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  • Mr Bowcat
    • Dec 2016
    • 4622
    • Bob
    • London

    #1

    Bowcat's 1/48 Revell F-15E Strike Eagle

    Hi guys,

    For my 3rd attempt at a winged thing I decided to try a fast jet. :smiling3:

    This will be mostly out of the box, apart from a few bits to tart up the office.

    First up, box and sprue shots.

    [ATTACH]298008[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298009[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298010[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298011[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298012[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298013[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298014[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298015[/ATTACH]

    I made a small start this evening by immediately butchering the instrument panels in preparation for the PE. :smiling2:

    I actually realised midway that I'd taken to much off, so reinstated it with some plasticard. I will trim the top to match once the glues dry.
    [ATTACH]298016[/ATTACH]
    Attached Files
    Si vis pacem, para bellum.
  • Jim R
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 15798
    • Jim
    • Shropshire

    #2
    Hi Bob
    That is a big model. Some of those parts are pretty big in their own right. Nice to see Revell include all the weapons. Although aftermarket PE is good it is sometimes awkward to balance the kit instructions with the PE instructions. Hope the fit is nice -always a bonus.
    Jim

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    • Mr Bowcat
      • Dec 2016
      • 4622
      • Bob
      • London

      #3
      Cheers Jim. I used the Eduard Zoom cockpit detail kit on my last aircraft build (Tamiya Hog) and it wasn't too bad, the instructions were quite clear (it's me that's the problem :tears-of-joy.
      Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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      • Mr Bowcat
        • Dec 2016
        • 4622
        • Bob
        • London

        #4
        Not had much time at the bench the last few days, but managed to get the tub painted and some PE on the instrument panels.

        [ATTACH]298894[/ATTACH][ATTACH]298895[/ATTACH]
        Attached Files
        Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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        • Guest

          #5
          Bob .
          That's looking good, I'm always amazed when wingy guys do the office so well, more so in this scale .
          John

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          • Mr Bowcat
            • Dec 2016
            • 4622
            • Bob
            • London

            #6
            Cheers John, but I'm no wingy guy, this is only my 3rd aircraft. You could say I'm winging it. :tears-of-joy:

            I'll get my coat.
            Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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            • Jim F
              • Feb 2015
              • 317

              #7
              Hi Bob,
              That's going to be quite size when finished, cracking work on the office leaves me looking forward to the next updates
              Jim

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              • Guest

                #8
                Ha, even better Bob, and only your third ! Respect brother respect .
                Jonn

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                • Mr Bowcat
                  • Dec 2016
                  • 4622
                  • Bob
                  • London

                  #9
                  Cheers guys.
                  Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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                  • colin m
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 8800
                    • Colin
                    • Stafford, UK

                    #10
                    It looks like a great start. You've set the standard high on this one - we're all watching, you know.

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                    • papa 695
                      Moderator
                      • May 2011
                      • 22788

                      #11
                      Great start Bob

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                      • Jim R
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Apr 2018
                        • 15798
                        • Jim
                        • Shropshire

                        #12
                        Hi Bob
                        Only your third and looking that good :thumb2: I have just started my third plane and just hope I can get near your standard. Watching with interest.
                        Jim

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                        • Mr Bowcat
                          • Dec 2016
                          • 4622
                          • Bob
                          • London

                          #13
                          Cheers gents.
                          Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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                          • yak face
                            Moderator
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 13870
                            • Tony
                            • Sheffield

                            #14
                            Excellent start bob , cheers tony

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                            • Mr Bowcat
                              • Dec 2016
                              • 4622
                              • Bob
                              • London

                              #15
                              Cheers T.
                              Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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