BlrwestSiR Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 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. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I feel your pain on the stencils!! The missiles look awesome! I will do a gray wash on mine as well... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 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. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Awesome ! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 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. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Congratulations to such an unique model Carl. Well done. Cheers Martin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 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! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 That came out real Nice Carl 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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