Greetings all, I hope that you enjoy my first article on ARC.
This is the Academy F-15E in 72nd scale converted to F-15I status. As of Dec
2005, the Academy kit would seem to be the best choice for this version due to
its` various extras which includes `turkey feather` exhausts.
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The GBU-28 `Bunker Buster` LGB, some cockpit details, HUD, radar
warning receivers, CFT air scoops, landing lights, and internal detail of
`turkey feather` exhausts are scratchbuilt. Python AAMs are from Paragon, other
stores are from Hasegawa as is the crew members. Some Eduard PE in the
cockpit.
I built this kit before I had access to Isradecals F-15I sheet
so markings are a mixture from sheets by Hi-decal, Academy, Hasegawa, Almark,
and Revell. Humbrol paints and diluted wash. A nice kit for its` age with plenty
of options but watch for the weak nosegear, poor forward fuselage assembly and
missing middle CFT pylons. Aircraft is serial #217 of 69 Squadron (The
Hammers), Hatzerim 2005.
Happy chappy ground crew from Preiser, and happy modelling to
you all.
Ian
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