Angelthopher Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hello, I am just a new member and my dad has purchased this F-15E by Tamiya. Does anyone as a member have any feedback? Or any share wisdom that may be helpful. As you know I just posted my first built model with my father C-17A Globemaster III. I only glued the engine and painted the wheels. It took me and my dad 4 months to complete.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotel26 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hello, I am just a new member and my dad has purchased this F-15E by Tamiya. Does anyone as a member have any feedback? Or any share wisdom that may be helpful. As you know I just posted my first built model with my father C-17A Globemaster III. I only glued the engine and painted the wheels. It took me and my dad 4 months to complete.. If it's in 1/32nd scale it will take a while. Careful with the cockpit/nose and fuselage fit and also watch for the intake interior. The big Tamiya kits, except the F-16 and Zero; aren't shake and bake kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Actually, my experience on the three I built is the opposite- they take a while due to parts count but the fit is superb. Only issue with the F-15E was the wings were a little sloppy to the fuselage but a little AVVEs and a wip[e and good to go. Lots of detail. Aftermarket is there if you want it like cokpit parts, etc. I think I spent the better part of 6 months on each but it was a fun 6 months Can't wait to see your build. Not sure what martking you are doing but I may have some extras. Another good point, there are TONS of decals - the stenciling took about a week. They do offer rub on sets from Hobbydecal that are very nice and can't silver Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelthopher Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 If it's in 1/32nd scale it will take a while. Careful with the cockpit/nose and fuselage fit and also watch for the intake interior. The big Tamiya kits, except the F-16 and Zero; aren't shake and bake kits. Thanks for your wisdom.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelthopher Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Actually, my experience on the three I built is the opposite- they take a while due to parts count but the fit is superb. Only issue with the F-15E was the wings were a little sloppy to the fuselage but a little AVVEs and a wip[e and good to go. Lots of detail. Aftermarket is there if you want it like cokpit parts, etc. I think I spent the better part of 6 months on each but it was a fun 6 months Can't wait to see your build. Not sure what martking you are doing but I may have some extras. Another good point, there are TONS of decals - the stenciling took about a week. They do offer rub on sets from Hobbydecal that are very nice and can't silver Dave My dad has been purchasing some edward parts via ebay. I think his trying to buy the exterior part etched for it. He has been outbid many times. He has no plan yet when to start, but I guess this coming fall/winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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