CCarvalho Posted May 31, 2021 Report Posted May 31, 2021 Hello All, Craig C. here. I'm new to the forum. Came here looking to find info on any upcoming expos. Thought I would upload some images of a recent build. I built this model back in the late 90's when it first came out, and thought I would give it another try. I found this one on eBay at a good price, ($45 shipped). This kit is challenging as there are so many ill fitting parts, but today with all the tools and materials available online to modelers it can make for a decent display. Pardon my photos. I going to have to construct my own light box for a model of this size... WIP. There isn't much detail OOTB, so I added some photo-etch parts... F-15 cockpit instrumentation and ejection seat harnesses. Really wasn't anything I could find in this scale for the F-22. I also removed the needle from the nose cone and reshaped it to more closely resemble the production version. Took a total of about 4 months to complete, (that includes time waiting for parts and paint to ship). Hope you all enjoy them 1
cheveuxroux Posted May 31, 2021 Report Posted May 31, 2021 Very nice work; especially the instrument panel ! I remember seeing the kit box on shelves in many, now long closed, Chicago area hobby shops but never saw the actual kit.
thevid Posted May 31, 2021 Report Posted May 31, 2021 Agree with Bob C the instrument panel is really nice as is the rest of the model. Well done sir.
ghodges Posted June 1, 2021 Report Posted June 1, 2021 Looks like an excellent build to me! And your pics are sharp and clear...even if you don't have a "photo-drop" background for them. Congrats! Gil
Mark Deliduka Posted June 2, 2021 Report Posted June 2, 2021 Welcome Craig to these boards and well done on that incredible model! You've done a brilliant job. I also don't mind the backdrops you had for these pics. Especially the first pic; what great eye candy!
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