Eli Raphael Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi, Need to build something a/cwise and I'd like to tacle this one. Any tips? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Just one, Do It! its a great kit and builds up really nicely. Eli Raphael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Bunker Buster release or the original? Regardless of which release, you'll want to put those Mk. 20 Rockeye's in the parts stash as they're not used (to my knowledge) on the mudhen. If you've got the bunker buster release you can use the updated fuel bags but ditch the original one as it still comes in the kit. You may want to add a shimmy damper to the nose wheel strut oleo too. Overall, it's a really good kit but depending upon how detailed you want to be, you can replace the cockpit with a resin aftermarket set but it's not really needed. Rubber tires are good on this guy. The exhaust CD nozzles are too long so you might want to replace them but I'm not aware of any aftermarket replacements currently available. Somebody may know of some. Since most of the jets have the -221 engines (if memory serves....and if it doesn't then oops )you will need to add those intake scoops on the CFT's. I've long since forgotten what they're for but they're very visible and quite large (as far as air scoops are concerned). Hope this gets you started. There may be some more tweaks and there may even be a tweak list here someplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Raphael Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Have the bunker one. Would the AMS rocks be correct to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I do believe Gary at Gt Resins has some F-15 exhaust sets in both flavors.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) AMS? I dont think Harold ever released anything for the Eagle. You must mean GT. I have one which is 95% finished. I used the Avionix cockpit (not bad but not impressive as well, and good scratch-building skills can do as good result i guess), some Wolfpack corrective/additional parts (especially useful for up to date missile lauchers), some Eduard PE sets and the flightpath PE engine. Honnestly, i think the resin parts from Gary (GT resin) are better, cheaper and way easier to work with. Actually it's a PITA to build, and it's not that accurate (the petals are too long, and some parts look flat). I still have to finish the engines as i have to mix the Flightpath parts, some Eduard parts, kit parts and some home-made parts. I have a F-15C in the stash and i'll definitely use resine engines from GT for this one. For the ammunitions, i grabed a GBU-12 from an Academy kit, and the rest is from the kit. If it can help : http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=47075&page=1 Edited November 23, 2015 by Zero77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Raphael Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Merci, I wanted an easy one to lift my rusty fingers and mind and theis needs a bit of loving and care. I will look at another jet to start my a/c modelling again. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 You're right, it's not the easiest Tamiya kit. However, it's not awful either, it may just need a few improvement is you want to build a recent version as it is from the 90's and the depicted version is from the Operation Desert Storm era. The best modern jet kit in my opinion is without any doubt the Tamiya F-16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Raphael Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 F-16? That's an idea. I have JP ADF tail to make her into the Italian Diana. Gracias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Raphael Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 No, I didn't. Can you enlighten me? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) As soon as I'm done with my B Phantom conversion, with some very outstanding decals I picked up by the way, I'm jumping on a pair of F-15's. I'm combining a C and a D kit and swapping parts to build a C with the CFT's and converting the D into an B and painting it like the Bicentennial bird from 1976. The C will be the Cold War Iceland birds that chased the Soviet bombers around in the sky. I will have to get me some custom Bicentennial logos made for the tails though. Edited November 24, 2015 by ScottsGT mark31 and Darren Howie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I have drawn the Bicentennial logo as vector art in Corel Draw X4 so it can be scaled up or down. If you need it sometime let me know. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Are you planning any F-15E decals Eli? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Raphael Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Eli, if you want something simple, nice to put together and impressive when finished how about a Revell Hawk T1 or Kinetic Hawk T2? Cheap as chips and shed loads of colour schemes available. Just a thought. Edited November 24, 2015 by Phartycr0c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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