Big Eagle

[anthonyp]

Well, I guess I'll enter my biggest kit in the stash to this one:  Revell 1/32 F-15C.  This is the one that can be built as either an air defense Eagle, or as an ASAT bird.  I think I might go the airshow display route and mount all the weapons on the plane, producing one really bizarre loadout (4 AIM-7's, 4 AIM-9's, 1 ASM -135A).

Started painting the interior parts on the sprue (and off, since some detached themselves with no assistance).

Yeah, I know the USAF used Eagles, but the markings is where the Wif is!  What unit you ask?  You already know the answer to this one  B)

Now, just printing the 171st's markings in 1/32 is going to be interesting.  I'll cross that bridge when I get most of the plane assembled.

Actually, now that I think about it, the markings for the 87th FS (Red Bulls) might work too, they look almost as good in 1/72 as the 171st's.

Probably only going to enter this one, since it's so friggin' huge.

[Shasper]

Got room for the said beasty?

Shas B)

[anthonyp]

No, but like a little thing such as "room" has stopped me before    

[nev]

Cutting Edge do Michigan ANG decals in 1/32 (I have a set, and no, you can't have them  They're destined for my big Tamiya F-4D    )

[anthonyp]

I already have a set for my 1/72 Eagles, so I think just scaling them up won't be a problem.  I just need to build the Eagle so I can start mocking up the decals to get them the proper size.

This one's been put on the back burner for a little bit, so I can finish the SSGB builds and work on the Phoenix build models that I will finish.

I wanna see that F-4D when it's done, Nev!  Love F-4D's in the 171st's colors (I drive by the one in the Air Park every Monday after golf      )

[elmayerle]

Speaking of 1/32 kits, y'all do know that Meteor Productions is conducting a poll to see if there's a demand for a F-4K/M conversion for Tamiya's 1/32 F-4J, don't you?  I will admit that it is sorely tempting as a one-off effort.

[nev]

Rumour is that Trumpeter are doing one in 1/32 (they are definately doing a 1/32 Jag)

[anthonyp]

I suck on so many levels!  I fell into the "Build more than you can paint and decal" mode.  I haven't even printed up decals for this thing!  Though it is half assembled.  I may get assembly done sometime this year, with decals done soon after.  Painting this beast is another story...

[Hobbes]

If you don't have the room, you can always stick it next to the driveway as a gate guard...