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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.
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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Photos and text © by Ian Buick
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