F-15C by Revell in 1/48th scale

[moon puppy]

Very smoooth!

 

[centaur567]

The second color was painted yesterday. I was able to mask off the nose and center spine camo, but not the wings or tail. They were just over sprayed a little. I made mask for these areas by first m drawing the shape onto index cards and then. cutting them out to use as templates over masking tape on a glass surface. Later I plan to go back over with the light gray. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

What was this scheme called, I don't recall. Looks great Gary.

 

[centaur567]

Thanks!! I have no idea what it's called. Finished the camo this afternoon. I think it came out ok. The engine areas are next. Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

The fit of the exhaust nozzles is very poor. Had to break out the file in order to square up the rear of the fuselage. Then filler was needed for some small gaps. There's an opening between the nozzles than should be filled which I discovered too l a re to do anything about. As shown, the detail is so much better on Revell's F-15E kit. I am in the process of masking off the rear of the nozzles before painting a shinier silver. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice cans!

 

[Sharkmouth]

As shown, the detail is so much better on Revell's F-15E kit.

Night and day differences! Sometimes it is best to take the best parts and combine the kits as I believe, in this case, it would be cheaper than the nicest F-15A kit now out there, Great Wall Hobby. Yes, I am aware of the Hasegawa, Tamiya, and Academy kits out there...

 

[centaur567]

In my opinion the Revell F-15E kit is on par with any other brand.
This afternoon, the silver was painted with a different shade on some panel lines. Tomorrow it will get a coat of Future in prep for the decals. I also got a start on painting the missiles. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Let's see some air superiority missiles Gary!