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Academy F15E 1/48th Kit 12264

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    June 2019
Academy F15E 1/48th Kit 12264
Posted by Hequaqua on Friday, August 30, 2019 8:41 AM

Finally got it done. 

This is a GREAT kit. I had a couple of small issues...some my fault. Fit was great for the most part. 

When they say with "weapons", they weren't kidding. 

I don't normally go with a "standard" painting scheme. I was really leaning toward a F15 2040C. 

Hindsight being 20/20 I should have maybe went with a lighter color, but I think the contrast looks good. 

Here are some pics of the build(there are lots...about 90+).

Hope you enjoy them as much as I did building it!

A teaser from the album:

 

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmGAirci

 

Coming to the workbench: Revell F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/48

Master Air Brushes G22/G25/E91

Master Air Brush Pump TC-20

Vallejo Air Paints

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  • Member since
    August 2013
  • From: Michigan
Posted by Straycat1911 on Sunday, September 1, 2019 11:38 PM

Next to the centerline fuel tank, is that supposed to be an ASAT(Anti-Satellite)missile? 

I’m not sure the E ever carried that but hey, no reason it couldn’t! 

Interesting paint job; my first thought, “It’s Shamu!“ 

Looks good to me. 

  • Member since
    June 2019
Posted by Hequaqua on Monday, September 2, 2019 12:12 AM

Yes, that's a ASAT. If I remember correctly, the F-15A really only carried the ASAT. I just thought it looked better than a external fuel tank. It was in the kit, and shows it in the directions of where it would be placed. This kit gives a lot of options on armament.

Yea, my paint jobs are usually a bit out of the normal thing....sets them apart from most other builds. Geeked

I really want to build a jet and paint it up, and decal it like a NASCAR automobile..just for fun. Hard to find the right scaling...most cars are 1/24....and the planes I do are 1/48. Might to it one day anyway......like I said, just for fun.  

This is my first kit from Academy, and I would say it was well worth the money. Very nice kit. 4 out of 5 Stars. 

 

Coming to the workbench: Revell F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/48

Master Air Brushes G22/G25/E91

Master Air Brush Pump TC-20

Vallejo Air Paints

Testers Enamels/Model Master Acryl

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Monday, September 2, 2019 7:54 PM

Very nicely done Sir! Especially like the paint detail on the A/B cans!

  • Member since
    June 2019
Posted by Hequaqua on Monday, September 2, 2019 9:48 PM

Thanks! 

 

I'm very happy with this build. 

Coming to the workbench: Revell F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/48

Master Air Brushes G22/G25/E91

Master Air Brush Pump TC-20

Vallejo Air Paints

Testers Enamels/Model Master Acryl

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement

  • Member since
    December 2018
Posted by Ted4321 on Monday, September 2, 2019 10:36 PM

Hequaqua,

I'll be looking for the nascar inspired jet. 

I appreciate your photo documentation.

Nice work

T e d

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