twahl Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I haven't built a model in years. Helping my kids get started just had me itching to build something myself, and since I decided on the minor task of building 1/48 scale models showing the history of the First Fighter Wing (ha!) I thought this group build would be a great place to start. Hopefully my entry has been received, I see it hasn't been updated for a couple of days. I'm building the 1/48 scale Hasegawa F-15C kit, planning to do it OOB so the wife doesn't kill me, and am about to go order the 71st decals from Bob. Anyway, if you can call it a start, here it is: I'm impressed with the detail on the newer kits in general, a little disappointed to see that the cockpit doesn't reflect MSIP modification. I can live with the LAU-114s. Being an old weapons guy, and sort of specializing in the gun system, I am a little more disappointed that this is all I get to represent the gun: But I promised the wife I wouldn't get too carried away. Yet. So there's my start. I opened the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I'm about to start this kit too for Eagle Build #3. Got the Hasegawa D and the R/M E started and this one just came in the mail today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harv Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I am a little more disappointed that this is all I get to represent the gun Twahl: Welcome aboard ARC; and welcome to the F-15 Group build. If you want to have a full representation of the Vulcan for your F-15, You've got to go large, say "Super Size It!", and buy the Tamiya 1/32 F-15 which has an opening gun bay door and full representation of the whole enchilada, not just the muzzle ring. Understand this can be an issue with the Mrs, but I think you'd find it worth it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 twahl, As harv said, welcome to ARC. The Hasegawa kit builds into a fine representation of the F-15 right out of the box, with only a few tricky spots, such as the seam between the forward and rear fuselage sections. You'll be impressed when she's finished up. See if you can talk your wife into a resin seat, it will really improve the look of the cockpit, and at a farily minimal cost. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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