AnthonyWan Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 That's incredible work so far. I have a question for you - what color are you using for the blue-green metallic in the bays? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Mmmmm....porn, undressing an Eagle... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 On 24.2.2017 at 3:15 PM, AnthonyWan said: That's incredible work so far. I have a question for you - what color are you using for the blue-green metallic in the bays? The paint is Xtracolor X159 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Due to real life issues I couldn´t get time to post more pictures earlier. My apologies for this! The build progress wasn´t quick either. Shown here is the aileron actuator of the left wing. A couple of small details will be added later to avoid damage or loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Detail of the flap actuator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Details on top fuselage, like heat exchangers, etc. are shown here. The perforated metal plates are also painted added by some signs of wear and tear. More of this will follow after the painting stages of the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Part of the Environmental Control System (ECS), which is explained in Jake Melampy´s excellent book, the No. 1 reference for my model. I just vrealized, that I have lost a detail in this area, which I have to reconstruct. Again some more odd additional work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 The flap actuator on the right wing. Next step will be the rebuild of the lost detail and mating of the top and lower wing halves. Besides, I fell in love with a big scale Dassault delta from Italeri, on which I started some refinig and detailing of the fuselage. Without doubt, the F-15 is my current main project, but will work on the delta from time to time for relaxing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 It's magic....pure and simple! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 It's hard to believe this is a model. Just incredible work, my friend. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam1818 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 My brain doesn't comprehend the detail at this scale 😳 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That is just ridiculous! absolutly awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsahling Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 keep it up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iceman8241 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Insane scratch building: check Imacculate painting skills: check Audience jaws dropped on the floor: check Well done Christian! I love the progress so far ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Wow! That's some insane detailing! Awesome work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Pretty outstanding detail work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 great detail and great painting! awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 You're insane! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Top and lower fuselage/ wing halves are mated. Engineering is very clever and fit is very good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) Close uo picture of the left side rear fuselage. Here, a bit of putty was necessary. I tested the Ammo of MIG white one shot primer, which works very well. It sprays beautifully, isn´t smelling and after 24 hrs. drying time, it shows an excellent sanding performance. Adhesion is very good, it even withstands dymo tape, which I use as a ruler for riveting purposes. The label indicates, that Ammo of MIG one shot primer is made in USA. Is ist may relabeled Stylerynez? I don´t know this stuff, but reviews show the same performance I ncountered, which lets me to the assumption, that it is may be the same stuff. It´s really highly recommended! Edited April 7, 2017 by falcon91352 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 One of the areas, which are deserving some rework is the omission of the position lights. GWH represented them only as a panel line on solid grey plastic. For a realistic look, I want to portray those with clear plastic, which will be painted later with Tamiya Clear Red. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Why not save a step and just use some red acrylic. Here are my 1/18th scale Tomcat tails with the lights replaced using some red acrylic chunks from an old tooth brush. Sanded and polished up they look the part. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 I want to sxcuse for posting no updates during the last two months. Real life events prvented me to do so, but in a short time, the progress will gto ahead. Stay tuned! Thank you very much to all for the nice comments and hints and tips, which all is very encouraging! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Shown here is the seam of the upper and lower wing halves, which are causing a bit of rework. Mediams used are Tamiya Putty, Ammo of MIG one shot primer and Mr. Surfacer 500. the panel lines are carefully rescribed with a pointy needle and piece of Dymo Tape as a ruler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) One of the difficult to handle areas of the kit is the gun muzzle area, which is quite problematric due to the horzontal split of the fuselage halves. The seam line is going straight horizontally through the gun area, what makes it difficult to putty and sand. I decided to remove this part from the fuselage, which makes handling and reworking much, much easier. Edited November 22, 2017 by falcon91352 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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