dsahling1 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Last night I finished my most recent build, a Tamiya 1:32 F-15C Eagle. I found a picture of a heavily weathered and worn "MiG Killer" based out of Lakenheath and just had to have a go at doing it. The basic kit is Tamiya, with an Aires cockpit, DJ Parkins exhausts and AIM-120s, Zactoman AIM-9x, Some parts from the Wolfpack Mod Eagle update set, Astra Decals. I'm quite fond of actually finishing this build, since it was amid a new puppy, a move, and a potentially deadly case of severe food poisoning that landed me in the hospital for a week. The camo was airbrushed freehand with Mr. Color paints, using custom mixes, and other various colors to achieve the weathered and faded look of the real plane. If you google F-15C Eagle 86-0159 MiG Killer you can pull up some shots of the real thing and compare. The photoetch exhausts aren't perfect, but unless you're up real close they look pretty damn good I think, they were a major challenge and test of patience and fine motor skills (something like over 300 parts total!!) After all this I think my next build will be OOB... Anyhow, I hope you all enjoy checking out "The Mighty Eagle", if you've got any questions about the kit, painting techniques, etc. let me know and I'd be happy to share. Dan [/url] [ Bozzaroo, F`s are my favs, Mel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Nice ! Like the weathering...............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Gorgeous Eagle Dan! May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsahling1 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Absolutely Kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Sweet! The F-15 was always my favorite growing up. One day I'll tackle one of these Tamiya monsters. Love the weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Brilliantly weathered, I like it a lot! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Excellent build , and amazing finishing - oh and I have huge respect for anyone who managed to finish Flightpath's F-15 Engine Exhausts - that is a job and a half- well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 And here's the article! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=1196 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I too like the weathering of your Eagle! I like this jet - it combines elegancy and power! I have the Revell kit yet to build, but the wing-fuselage link looks to be quite a handfull... The cockpit and the engines look pretty impressive! Have any close-up photos? Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperfixer Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Great build, very well done! One of my favorite planes also. I agree with Nic, some more close-up pictures would be very welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 One good looking Eagle, well worn for years of flying and the elements :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Nice Eagle, Hope to try a Revell F15 one day. Super paint and weathering Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Dan, that is superb paintwork and finish on that! Brilliant! Cheer's, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Are the flightpath photo etch featherles P&W nozzles the only ones available??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That's pretty awesome mate Love the finish and weathering Well done....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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