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

[Steve Brodie]

looking suitably used. :thumb2:

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Tim.

The streaking looks quite prominent in the pics, but more subtle in the flesh. I've got to do the underside next then go at it with some other oils for staining and fading.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Steve.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Nice work on the ordinance Bob, and the was looks great.

Cheers.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Bombs and missiles look excellent and the weathering on the plane is first class - subtle but effective.
Jim

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Jim.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

I finished the pin wash and set to work with the oilbrushers. The idea was to create wear and discolouration, but I can't decide if I've overdone it. :thinking:

I'll leave it overnight and look again in daylight. Being oils I can still knock it back if I decide it's too strong.

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[stillp]

Looks good to me Bob.

Pete

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Pete, but I've almost immediately decided it was too strong so I've knocked it back a little. To my eyes it looks better now.

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[Steve Jones]

That's better Bob:thumb2: More subtle and effective. I really am enjoying this build. Great stuff

 

[Mr Bowcat]

I think I'm done weathering.

I finished off with some streaking grime (three different colours) and some Tamiya smoke.

I also weathered the external fuel pods and jet cans.

I think I'm happy with the result, a lot of the pictures I've seen of Strike Eagles show them quite worn and streaky.

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[Fernando N]

Great looking weathering Bob.:thumb2:

Fernando

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Fernando.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Hi guys,

I haven't posted the end of the build as it was just matt coating and putting all the bits on.

Finished pics here http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/revell-1-48-f-15e-strike-eagle.30634/

 

[Steve Jones]

Will pop over and have a look:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Great looking bird.
I love your wash...