Brad-M Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Guys, As the subject states, I am looking for external differences between the F-15A and C. Can an F-15A be built from a C in 1/48 scale? Thanks Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
31Tiger Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Depends, what timeframe is your subject ? Some differences between early 70's or late ANG in 20XX F-15A's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One-Oh-Four Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) IIRC, the amount of fuel which can be carried, the F-15C is capable of more G's and the main gear is splayed outside slichtly on the -C to make it a bit more stable on it's legs. In the 70's and (early?) 80's, they had different main wheel hubs too. There are some differences in paneling at the aft end of the airbrake too. Edited May 23, 2015 by One-Oh-Four Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 From a modeling stand-point, mostly antenna fit and wheel hubs. Very few other external differences. Now-a-days, however, (basically after the MSIP upgrades) the F-15C and F-15A are pretty much indistinguishable. They have the same antennas and wheels. So really, a time frame that you are looking at would be helpful to answer your question more accurately. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The early F-15C had different main wheel hubs, no 'turkey feathers' on the exhaust (also removed from F-15A/Bs around the same time, at least in the USAF), and cockpit differences. The small fairing aft of the speed brake also differed. The C (and E) had an inverted "T" shape, while the A/B's was more rectangular. The MSIP brought many other detail changes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks All Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I always used the fin tip leading edge fairings as a general guide. I probably have it backwards, but IIRC the A had two fairings of the same thickness, and the C had one thick and one thin fairing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks All Brad If you have an A kit you likely have the cans with the turkey feathers installed. That would be he hardest out of the box conversion if you are building without aftermarket. You will need replacement cans. Edited May 23, 2015 by Scooby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 I don't have a kit yet, but really want the GWH F-15. I wanted to wait for the A, but I have heard from a few folks (not connected with GWH) that it might not happen, so I guess I'll just get the C model if I can find it at a good price. Down here at Oak Harbor, I hang out with a local group of guys every Friday night, at one of the guys home, and we build and talk models. He has an awesome garage that has an extension which is his man cave. Really awesome place to hang out. Anyway, one of the guys is building the Revell F-15E and he's doing an excellent job, but I want the GWH kit :) Sorry for rambling. Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I always used the fin tip leading edge fairings as a general guide. I probably have it backwards, but IIRC the A had two fairings of the same thickness, and the C had one thick and one thin fairing. Negatory. With the possible exception of some very, very early production/service F-15As, all USAF F-15s have a flutter weight (the thin one) on one fin and an ECM antenna (the fat one) on the other. At least until 15-20 years ago (I lost interest in anything post-1991 a long time ago), none of the export F-15s had the ECM system (the five big boxes behind the seat), so they had dual flutter counterweights installed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thank for the info, Jennings. I was soooo close... :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I don't have a kit yet, but really want the GWH F-15. I wanted to wait for the A, but I have heard from a few folks (not connected with GWH) that it might not happen, so I guess I'll just get the C model if I can find it at a good price. Down here at Oak Harbor, I hang out with a local group of guys every Friday night, at one of the guys home, and we build and talk models. He has an awesome garage that has an extension which is his man cave. Really awesome place to hang out. Anyway, one of the guys is building the Revell F-15E and he's doing an excellent job, but I want the GWH kit :)/> Sorry for rambling. Brad Sounds cool Brad. I'm already jealous of your posting to an aviation Mecca and now this story make me even more envious. I absolutely love the area you live in for the rich and diverse aviation history. You should post pictures of this guys garage if he gives you permission. I did TD to Mchord when they still flew F-15As. I was also there when they flew the F-106. I'm becoming an old fart now. I have the GWH C kit, incredible model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) When, oh when, oh when will somebody make an F-15A/C canopy turtle deck with all that beautiful detail on the bottom? The old Verlinden PE set fit about as well as my bedroom slippers, and to my knowledge nobody else has ever attempted it. The kit part is woefully under-detailed (Hasegawa, - haven't seen the GWH kit). Edited May 24, 2015 by Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
31Tiger Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 When, oh when, oh when will somebody make an F-15A/C canopy turtle deck with all that beautiful detail on the bottom? The old Verlinden PE set fit about as well as my bedroom slippers, and to my knowledge nobody else has ever attempted it. The kit part is woefully under-detailed (Hasegawa, - haven't seen the GWH kit). Jennings, You can find it in some Eduard sets Example for the 1/48 Hasegawa kit : https://www.scalemates.com/kits/117791-eduard-49274-f-15c-eagle-interior Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Thanks! I wasn't aware of that set. I'll have to get one.... for this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Does anyone make decals for that AK Eagle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Nope. RepliScale did a very half-hearted attempt at an Elmendorf C, but nobody has ever done the A's. The RS sheet used USN style 30 degree numbers making it utterly worthless. 74-098 was one of the three F-15s (two As and one B ) that were involved in the first daylight intercept of a Bear-H (which was very new at the time) where they obtained high quality imagery of the aircraft. I had a small part in making the intercept happen, so she's always had a special place in my heart... J Edited May 26, 2015 by Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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