To
build this awesome version of the F-15 Eagle I used the Tamiya 1/32 scale F-15J
JSDF kit along with the Verlinden 1/32 scale tailpipes.
In order to get the paint scheme somewhat correct I enlarged the decals
that came with the 1/48 scale Hasegawa kit and using sticker paper and friskett
paper, I made the stencils to airbrush probably 99% of this kit, there is very
few decals and most of those are the ones that go on the bottom around the vents
and gear, otherwise everything else is airbrushed.
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The
upper portions of the warriors on the tail were printed on decal paper and the
blue/black areas were airbrushed. Needless
to say it was a learning experience because I painted all the details first
then the blue and finally the original aircraft grey.
To match the colors on the aircraft, I used Floquils Reefer White
(130011), Dark Blue (110050), Boxcar Yellow and Model Masters Red along with
the standard light ghost/dark ghost greys..
Overall
I think the kit came out OK for being mostly airbrushed.
However the kit no longer looks like it did when I finished it, I sold it
to an individual in California and he wanted to enter it into the Tamiya 06
Contest so I shipped it overnight using USP and needless to say when he got it,
it was no longer in the same condition, so before paying $120 to ship a kit like
this because you think you’re dealing with professionals, give it some thought
because they are not professionals.
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Please for those that want to
write and criticize the kit, please don’t, it’s not perfect nor is it 100%
correct, I know that. For those
that have any questions or would like to see some other pictures of the kit or
the few pictures I could find of the actual aircraft, feel free to email me.
David
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