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

[Mr Bowcat]

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.

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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.
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[Jim R]

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

 

[Mr Bowcat]

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.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

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.

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[Guest]

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

 

[Mr Bowcat]

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.

 

[Jim F]

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

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys.

 

[colin m]

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

 

[papa 695]

Great start Bob

 

[Jim R]

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

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

 

[yak face]

Excellent start bob , cheers tony

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers T.

 

[RM6239]

Bob
Great start in the office mate.

cheers
Ross

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Ross. :smiling3:

Got the pit finished tonight, sans bang seats. Not going to see much of it once installed. :sad:

Also for the nose gear bay painted and weathered, some artistic licence applied. :smiling3:View attachment 299385View attachment 299386View attachment 299387View attachment 299388View attachment 299389View attachment 299390View attachment 299391View attachment 299392View attachment 299393View attachment 299394

 

[RM6239]

Bob
Great result on the cockpit mate, looking forward to more.
cheers
Ross

 

[Ian M]

That office is busier than the tax office at the start of the tax year.
Great work Bob.

 

[Guest]

Incredible detail at that scale. I love the Mudhen.