Tiger Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Just began this kit this afternoon. I have nearly finished the cockpit, it took about five hours. I still need to detail the Ejection handles and bays just behind the heads of the seats. This kit will be completely OOB. Tell me what you think, please!!! Tiger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Another view of the pit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 The seat belts need a little more work. I may scratch build my own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MathmanAHS Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I think it looks good so far. Keep the pics and the updates coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Very, very nice job on the cockpit, though I would probably rather see the MFDs in more of a black green than the olive drab look they seem to have in your photos. Other than that it looks great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Doin' a fine job there Tiger. ;) If you can, check out lots of reference photos of the aircraft you're building. That way you can get a better idea for colours and stuff. Most of the seat cushions I've seen seem to be more of a khaki geen shade. :blink: Keep up the good work :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yeah, some of the colors are off. I was looking at the reference pics in a book I have, one shows faded gray (nylon?) seat covers. One shows a tan one for the front seat and a gray one for the rear. I am not sure if one is any more correct than the other. The MFDs look a bit darker than they do in the pic though I was planning on going over them with a mix of Tamiya Clear Green and a touch of black. Otherwise I think it matches the photos fairly well. I am going out of town today and tommorrow but I will keep the pics comming once I make more progress. Also, I have finished my 1/72 Hasegawa Viper and will submit that for the gallery soon. Thanks, Tiger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Quick question guys. Some F-15E's are in an upgrade program to get new LCD displays to replace their old CRTs (already comming in the new F-15K's). I wonder if these new LCDs are just plain black, like most LCDs I have seen? I can't seem to find that new of a photo. Tiger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asinnurhem Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I have always loved this DAME! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Nice so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 (edited) I have completed the joining of the wings, intakes, and CFTs to the body. Not exactly a "perfect kit", mine needed some putty at the CFT joints near the intakes. Otherwise it is the best fitting kit I have built! I have also painted the entire sides and uderside. I will have pics in a few days. Sorry I can't load the pics right now but I am in the middle of moving. Packing all my kits and supplies is hell, of course. Hopefully I will come out without too much damage! :) But soon it will all be in place and college classes don't start for 10 days so I will build, hang out, and party till then :D ;) I'll be back this weekend, with many pics Tiger Edited August 9, 2005 by Tiger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dreammh Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 The seats could use some wash. Overall a great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spaced Marine Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Good looking paint on the cockpit parts there. Doesn't the Revell Strioke Eagle build into such a nice kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jr_rules2 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Wow, that's a pretty sweet interior. Can't wait to see the rest of it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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