themongoose Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) Hello LSP! This is my recreation of the JASDF 305 Squadron 40th Anniversary F-15J based on the Tamiya kit. The squadron’s tail marking, also prominently displayed as a centerfold across the wings for the anniversary, is of a plum blossom over a Hinamaru. These trees are prolific in the parks around Hyakuri Air Base. My rendition is built primarily out of the box. I detailed the kit air brake since it was to be prominent in the vignette and the wing tanks are modified F-4E tanks. I did my own seamless intakes from the kit parts with sprue-glue, bondo spot putty, and paint. The stencils are from DKM. Cockpit is stock and I modified a Tamiya pilot to wave at the paparazzi - I’ve found the Kanji for Look mom 1-hand lol to make a nameplate for it. Vallejo used for the pilot and cockpit detailing. All other paint work is airbrushed based on a mask set I designed for the silhouette cutter. The white is Citadel spray paint and all the colors are MCW acrylic lacquers. I mixed up custom colors for the orange (sometimes pink) color, as it changes based on the lighting. Using a white primer allowed me to change the hue through layering so it appears to have a pink tone as it fades from red to orange to white. It’s all covered in MCW Gloss Clear. If you’re wondering, Umegumi is in reference to the digital style camo pattern it appears. This was part of the Group Build "Turning Japanese" and there is a Build Thread here F-15J Umegumi And now for your viewing pleasure here are the final glamour shots! The shot that started my infatuation with the JASDF aircraft, this is the one I set up the vignette to represent… Edited May 30, 2023 by themongoose Youngtiger1, Christa, geedubelyer and 32 others 34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Wow an incredible result. Well done themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Amazing work on this one.. sub zero coolness. Just wow /Niels themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Wow, that is just beautiful!!!!!! Well well done!!! themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 You already know my feelings Chris. It’s an astonishing accomplishment. themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Wow! Amazing scheme! Is that all masking? May I post it on the website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, LSP_Ray said: Wow! Amazing scheme! Is that all masking? May I post it on the website? thanks Ray! Yes all masking, with just a little free hand to draw out the branches of the plum tree. Please feel free to post on the website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 What an awe-inspiring finish on this one. More like an art piece Matt themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicciuzzo Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Spettacolare themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Just stunning themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinerman Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Now that is a work of art! - And a labor of love. Fantastic results, my friend. It's a winner! themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Some of the finest masking and airbrushing I’ve seen in this forum! Cheers, Tom themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 Many thanks guys! This has been a goal to do for several years now. Feels good to have it on display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator1991 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Awesome! Japanese Eagles are always colourful and I love this one too, first time I've seen the scheme and it's a great model, congratulations! themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christa Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Work Of Wonder (WOW) I never thought to see an F 15 looking so exquisite. themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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