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Revell F-15C EAGLE

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8 21 November 2017, 16:07
Florent Thouret
I'm in !
22 November 2017, 04:09
Gareth Windsor
So the decals are an upgrade for this kit, but it's still the original 1970's moulding. Having a few issues. The detail is a little random too. Raised panel lines are ok and plenty of them for surface detail, quite nice cockpit and pilot, but ejection seat and intakes are bad. Lots of dipping in the moulding and flash too. Sanding stick is working hard.
7 December 2017, 15:41
Gareth Windsor
I'm not entirely enjoying this model. It's very dated now. If I were 12 and throwing it on my ceiling there'd be no issues. But the nose cone, cockpit section, wings and a few other parts do not fit well. No compressor blade detail in the intakes. I'm going to finish it as it's going in my son's room and the decals look great.
19 December 2017, 16:51
Florent Thouret
It can't be worse than my f-16 !
19 December 2017, 17:14
Clifford Keesler
I have this one also. Nice to hear about the fit issues. Maybe I will snag the Taymia kit and use the decals for it.
20 December 2017, 04:29
Donald Dickson II
I also have this one sitting in the wings. I dont believe I have an extra C sitting around though. And I wasnt terribly impressed with the old Tamiya kit either. Had to get upgrades for it. Might as well see if there are some for this kit.
20 December 2017, 06:31
Clifford Keesler
I bought the Hasegawa C model PE set for this one. I was not relly impressed with the Tamiya C either, but mine turned out nice. I have never looked at the Academy one. No way can I afford the Lion Roar kit.
21 December 2017, 02:38
Donald Dickson II
I managed to get the Tamiya kit looking decent. F-15C Tamiya | Album by smokeriderdon (1:48) Gareth seems to be wrestling this one into shape. I may just try as well.
21 December 2017, 03:56
Clifford Keesler
It looks great. I did mine in the STL Cardinal commerative scheme.
21 December 2017, 23:09
Gareth Windsor
Black basing on this (great tutorial on Doogs Models, YouTube). I used to black base my warhammer figures back in the day, so I know it should work, just never tried it on a model like this before.
1 March 2018, 18:44
Stephan Ryll
Very nice progress 👍
1 March 2018, 18:57
Clifford Keesler
Looking good Gareth.
2 March 2018, 00:27
Gareth Windsor
Thanks guys for the kind encouragement. I started the marbling layer, but I really don't have the airbrush and compressor set up right. Took me a lot longer than the YouTube tutorial said it would.
2 March 2018, 20:35
Gareth Windsor
I was going to mask it up to paint, but then I thought I would practice freehand. Not too bad. I think I'll mask it up next time though. Next is the jet exhaust and metal plates.
4 May 2018, 00:58
Clifford Keesler
Looking good Gareth. That kit will be my next project after the Tomcat,
4 May 2018, 01:24
Gareth Windsor
It's not what some might consider a great kit, but she's quite a size and the Eagle is a fabulous looking plane anyway. Oooo, I like a good Tomcat, I'll pop over to take a look.
4 May 2018, 02:04
Clifford Keesler
What colors did you use Gareth?
4 May 2018, 22:34
Gareth Windsor
I didn't have the right light grey so I mixed some light ghost grey surface primer & a little USAF medium grey. Dark grey is Vallejo's intermediate blue (FS36176).
5 May 2018, 04:21
Gareth Windsor
The Blue is the colour Revell tell you to use but it maybe a little too dark. Reference pictures actually didn't help as the paint finish looks different in different light. I could give her a light dusting of Ghost grey just to lighten things up. I can't make her too weathered either as the real plane was airshow sparkly.
5 May 2018, 04:26
Clifford Keesler
I think the F-15C's were painted in Light Compass Grey and a medium blueish gray. I think maybe I will try Compass Gray and RLM 75 it is a blue gray, it is what I used on my 1/32 F-104 and it came out looking right.
5 May 2018, 23:38
Gareth Windsor
Thanks Donald. The colour reference was right for what I used (the FS36176 anyway). I've got a Super Hornet to build so I've got to get some more greys.
6 May 2018, 03:21
Donald Dickson II
Yeah, that second one is really helpful for a lot of planes.
6 May 2018, 20:20
Gordon Sørensen
Greta looking paint, Gareth! The Eagle is a good looking plane, hard to believe its over 45 years old!
30 May 2018, 12:00
Gareth Windsor
Thanks Gordon. I watched a documentary on YouTube about the F-15 and McDonnell Douglas were not expecting it to perform as well as it did at the time.
30 May 2018, 12:26
Konrad -
Yep that looks really great! The decals come out really nice! Great paint job too👍!
30 May 2018, 18:59
John Thomas
Very cool
31 May 2018, 00:15
Clifford Keesler
Very nice Gareth.
31 May 2018, 15:53
Gareth Windsor
Thanks all. I think my son will be quite happy once this get hung up on his ceiling.
31 May 2018, 16:35
Donald Dickson II
Wow! This is making me want to do mine!
1 June 2018, 23:59
Clifford Keesler
I have 3 LOL.
2 June 2018, 23:45
Donald Dickson II
Clifford, of this kit or 3 F-15s in general? Because I have a good 7 or 8 15s at least.
3 June 2018, 05:18
Clifford Keesler
Three of that kit. One will be done in the kit markings, Then I have markings for one from Eglin, one from Tyndall (My Home Town, was born there.) And a set for Langley (Son was stationed there) Those I will use on the Tamiya F-15. I als have several F-15E's.
4 June 2018, 22:01
Gareth Windsor
Rain day at work so I finally got to finish the decals.
27 June 2018, 17:31
Donald Dickson II
Alright already! You convinced me! I should pull this one out and work onto my bench! LOL

Looking very nice!
28 June 2018, 00:24
Gareth Windsor
Just don't get frustrated with it Donald. It's an old kit with some issues, it's not going to fit together as well as your Lighting (which looks great by the way).
28 June 2018, 02:04
Donald Dickson II
Thanks for the warning. 🙂 AND the compliment. 🙂

I dont expect it to be as good as their E kit. But it shouldnt be too bad.
28 June 2018, 03:10
Clifford Keesler
AH schuks now I have to go and buy more grey paint, I have the wrong color greys.
1 July 2018, 01:27
Clifford Keesler
Sorry, Awesome job Gareth.
1 July 2018, 01:28
Donald Dickson II
No, not more gray paint!!!! The horror!!!!
1 July 2018, 20:26
Gareth Windsor
So many grey paints, but never quite the right shade!
2 July 2018, 04:33
Clifford Keesler
Isn't that the truth.
2 July 2018, 22:48
Bryn Crandell
Overall it looks good in the end. I have this kit as well. I thank you for the intel on the fit issues. Looks like an aftermarket seat and fod covers are in order.
3 July 2018, 11:18
Clifford Keesler
Which color is the base color?
4 July 2018, 01:19
Gareth Windsor
FS 36251 (USAF medium grey) as the base Clifford. If you look back at the comments Donald put some links up to some great references. And yes Bryn with some FOD shields and maybe a little scratch building on the undercarriage, it'd look great. This one is for the kids ceiling, I'll try to finish it before I have to pack up for the house move coming soon.
5 July 2018, 00:11
Clifford Keesler
Thanks Gareth. Good luck on the move.
5 July 2018, 21:43
Gareth Windsor
Haven't totally pack yet, so time for Flory Model's weather wash.
25 July 2018, 02:15
Gareth Windsor
It's an hour and a half drive to the worksite, so I decided to bring the Eagle along to rub down the weather wash. Knocked an aerial off. Hopefully I'll find it once we stop
25 July 2018, 12:30
Patrick Hagelstein
Even with that old mould and the misalignment issues you're having, this looks like a splendid build! I'll bet it gives your son something to show off to his friends. 👍
25 July 2018, 18:32
Clifford Keesler
Looks great.
25 July 2018, 19:19
Donald Dickson II
Thats one way to spend a long commute. LOL
25 July 2018, 22:57
Gareth Windsor
Thanks again guys. I found the aerial.....yeay. As this is going on the kids ceiling, I'm thinking about using pipe cleaners to have the sidewinder firing off the rail.
26 July 2018, 04:21
Clifford Keesler
Cool.
26 July 2018, 19:57
Donald Dickson II
Use a length of wire wrapping wire and pull a cotton ball or two apart to make smoke with.
26 July 2018, 23:10
Gareth Windsor
Thanks Donald, I'll give that a try. I remember as a kid pipe cleaners were fluffy (well, they were in the UK). All I could find here were hairy spiral things, so cotton balls it shall be
27 July 2018, 03:46
Donald Dickson II
Yeah, the hairy spiral things are all I have ever seen. Hence my suggestion. LOL
27 July 2018, 04:04
Clifford Keesler
Good idea. I am going to have to start building some of mine "wheels up" as I am running out of display space. Maybe I should try hanging up my B-29, B-52, and B-70. LOL. Can't hang my "Bone" up as it has everything hanging out.
30 July 2018, 20:50
Gareth Windsor
Lol. Those are some big planes Clifford! They must take up some space. I like "wheels up" as it puts a little action in the aircraft, and it does solve the issue of where to put it once it's finished.
31 July 2018, 10:30
Saeed Ezadi
Wow.That is beautifull Gareth!
31 July 2018, 12:09
Gareth Windsor
Thank you Saeed.
Hoping to get a matt coat on her today,
31 July 2018, 12:32
Alex
Did you also open the window and pretend to fly the plane?
I'd be tempted 🙂
7 August 2018, 17:43
Gareth Windsor
The thought did cross my mind Alex, but no. I think at some point during all my aircraft builds I hold them up and make a plane noise and imagine them shooting across the sky in front of me.
7 August 2018, 19:12
Patrick Hagelstein
Or get at eye level with them on that tabletop taxi track and imagine it coming right at you with that high pitched jet whistle.
7 August 2018, 21:58
Gareth Windsor
Lol. Or the look on your wife's face when she finds out you've stolen her hairdryer as you point it at the prop on your model, as you switch it on shout "CONTACT".
8 August 2018, 01:09
Patrick Hagelstein
😄
8 August 2018, 04:07
Clifford Keesler
That would be a good one. Then my wife would know for sure that I had gone"around the bend." LOL.
8 August 2018, 19:55
Scott Dutton
Beautiful job, next best thing to seeing that in real life, probably better as wouldn't get to see that exquisite top view in as well on the 1:1 . Thanks
8 August 2018, 20:57
Marko
Nice missile launch. Looks great. 👍
10 August 2018, 18:54
Gareth Windsor
Thanks James. First time I've tried the firing missile. I think my son will love it.
10 August 2018, 18:54
Gareth Windsor
Calling her done. I'll get another picture once she's on the ceiling.
10 August 2018, 18:55
Konrad -
Hell Yeah! What a nice idea!! Like it mate👍. And your son will love it!!
10 August 2018, 19:42
Michael Phillips
Now THAT is really cool! Well done man... Your son will most certainly love this!
10 August 2018, 19:56
Donald Dickson II
NICE! Told ya that would work well.😉 Great job sir!
10 August 2018, 20:22
Jos Jansen
Great job Gareth...pretty cool touch of that launching sidewinder in flight!
11 August 2018, 08:06
Clifford Keesler
Very well done Gareth.
11 August 2018, 16:05
Gareth Windsor
Thanks all. I got the "wow, cool" from my son which made it all worth while. Once again I look back at how I was making models a few years ago and how they look now. It has a lot to do with members here. Inspiration, advice and encouragement.
13 August 2018, 01:28
Donald Dickson II
"I got the "wow, cool" from my son"

And there ya go. Thats the ONLY comment that matters. 🙂
13 August 2018, 05:43
Robert Fuqua
Beautiful! I'm buying one!
9 August 2019, 21:43
Clifford Keesler
I have 2 of them. They were in the bottom of the pile in my closet. LOL.
9 August 2019, 21:51
Nathan Dempsey
Nice work Gareth! Love that Fox 2!
9 August 2019, 22:02
Maciej Bellos
It came out really got for such a beast of a kit. Well done mate! And thumbs up for getting the wow cool comment from you son. The only thing that matters!
9 August 2019, 22:24
Spanjaard
really nice job
21 August 2020, 21:54
Donald Dickson II
Clifford, I have done one as well. So it is your turn.😉
21 August 2020, 22:55
Clifford Keesler
Very cool F-15 Gareth, I like it a lot.@ Donald, I know it is. I will get to it after the Tom Kitty. LOL.
22 August 2020, 01:49
Maverick212
Pretty sweet
22 August 2020, 02:18
Clifford Keesler
Gareth, what colors did you use. Is the darker gray the new F-15 Gray or Dark Ghost gray?
23 August 2020, 03:17
Gareth Windsor
Thank you everyone. Clifford, the dark grey is Vallejo intermediate blue.
27 August 2020, 16:51
Clifford Keesler
Cool, it looks really good. I just happen to have some. LOL.
28 August 2020, 02:51

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I did it again. Drawn in by the price tag. When will I learn, you get what you pay for. This was $16 US. Original 1970's mould, fit issues and flash from the get go, but it's going to look impressive on my son's ceiling.

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