F-15E Garuda 1 "Talisman" - Ace Combat 6

Torsten
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Robin (WhiteGlint)
Howdy and welcome!
So I kind of did a marathon on this kit on sunday and worked kind of worked from dawn to almost midnight on it.

I am really happy how the metal surfaces turned out, the engines as well. Also GWH offered a nice kit here, details are great.
One thing that is a bit annoying is incorrect painting guide. There are more surfaces around the engines that are supposed to be in a metal finish which are not pointed out in the guide.
As my ISP had problems I had no Internet, which also was the reason I powered through this build. On the downside I could not check up references.
Currently thinking if I can fix these parts, probably yes.

One thing you cannot see on the pictures is a problem I had with the engine nozzles. They didn't fit so I had to leave the turbine blades off and sand a bit of the nozzles. It looks so bad/empty from behind. 🙁
I will just not show it in the glamour shots once I am done 😄

Next course will be decals.

Marius
Looking great so far from the pictures! That was quite a marathon you did.
Seems to be a very good kit!

Torsten
Are the decals from the kit or are there special sets for Ace Combat

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Thank you mates. 🙂

Decals are almost done and pictures will follow soon.
So many stencils D:

@Torsten
I ordered the decals on ebay from a seller in China. Not sure if it was the decal set from the Hasegawa kit but I think not. I could not see any copyright remark printed, so the probably printed it themselves.

It is possible to recreate other aircraft from AC6 as well, like an F-16 Windhover, Republic of Emmeria Air Force AWACS or the Hornet "Melissa" one of the character's husband flew and many more.
For this project I am using most decals from the extra sheet I ordered but also some of the original kit.

Besides the one for AC6 I also ordered some decals Yellow Squadrion (Ace Combat 4) and Mihaly's Su-30SM from Ace Combat 7. Sadly I could not find any AC7 "Trigger" decals yet, those I will get them printed myself.
So more Ace Combat stuff to come (hopefully rather soon).

Torsten
Thanks for the info, maybe you can send me the contact for the decals as PM, thanks already 🙂

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Thanks Roland. 🙂
Decals applied and sanded, because they are quite thick. I hope that worked out. Will upload pictures once the next clear coats have been applied.

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Alright. here the final pictures. I finished it some time ago but didn't manage to take final pictures yet. Still not happy with the lighting setup but here we go.

It's finished, Talisman's F-15E from Ace Combat 6. I am really happy to have done this, AC6 is still one of my favourites and it deserves more love.
Well, I love the entire franchise but still...

Youtube Video

This was a very fun project and I tried something new with the base, too. Gotta spice those up every now and then.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you like it. Cheers!

Николай Романов
Robin, хорошо получилось👍...подставка супер

Neuling
Top result and good presentation on the base you tried out!

Torsten
Great work, very successful overall composition, ❤️️ it

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Thank you mates, much appreciated. 🙂 👍

Alexander
Very nice build and execution, from one AC-fan to another 😉 👍

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Thank you Alexander. There is more Ace Combat to come in the future. Not sure in which order and when, but I want to build more. The Mimic Squadron Berkut will return to the bench as soon I have the decals for it.

I realized the pictures are quite bad an I will shoot a few more, hopefully better ones. It was hard to photograph the dark aircraft with these bright backgrounds.