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COMPLETED Revell 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
COMPLETED Revell 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 4:20 PM

To my fellow forum members,

Here is my next build from Revell, a F-15E Strike Eagle.  As always, I'll follow up with a step by step build.  Thank you for your support.

Toshi

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    May 2006
  • From: Chapin, South Carolina
Posted by Shipwreck on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 7:02 PM

I am in your audience Toshi.

On the Bench:

Revell 1/96 USS Constitution - rigging

Revell 1/48 B-1B Lancer Prep and research

Trumpeter 1/350 USS Hornet CV-8 Prep and research

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 7:29 PM

Awsome. Any new tricks you plan to use on this one?

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 7:53 PM

Shipwreck

I am in your audience Toshi.

 

Thank you very much sir, I appreciate your read and replies.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 7:55 PM

M. Brindos

Awsome. Any new tricks you plan to use on this one?

 

No not right now, I'll figure it out soon. 

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 8:10 PM

I'm in!

Marc  

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Posted by 7474 on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 9:18 PM

I'm in also, I have this kit.

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 10:13 PM

Very cool Toshi, nice to see you switching around from Second World War to modern jets. A little variety keeps things from getting stale.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: West Chester,Ohio
Posted by roger_wilco on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:40 AM

Nice one Toshi! One word of warning,I believe that the fit of the forward fuselage to rear section may prover troublesome. I'd advise lots of dry fitting!

Douglas

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

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Posted by allan on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:20 AM

Gamera

Very cool Toshi, nice to see you switching around from Second World War to modern jets. A little variety keeps things from getting stale.

 

+1.  But mostly because Im biased towards modern jets. Sleek, pointy and fast.

Looking forward to this Toshi.

 

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 5:54 AM

Thank you all for following as well as replying on this and the many past builds I've done.  Your support means so much to me as I can only move forward not just in models but in life as well.

Besides this build, I received a special present from Mrs. Toshi.  It's a NEO Pistol Grip Gravity Fed Air Brush, TRN-1.  I'll post a photo of the AB later today.  The Sky Raider and the Me 262 were shot with this particular AB.  It's really a fantastic treat, now I have a 0.3 dual action Siphon AB from Harbor Frieght Tools, 0.5 dual action NEO Gravity Fed Pistol Grip, and my trusty 0.35 dual action NEO Standard Gravity fed AB.  The last two AB were purchased at Hobby Lobby Utilizing their 40% off coupon.  

Going back to the subject of the F-15, I was shocked as this is the first time I've ever seen a Revel product without the usual raised panel lines.  These panel lines were engraved and are nicely done giving pre-weathering a plus for this build.  I was not in the best state of mind yesterday, so my progress leads only into the F-15 cockpit.  Please view the cockpit below.  Thank you so much FSM Forum members.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 5:57 AM

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 8:52 AM

I have this kit, just bought it as a matter of fact. I have a HUGE urge to build some modern jets right now. I'll be watching this, as I watch all your work.

BK

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:50 AM

Hi Toshi, I'm onboard as well.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 11:29 AM

modelcrazy

Hi Toshi, I'm onboard as well.

 

DittoJohn

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:24 PM
I get to see F-15E's every day at work, so i'll be looking forward to this one.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by patrick206 on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:44 PM

Present.

Let her rip, Toshi.

Patrick

  • Member since
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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:55 PM

BrandonK

I have this kit, just bought it as a matter of fact. I have a HUGE urge to build some modern jets right now. I'll be watching this, as I watch all your work.

BK

 

Wow that's great.  If I see any issues I'll let you know ASAP.  So far everything glues into place with no gap issues at all.  Thanks for following my builds.  I greatly appreciated.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:57 PM

patrick206

Present.

Let her rip, Toshi.

Patrick

 

Lol!  I will do that with out question.  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:59 PM

Bish
I get to see F-15E's every day at work, so i'll be looking forward to this one.
 

Wow, that's totally awesome!  I'll try to build the F-15 as close to the real thing as possible within my limitations.  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:00 PM
Wish I could take some pics for you but unfortunately that's not allowed. I have got pretty close to them on a few occasions, bloody impressive close up.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:01 PM

tempestjohnny

 

 
modelcrazy

Hi Toshi, I'm onboard as well.

 

 

 

DittoJohn

 

 

Thank you for the support, I greatly appreciate it.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:03 PM

modelcrazy

Hi Toshi, I'm onboard as well.

 

Thank you sir, since I first began my builds of WWII aircraft six months ago.  You've always been giving me support, thank you!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:05 PM

Bish
Wish I could take some pics for you but unfortunately that's not allowed. I have got pretty close to them on a few occasions, bloody impressive close up.
 

Thats understandable.  I bet they are.  That's very cool.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:10 PM

Up first is a gift Mrs. Toshi purchased for me.  As promised I took a couple of shots just to show forum members my new AB.  It is really a great addition, I love it!

Toshi

 

Iwata NEO Trigger Air Brush TRN-1

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:16 PM

As I mentioned earlier, this Revell kit has recessed panels as oppose to raised panel lines that I'm used to seeing from Revell.  Once I get the F-15 ready for prime, I'll follow that with some pre-shading.  I hope it comes out ok.

Toshi

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:19 PM
Nice looking airbrush you lucky man. I have never use one with a trigger like that. Look forward to seeing more on this.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:29 PM

Bish
Nice looking airbrush you lucky man. I have never use one with a trigger like that. Look forward to seeing more on this.
 

Personally, I prefer the trigger type AB.  It's very ergonomic and spray patterns are comfortably duplicated.  It's definately my current favorite toy.  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 5:05 PM

Toshi

If I may make a suggestion.....After the silver on the radar screens are dry, add clear green right on top. I usually add several thick coats of Tamiya clear green and build up the intensity.  The silver will add depth and refelection like in the real screens.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Posted by Jay Jay on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 5:10 PM

I'm anxiously following this one Toshi, as this is my favorite modern jet.  I know you'll do an excellent build on this one as well.  can't wait to see the progress and glean the tips you send out on the WIP.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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