F-15DJ Kai or Eagle Plus- Finished!

[BlrwestSiR]

Thanks Peter. They're Japanese AAM-3 missiles actually. Fairly recent design so I thought it more appropriate for the build. I was originally going to use AIM-9X missiles which could explain the mix-up. 

[BlrwestSiR]

I applied the decals and gave the missiles a wash with Tamiya Dark Grey. I didn't put all the decals on as each middle as it is has more decals on it than the F-15 itself. 

[CANicoll]

I feel your pain on the stencils!!  The missiles look awesome!  I will do a gray wash on mine as well...

[Peterpools]

Carl

Nice work on the Sidewinders .. looking mighty good.

Only a few months back, I spent countless hours on my Tamiya F-14 missiles, adding all the decals and stencils - surely a boat load of work and nowhere nearly as detailed as yours.  Scale does make a big difference in both the fidelity and detail.

 

 

[BlrwestSiR]

It's finally finished. I got around to mounting the missiles. They're on a short piece of wire to help keep them in place. 

I then found the canopy after a bit of searching. I'd misplaced it for safekeeping. With that done, she's all finished. 

Sorry for the very cluttered background but she's so big I don't have much space to take pics of the model. 

[PanzerWomble]

Awesome ! 

[GusMac]

Looks great Carl. Going to take up a bit of space in the cabinet. I thought the Viggen was big but when I compared them the F15 is still bigger.

[BlrwestSiR]

Gus, the Eagle is a big bird that's for sure. For now it's sitting on top of one of my shelves in the overflow area. I need to get the new display case built. Sue's on my case  about getting it done. 

[Martinnfb]

Congratulations to such an unique model Carl. Well done. 
Cheers

Martin

[BlrwestSiR]

Thanks Martin! 

This was one of those "can I pull it off?" builds for me. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I don't think I've done such a complex scratch/conversion before and for sure not in 1/32. 

Now to build the display case. 

Carl

[Peterpools]

Carl

WOW, what an awesome conversion and she came out looking fantastic. Followed from day one and a pleasure to be onboard for the entire journey.🏆

I'm in the same boat as you, as my display cabinet is full. I'm trying to add two more shelves which will fill up super-fast as a lot of my current finished builds are being stored in large plastic covered bins. I tip my hat to you and Kev who have the skills to build your own display cabinets.

 

 

[CANicoll]

Carl, that is a beauty!!  Looks amazing and the sharksmouth is perfect for this aircraft.  The cockpit is fantastic.  I've done the same thing - put something away for safe keeping, then forget where I put it.  At least you found it in time!

[KevinM]

That came out real Nice Carl