Revell 1/48 F-15E in Progress

kamal4017 · 06-24-2012, 07:55 PM

Hi everyone, this is my plastic kit model its still under construction.....looking for comments and views...

Thank you.....:-) happy viewing

David Hingtgen · 06-24-2012, 08:22 PM

This kit is the most-accurate F-15E there is AFAIK. Most everything else out there is really "a tweaked F-15D" at best and missing quite a few E-specific details. But this kit---it's what all F-15E models of all types should be compared to.

You asked for comments, so----I notice you've painted the airbrake housing. White airbrakes are a myth on the F-15 and F-18, even though every model kit ever says to paint them that way. Every F-15 and F-18 has the backside of the airbrake, and the airbrake housing, the same shade of grey as the surrounding area. So on an F-15E, that's 36118 gunship grey.

kamal4017 · 06-24-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by David Hingtgen

This kit is the most-accurate F-15E there is AFAIK. Most everything else out there is really "a tweaked F-15D" at best and missing quite a few E-specific details. But this kit---it's what all F-15E models of all types should be compared to.

You asked for comments, so----I notice you've painted the airbrake housing. White airbrakes are a myth on the F-15 and F-18, even though every model kit ever says to paint them that way. Every F-15 and F-18 has the backside of the airbrake, and the airbrake housing, the same shade of grey as the surrounding area. So on an F-15E, that's 36118 gunship grey.

Thank you for the comment. This is something that I'm not realized. Thank you again.........:-)

SgtMoody · 06-25-2012, 01:59 AM

Nice progress, looking forward to the finished product =D

Michael.Esa · 06-25-2012, 08:21 AM

Nice work you have coming there kamal! and I hope it all turns out well... cant wait to see the finish product, just of curiosity did you paint the fuselage by hand or air brushed it?

Skinner67 · 06-25-2012, 08:31 AM

Very nice work Kamal. Thank you for sharing. Please keep us updated w/ pictures. The wash is perfect IMO.

Since you asked, I did notice some minor details. See pics above for interior engine nozzle colors. There are also some small circular mold marks on the interior of the nozzles, but they seem to be in a difficult position to file or fill. You still may be able to knock out the round shape of them. The co-pilot headrest pads aren't metal, so I think you should make them like you have the pilot's. I'm also not sure of the leading edge color.

These are all insignificant issues, so you can ignore them all and have a truly excellent finished model.

Thanks again. I enjoy seeing member's talent at work.

kamal4017 · 06-25-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael.Esa

Nice work you have coming there kamal! and I hope it all turns out well... cant wait to see the finish product, just of curiosity did you paint the fuselage by hand or air brushed it?

Thank you, paint with airbrush

kamal4017 · 06-26-2012, 08:00 PM

working on the panel line

Thank you.....

kamal4017 · 06-26-2012, 08:04 PM

still not finish yet waiting for my TAMIYA X-20 Enamel Thinner to cleaning up the surfaces.....

kamal4017 · 06-27-2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kamal4017

still not finish yet waiting for my TAMIYA X-20 Enamel Thinner to cleaning up the surfaces.....

My Enamel Thinner Just arrived!

Skinner67 · 06-27-2012, 08:39 AM

X-20 is a great product, but I prefer denatured alcohol because you can get a much thinner coat using up to a 70% ratio without beading. It all comes down to preference though, and your modelling skills seem to be much better than mine.

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I would not like to wait on anything... I'm too impatient.

kamal4017 · 06-27-2012, 07:51 PM

More progress, done washing panel line and start working with decals.....

A few corrections done ie - Air Brakes Housing and right wing edge....:-) Thank you

SgtMoody · 06-28-2012, 01:47 AM

Nice work, keep it up!

kamal4017 · 06-28-2012, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtMoody

Nice work, keep it up!

Thank you :-)..............

kamal4017 · 06-28-2012, 07:47 PM

Landing gear installed......

Thank you. Happy viewing......

G8D7- · 06-29-2012, 12:58 AM

Awesome job Kamal! This is going to be one of- if not the nicest 'Strike Eagle' to hit the forums! Keep it up!

kamal4017 · 07-03-2012, 07:46 PM

The glass display case......

Thank you......:-)

kamal4017 · 07-08-2012, 10:45 AM

I'm done!

Thank you.....:-)

IflyHA · 07-08-2012, 10:51 AM

Truly amazing work! I envy your talent

Flying Kiwi · 07-08-2012, 11:24 AM

Looks gorgeous Kamal, impressive work there !!!!!!!! You have talent & time.

NickallaH · 07-08-2012, 12:00 PM

WOW that's an awsome piece of work!!! Looks vey cool in that display

Skinner67 · 07-08-2012, 12:20 PM

Great job Kamal !! It looks amazing. The weathering is very well applied and you have a great talent. Most people would go with a bomb load, but I like the clean look of the air superiority role too.

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mar_ji · 07-08-2012, 01:46 PM

a very neat and well done model youve made,Kamal.....a tamiya 1/32 F-14 bombcat as a next project perhaps ?....just a suggestion.....