Revell’s 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle
One of Revell’s better kits. Went together without any major fit issues. There were some seams to sand, and a few very small areas that needed just a touch of putty. The decals were printed in 2000, and looked iffy at best, but I figured I would give them a shot anyway. I should of went with aftermarket ones. I had to dig in the spares bin for a few that ripped, and landed up painting on the fuel refilling port lines. That one ripped into about a dozen pieces.
Most paints used were Model Master enamels, a few Tamiya acrylics. Model Master Metalizer paints used for the exhaust nozzles. Tamiya weathering powders, and pastels were used. Also used oil paints for leaks. Thanks for looking!
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Craig Abrahamson said on October 4, 2019
Good lookin’ build there – ( nice work on that exhaust… 🙂 )
Christina Swank said on October 4, 2019
Thank you!
Robert Royes said on October 4, 2019
Awesome build! I’ve sometimes saved decals by using Testors decal bonder 9200, it comes in a 3oz rattle can.
Christina Swank said on October 4, 2019
Thanks! That is exactly what I used. I tried a few until they fell apart, then sprayed them.
DE4EVER said on October 4, 2019
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Nice and good work on this model Christina, what really caught my attention was the speed brake. It is not too often that this is seen on a F-15 model, true it could visually break the graceful lines … but it also adds a interesting image, more so when one considers the size. Good modeling.
Christina Swank said on October 4, 2019
Thank you! I usually like to leave everything “open” so the detail can be seen. Unless of course I hand them from the ceiling for in flight! I like to take the time to add the detail, so why hide it. Especially if the kit actually offers the option. Most times they don’t. I really like having different options, different flap positions, speed brakes, etc. The kit however didn’t give the option for gear up. You could do it with some careful cutting though.
Rodrigo Rocha Oliveira said on October 4, 2019
Belíssimo trabalho !
Christina Swank said on October 4, 2019
Thank you!
David Mills said on October 4, 2019
Very nice indeed Christina!
Christina Swank said on October 4, 2019
Thank you!
Gary Wiley said on October 4, 2019
Nicely done. Ditto’s on the exhaust!
Christina Swank said on October 5, 2019
Thank You!
John Healy said on October 4, 2019
Thanks for sharing. The exhaust work caught my eye too. Nice job.
Christina Swank said on October 5, 2019
Thank you!
bob mack said on October 4, 2019
me like…especially the exhaust cans inside and out
Christina Swank said on October 5, 2019
Lol, thanks!
Greg Kittinger said on October 4, 2019
Very nice!
Christina Swank said on October 5, 2019
Thank you!
Tom Cleaver said on October 5, 2019
Great save, Christina. The really great modelers are the ones who come slogging through adversity with a great result. Like this.
Christina Swank said on October 5, 2019
Thanks so much!
Tom Bebout said on October 5, 2019
Nicely done Christina, great job on breathing some life into this old kit. Good job.
Christina Swank said on October 6, 2019
Thank you!
George R Blair Jr said on October 6, 2019
Great looking F-15. Ditto the comments on the exhausts, they look awesome!
Christina Swank said on October 7, 2019
Thank you!