admiralcag Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 This is the first project I have shared at ARC. I have already shared it on Facebook. I am putting together a single 1/48 scale F-15C, using three kits -- the Monogram F-15C, the Revell F-15E, and the Hasegawa F-15E. I will also be using an old Microscale decal sheet. The 57th flew with CFTs as standard. The 15C kit has good shape, but crappy details. So, I am using the 15E for better detailed parts and the CFTs. I am using the Hasegawa kit for the AIM-7 sway braces. I have rescribed the panel lines on the fuselage so far and I have assembled the ejection seat. I need to get painting. I took photos, but I need to resize them in Photoshop apparently. More to follow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The F-15C used the Fast-Pac system, these if I'm not mistaken have a different weapon pylon set up from the F-15E CFT's. although the CFT's in the Hasegawa F-15E kit are infact Fast-Pac's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Someone had pointed that out on FB. While doing some Google research for photos of the jet, I found a post describing the different parts (Academy v Hasegawa v Revell). Vern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I don't know if this will help or not, but I took these pics 20+ years ago when the 57th was getting ready to disestablish. What I wouldn't give to go back to that day with my DSLR, or even my cell phone camera... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Now Neeko the F-15 Geek in me ask's...did you happen to take any pictures that show the crew names on both sides of the nose? Been wanting to do the 35th Wing flagship for a number of years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 On November 21, 2016 at 6:55 AM, scotthldr said: The F-15C used the Fast-Pac system, these if I'm not mistaken have a different weapon pylon set up from the F-15E CFT's. although the CFT's in the Hasegawa F-15E kit are infact Fast-Pac's. Fast Pacs were not used on the F-15, they are all CFT's. The E model would have a differant weapons configuration due to the different mission, air to mud. We did have theCFT's configured for Aim-7 loasdinf with LAU-106 launchers and eagle claws. CFT's are all the same when it comes to shape, just the stub pylons are different for weapons configuration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, Ol Crew Dog said: Fast Pacs were not used on the F-15, they are all CFT's. Thank you. For those that have some questions about it, every single publication for both the maintainers and operators refers to them as CFTs, and the switches in the cockpit to feed them are also labeled "CFT". The FAST (Fuel And Sensor Tactical) packs were never more than a proposal. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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admiralcag Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Photos finally up. These are from my first build session a couple of weeks ago. Pics from yesterday's session forthcoming. Vern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Some detail shots of a 57th FIS F-15D. It.may give you some details for the CFTs: http://s20.photobucket.com/user/DDonSS3/library/F-15C Eagle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote74 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 8 hours ago, DonSS3 said: Some detail shots of a 57th FIS F-15D. It.may give you some details for the CFTs: http://s20.photobucket.com/user/DDonSS3/library/F-15C Eagle DonSS3 - at risk of hijacking the thread, I'm hoping you might be able to clear up a question about the 57FIS Eagles for me. The inside tail markings seem to have varied at times, but most frequently seen (when applied) is an outline of Iceland in black with an eagle's head superimposed. This has been duplicated in at least a couple of aftermarket decal sheets, but most if not all of these seem to mirror the marking from one side to the other. Obviously that keeps the eagle facing forward, but it means the map of Iceland is reversed on one tail. Is this how the markings were applied in reality? I've done image searches in the past but never found anything definitive - either there's no mark on the inboard starboard, it's wearing an alternate mark (e.g. the wolf's head), or that side isn't visible. Any chance you can shed any light on this? Your photobucket album shows port inboard with the "correct" marking, but I didn't see anything for the other fin. Thanks much for any clarification you can offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks, Don. I can't remember if I have asked this before, but which unit were you associated with at Kef? Vern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Sunday's progress Since I am using three models from the stash to build this one, a friend suggested that I tell my wife that. I thought it was a good idea and that I should get to buy three new models. I asked my oldest son what he thought of that plan. He said he would make the popcorn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) I've tried "Guess what Honey! I didn't buy a motorcycle or a rifle or sidearm today" as the room temperature suddenly drops..... Edited December 6, 2016 by IAGeezer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Sorry, Quixote, I really don't know the answer to your question. I wasn't attached to the USAF, just took the opportunity to get these pics at a static display when I was stationed in Keflavik. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 AdmiralCAG, I made on deployment with VP-23 in the mid-late 80s, then I was stationed at COMFAIRKEF from late 92 until the middle of 95. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Nice! I was stationed at AIMD Kef from March 1994 to October 1997... We certainly ran in to each other up there and didn't even know it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 On December 5, 2016 at 8:04 PM, Quixote74 said: DonSS3 - at risk of hijacking the thread, I'm hoping you might be able to clear up a question about the 57FIS Eagles for me. The inside tail markings seem to have varied at times, but most frequently seen (when applied) is an outline of Iceland in black with an eagle's head superimposed. This has been duplicated in at least a couple of aftermarket decal sheets, but most if not all of these seem to mirror the marking from one side to the other. Obviously that keeps the eagle facing forward, but it means the map of Iceland is reversed on one tail. Is this how the markings were applied in reality? I've done image searches in the past but never found anything definitive - either there's no mark on the inboard starboard, it's wearing an alternate mark (e.g. the wolf's head), or that side isn't visible. Any chance you can shed any light on this? Your photobucket album shows port inboard with the "correct" marking, but I didn't see anything for the other fin. Thanks much for any clarification you can offer. Wings markings on the 57th birds varied but yes they were reversed on the jets so the eagle was always facing forward. But with all tail markings like the 1st TFW's "Eagle in bondage" it was painted on one day when the higher brass did not like it and had it painted off! Egland's, Kadena's, Elmendorfs, Tyndall, Nellis and Bitburgs stuck IIRC. It does seem to become more common currently but I can't recall too many Wings having the internal tail markings, might of missed one but the F-15 world was small back then. We would do rotations to Incerlik to support them toward the end and when their jets were transferred out varied wings would support alert stance there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 On December 5, 2016 at 5:31 AM, admiralcag said: Photos finally up. These are from my first build session a couple of weeks ago. Pics from yesterday's session forthcoming. Vern Can I ask why did you mutilate the E model by cutting out the wheel wells? Level out the main gear doors would of sufficed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 I am using the Cs fuselage. The gear bays on the C are just drop-in boxes while the E has molded in detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 19 hours ago, DonSS3 said: AdmiralCAG, I made on deployment with VP-23 in the mid-late 80s, then I was stationed at COMFAIRKEF from late 92 until the middle of 95. Cool! I was at the 56th ARS from April of '90 to '92. Without weapons, it's just another ambulance service! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 3 hours ago, admiralcag said: Cool! I was at the 56th ARS from April of '90 to '92. Without weapons, it's just another ambulance service! Yeah, but those guys (especially the PJs) did some amazing work in some really appalling weather. I remember seeing video of them rescuing a guy from a ship (fishing or freighter, I can't recall) with like 20-30 foot seas. Yikes, better them than me! IIRC they also had to refuel on the way out AND on the way back! Here's one of your old birds: Here's more pics if you're interested: http://s20.photobucket.com/user/DDonSS3/library/HH-60G Pave Hawk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thanks! I have stories of some crazy alert flights and general shenanigans to relieve the boredom. The PJs have my undying respect and admiration. This was the best job I ever had! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admiralcag Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 I have finally gotten some more work done. I actually misplaced it during a massive house clean-up and it delayed me for a while. The gear bays, shaped and painted. Installed. Not perfect, but I will work on it. The ejection seat. This is the first time I used Perfect Plastic Putty. Turned out pretty good. And the interior green. More to follow... Vern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 3 hours ago, admiralcag said: I have finally gotten some more work done. I actually misplaced it during a massive house clean-up and it delayed me for a while. The gear bays, shaped and painted. Installed. Not perfect, but I will work on it. The ejection seat. This is the first time I used Perfect Plastic Putty. Turned out pretty good. And the interior green. More to follow... Vern Bay 5 (the area behind the cockpit) should be gloss white. FY 79 and earlier used the metallic green, and FY 80 and later jets used gloss white. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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