Pete Fleischmann Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Hello friends! I started messing with the big Tamiya Eagle. Thought I’d build it up as an Israeli Improved Baz; which is similar to a MSIP Eagle, with a few twists. for startsies, the IAF cockpit is black. I started with the Aires tub, and sanded off the side console detail to try out the Quinta or Red Fox cockpit set(s) To get the correct configuration for an IAF Eagle, I had to create a hybrid from both Red Fox and Quinta sets. I used the Red Fox instrument panel; carefully cutting away a few Items that were better represented by Quinta, and married the two. Although the Quinta IP was gorgeous, it is sized to overlay the kit IP..and was too big to fit the Aires blank instrument panel. The Red Fox was a drop in fit with the Aires. The standard grey background of the instrument panel was carefully painted out with black. Grey areas of the side consoles were also painted out. The aft bay 5 is significantly different on an Israeli Baz; and will need some work The Aires cockpit fits very well with some careful sanding and much dry fitting. I’ve read that the Aires pit is a little short; but seems ok so far The HSI and ADI on the Red Fox panel were pretty dopy; so those were replaced with Airscale decals. The side consoles are all from Quinta. More to follow! cheers Pete 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Another masterpiece in the making. Will follow for sure. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 5 hours ago, shark64 said: Another masterpiece in the making. Will follow for sure. Ditto Hubert 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Wow! Amazing! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 hours ago, shark64 said: Another masterpiece in the making. Will follow for sure. Thanks Oliver. I’ve got some scratchbuilding to do behind the cockpit. I wish I could ask you to do it for me.. cheers P 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Pete Looking forward to following your build.. and right with the guys comments as well. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 This is going to be EPIC ! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Great start. Talk about mixing and matching AM to get the best results. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Martinnfb said: This is going to be EPIC ! Thanks Martin! Spearhead Squadron! Great shot! P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Here’s a closer look at the hybrid panel. photo taken earlier with a few details to go- cheers P 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Amazing detail, Pete. A question to the expert : would the artificial horizon be « horizontal » on the ground, or can it assume any position when the aircraft is powered off (unless you want to display an aircraft climbing and banking) ? Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 wheels up or wheels down for this one ? -Scott 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, HubertB said: Amazing detail, Pete. A question to the expert : would the artificial horizon be « horizontal » on the ground, or can it assume any position when the aircraft is powered off (unless you want to display an aircraft climbing and banking) ? Hubert Hi Hubert, For the Eagle, when powered down the ADI will drift and roll a bit, but will stay mostly level. cheers P 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, scott_t said: wheels up or wheels down for this one ? -Scott Down for this one- which reminds me- the cockpit still needs the gear handle! cheers P 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Is this the one with the shorter nose cone ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, PanzerWomble said: Is this the one with the shorter nose cone ? Hmm. Never heard of a shorter nose cone on the F-15. Fun fact: the entire F-15 is held together by a single Phillips head screw on the tip of the nosecone If you remove this screw, the ass falls off the jet. Just kidding. Pete 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Even a Phipps head Screw at that. 🛠️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Nice work on the cockpit Peter. Since you mention it, now you have to replicate that pesky screw. Cheers Martin Here is one nosecone story. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2015/03/13/air-force-tiny-imperfection-on-f-15-s-nose-caused-october-crash/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 Crazy story Martin- I remember when that jet went down, but never heard the final report. Interesting- I put an F-16 out of control when I was a young Lt doing much the same during a BFM engagement. Basically I assaulted the pitch rate limiter and roll rate limiter at the same time during an aggressive offensive reposition (which the jet didn’t like) and it departed. Luckily for me I had plenty of altitude to rock it out of the deep stall and recover. good times. cheers Pete 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Another masterpiece being made by the "P"! Looking awesome so far. I love the IP and how real it looks. Those Quinta sets are the cat's meow!!! Tim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 started sorting out Bay 5. The IAF version for starters deletes the TEWS boxes- P 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Looking good their Pete some Nice Details!I built a 1/48 of the F-16 my Son was CC to in Misawa with the 35FW he's not digging Holloman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 3 hours ago, KevinM said: Looking good their Pete some Nice Details!I built a 1/48 of the F-16 my Son was CC to in Misawa with the 35FW he's not digging Holloman. Very cool! yeah…Alamogordo is not really a garden spot. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Pete Nice work on Bay 5 and hope you keep pointing out the differences between our F-15's and the IAF ones. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 excuse my ignorance, but what is "BFM"? big fucking mig? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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