GWH 1/48 F-15C Eagle – I was an aggressor, once.......
Hello!
This is my recent project: a 1/48 GWH F-15C. I've been planning this combination, a top-tier kit paired with a nice set of aggressor desert paint schemes, for quite some time.
After the 65th Aggressor Squadron was disbanded, its aircraft were distributed among various units. One recipient was the 194th Fighter Squadron in Fresno, California. They transitioned from F-16Cs to F-15s, which initially retained their aggressor paint schemes before eventually being repainted in the Mod Eagle design.
Having previously built GWH's excellent SU-35, I had high expectations for their F-15C. While this kit is still above average, it doesn't quite reach the same standard. It has some minor issues, including a bit of flash and a few fitting problems, particularly in the air intake areas. The instructions also contain some errors, for example, they incorrectly depict the main wheels facing the fuselage centerline, when the opposite is true.
For this build, I used Eduard PE and masks for both interior and exterior details, as well as a resin ejection seat. The kit's included seat, though detailed, is significantly oversized. I also incorporated a KA Models exhaust nozzle set, though in hindsight, the Reskit set would have been a better choice due to its easier installation. Additionally, to address the gaps and steps inside the air intake areas, I opted for resin F.O.D. covers, with some improvement, a much simpler solution.
Of course, I used the always nice aggressor decal set from Two Bobs. The paints were all polyester-based and sourced from a local supplier.
Hope you enjoy the results!
Cheers!
That’s a nice looking model! You did a great job painting & weathering it. The bare metal area near the hot end looks good, just like metal that’s seen hotness. An interesting Air Guard jet.
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This Eagle looks really nice in its aggressor scheme, George @george72
Well done.
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Hey George that's a lovely Eagle. Looks great in the Aggressor markings. Very cool.
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She's a beauty!
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Very nice Eagle, George. Great post!
Amazing paint and detailing, and the kit looks awesome.
I just started reading a little paperback I picked up from the Thrift Store before Christmas.
I have a feeling an F-5E Aggressor will be in my future 🤔
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
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Very nice Aggressor finish George, I have this model in the stash pending a build up as an Aggressor aircraft as well, so your comments on the kit construction are also appreciated - Cheers
David
FlyPastRush.com
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Great looking build! I have notified The pilot of this Jet for him to check this out. Thanks for sharing this.
Rod
Thank you! This is cool!
Absolutely superb result, George!
Congratulations!
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I believe I’ve read somewhere on the internet that there were issues with the canopy sizing in this kit. Did you have any such problems? Your Eagle does look superb. I also have this in the stash and have been planning to use it as any aggressor as well.
Thank you! The canopy is fine, no problems there.
That is a beauty, George @george72! 👍 I really like the paintwork here! 👏
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Nice Eagle, George!
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