Very smoooth! 
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F-15C by Revell in 1/48th scale
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centaur567
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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.
What was this scheme called, I don't recall. Looks great Gary.
centaur567
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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
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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.
Nice cans! 
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
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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.
Let's see some air superiority missiles Gary!
centaur567
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The "feather" decals went on without too much trouble. These are the largest decals I've ever done. I wish I had done the stenciling afterwards. Anyway, I think they look ok too me. Gary S.
Wow! Spread those wings!! Nice job Gary 
centaur567
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Applied the screaming chicken decals this morning. It would have been easier if I had cot off the out of tubes first or not installed them per the instructions on the inside of the fuselage. Maybe separating the tubes from the backing plate and only glueing the backing plate on the inside. The attach the tubes later. Live and learn. Should be a genius by now. Hopefully, I can mix up some matching paint color for touching up. The fins are just set and not glued yet. Gary S.
centaur567
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Time to put that Christmas glitter to a good use on the tail lights. After chopping off the curved portion of the light, I glued a small piece of silver glitter. Then using a red sharpie on the right colored it red. A small amount of clear epoxy was applied with a toothpick. Gary S.
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nice trick, looks like one screamin' eagle!
Skinny_Mike
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That’s pretty awsome. Impressed with the decal work.
They look very smooth.
They look very smooth.
centaur567
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It's DONE !!! Far from the best F-15C kit or anyway near competitive. It will look great in the display case. Gary S.
Now that is a screamin' Eagle!
Excellent finish Gary, those decals had to be a challenge.
Excellent finish Gary, those decals had to be a challenge.
