Completed Revell 1/48 F-15C Eagle

Hodakamax

Just checking on you! The camo looks great. Those decals look daunting to say the least. I'm anxious to see how that goes. Keep up the good work Toshi my friend.

Max

 

While building the F-15C Eagle, I too was most anxious in getting to the point of where the decals can be applied.  

But I learned from the past two years from Forum members not to rush things as bad things can happen to the kit one is building.  

So I'm letting the Eagle's paint job cure for a couple of days (Vallejo Acrylic Color) then I'll spray the Testors Clear Laqcuer Paint.  Let that cure as well then it's off to the application of decals!  Thank you sir for your continued support in my builds!

Toshi

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi. That freehand camo looks excellent. Glad you got to use that new Iwata AB. Looks like you got a handle on it right quick. Maybe if I show your picture posts to my Mrs., and mention that this was a gift from Mrs. Toshi...(hint, hint, hint). Seriously, excellent job.

 

When my daughter was a student at Kent State, she introduced me to an AB artist.  He owned nothing but Iwata AB.  I got to try them all and my favorite AB was the Iwata Custom Micron.  That AB is at or around $350.00 to $400.00.  That's my dream AB someday!  LOL!

(Quote from ManCityFan)

"Maybe if I show your picture posts to my Mrs., and mention that this was a gift from Mrs. Toshi...(hint, hint, hint)."  

You should try it.  You just never know what life throws at you.  LOL!  Thanks Dman for everything you do for me, I greatly appreciate your assistance!

Toshi

Greg

Everything is looking good, Toshi.

Bummer about that intake panel, but your sure didn't let it faze you. I'm an anal mess about doing things in order, I would be all-systems-stop waiting for the part. Hopefully I might learn something from you here.

I'm getting a little bit excited to see the decals going on.

....And there is that Tamiya paint stand coming in handy yet again. One of these days I'm going to break down and buy one.

 

I too am excited and yet a bit hesitant in applying the Eagles somewhat complex decals.  I'm also most honored that Darren Roberts, the gentleman of whom built the F-15C Eagle kit for Revell to display on their boxed kit would reply on my thread to ensure me that the decals go on easily.  I very much hope that will happen to me.  He gave me the confidence to plow ahead without fear.  And he complimented that my camoflauge was; "Spot on".

Greg once again thank you so very much for your continued support in my builds and these wonderful conversations we have with each other as friends!  Thank you Greg!

Toshi

P.S. In my humble opinion, just go ahead and buy the Tamiya paint stand.  My paint stand has already paid itself back in dividends.  It works for auto kits, armour kits, space kits, aircraft kits, and just about anything you can think of!

Toshi

I got the top done today.  I was surprised on how well the decals went on.  

I'll be working on the sides next then the bottom of the F-15.  After that, there are a ton of stencils to do.

Toshi

That looks great!  I really might just have to pick up this kit some day.  I keep telling myself 'but you already have an F-15.'  I also have 5 C-130's, and 1 in the stash, but that's okay because it's my favorite plane!

Toshi that paint looks super smooth! Almost looks like you polished the whole model before laying it down. Nice freehand work too, must have been nerve wracking after doing a clean basecoat. 

Whoa! That is really cool, Toshi!! Now that does catch the eyes! :D

Keyda81

That looks great!  I really might just have to pick up this kit some day.  I keep telling myself 'but you already have an F-15.'  I also have 5 C-130's, and 1 in the stash, but that's okay because it's my favorite plane!

 

I too already have an F-15, what's another one!  LOL!  You only live once, go and get it.  I didn't know you had five C-130's, wow that's very cool as the C-130 is the backbone of the military!  

My favorite aircraft of all time is the F-4U Corsair.  I have four!  LOL!  Thank's for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

Toshi

TheMongoose

Toshi that paint looks super smooth! Almost looks like you polished the whole model before laying it down. Nice freehand work too, must have been nerve wracking after doing a clean basecoat. 

 

It's a Iwata HP-CS.  It works wonderfully.  The base coat was shot with a TRN1 for Iwata.  It's a trigger gravity feed AB.  I actually bent the needle and nozzle during cleaning so I had to order a new one.  

The parts arrived just in time for this build!  LOL!  Strange how things just works out.  Thank you sir for visiting my F-15 thread.  I so greatly appreciate it.

Toshi

Chemteacher

Looks awesome. Decals look painted on. Great job.

 

It was a very nervous situation.  I had to work very fast and accurate, especially on the eagle's wing as it was a very large decal to apply.  Thank you for sharing your support for this thread. I greatly appreciate it!

Toshi

Been away for awhile, Toshi. (Fun, Sun). This bird turned out great! The decals would have driven me bonkers. Can't wait for what is next. I live vicariously through you, Keyda and Brindos since my builds happen at a glacial pace. Again, two thumbs up!

M. Brindos

Whoa! That is really cool, Toshi!! Now that does catch the eyes! :D

 

Mrs. Toshi said it looks pretty.  I was nervous with the wing feathers as it was a large decal.  Centering everything was difficult yet a great challenge that I enjoyed especially after looking at the F-15 as a whole.  

I already broke off a sparrow missile!  LOL!  And I lost a decal.  It must of fallen off the airframe, luckily it's a small item so I'm not too concerned at this point.  Thank you M. Brindos for all the support you give me, I am so greatfull!

Toshi

DasBeav

Been away for awhile, Toshi. (Fun, Sun). This bird turned out great! The decals would have driven me bonkers. Can't wait for what is next. I live vicariously through you, Keyda and Brindos since my builds happen at a glacial pace. Again, two thumbs up!

 

 

The decals were a challenge to apply, especially the wing (Feathers) because it's so large.  I had to work fast and accurate or it would have ripped on me.

I too can't wait for what's next in line for my next build.  I'm deciding on a Kitty Hawk 1/32 Kingfisher with a Big Ed set or a Trumpeter 1/32 TBF Avenger.  I want both but I know I can only have one kit at a time.  Thank you so very much for the visit, read, and reply!

Toshi

Those decals are looking great, Toshi. Those huge decals like that scare the  H E double hockey sticks out of me.

BK

BrandonK

Those decals are looking great, Toshi. Those huge decals like that scare the  H E double hockey sticks out of me.

BK

 

BrandonK, thank you so much for your support.  Your presence greatly inspire my building of kits!  

Toshi

P.S.  I see that you're getting ready for the Kittyhawk 1/32 Kingfisher.  I am considering the Kingfisher for my next kit.

Hey Toshi

All looks really good . The paint went on with good demarcation lines and the markings are man, just gorgeous! I'm an eagle guy as you can tell from my avatar and those markings are just too much. Too bad they didn't do these over a new mold as with their E model.

Now thats one impresive looking eagle. Big well done for those decals.

Whew! Those decals were worrying me! Nice package there Toshi, you have become the master of your art. I like it!

Max

Fredthefoot`s Models

wow that looks awsome , very nice look forward to seeing the kingfisher mate :)

 

Toshi

To Plastijunkie,

Thank you so very much for the kind comments.  Especially about the demarcation paint lines.  That's very nice of you!  I'm glad you enjoy the F-15C Eagle's decals.  And you are so correct in that Revell should have utilize the F-15 new mold for the decal array!  Thanks for the visi, read and reply!

Toshi

Toshi

 

Fredthefoot`s Models

wow that looks awsome , very nice look forward to seeing the kingfisher mate :)

 

 

 

 

Thank you sir.  Yes, the more I think about it, the more I'm leaning my decision towards the Kingfisher!  I personally enjoy working with PE and there's a Big Ed Set for the Kittyhawk 1/32 Kingfisher.  We'll see what Mrs. Toshi has got to say.  LOL!  Thanks for the visit.

 

Toshi

 

Toshi I have the KH Kingfisher and IMO getting a Bidg Ed set is an overkill. The kit is very well detailed as is but if you want to add some pe then I would go with something simpler. I just don't see replacing good detailed parts but it's your call.   

Bish

Now thats one impresive looking eagle. Big well done for those decals.

 

Toshi

WOW!!  That is an eye-popping bird!  Now that I have popped my eyes back in, just wanted to say that your work is outstanding.  You did a great job on those decals.

D

Hodakamax

Whew! Those decals were worrying me! Nice package there Toshi, you have become the master of your art. I like it!

Max

 

The decals were worrying me as well especially the large wing feather decal.  That one was large and I had to move fast and be accurate enough in centering the decal or it would rip!  Luckily for me everything worked out right, I am no master my friend, just another modeler trying to learn from you and Forum members!  Thank you for your support in my projects.  I greatly appreciate it!

Toshi