The Green Mean Machine - F-15 DJ Aggressor "Midori"

[tigrazor]

Hi all...


This is gonna be the first jet since my teenage years. Just wanted to build something real. The model arrived at my buddies home including the decals, gonna catch them on Saturday.





After all, it was a real bargain - the kit cost ca. 16€ at ebay, but 30 in the local mall. Originally, I wanted to build the Hasegawa version, but please have a look at this:

www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http://hyperscale.com/features/2002/images/f15djpds_title.jpg&imgrefurl=http://hyperscale.com/features/2002/f15djpds_1.htm&h=460&w=640&tbnid=B8OwqS5uyh5SGM:&zoom=1&tbnh=90&tbnw=125&usg=__SC80ddsAyBjpwp1j3xjZhR5MaeI=&docid=7A_sruIFeUqa7M&sa=X&ei=7AZ4VL_aLIT9PJnggMAF&ved=0CCgQ9QEwAQ&dur=211

and especially this:


Just a consideration: maybe, if I ever build another F-15DJ, I will opted for the Revell F-15E as stater kit, because it should be easy to convert in a DJ, and better than the Hasegawa for overall fit and fidelity to the real one.



So long...

[TRM]

Count me in Lucas!! Nothing wrong with a good bargain when there is some fun involved!!

[deafpanzer]

Bet it will be a nice change for you... you know me you will have my attention. LOL

[tigrazor]

Welcome aboard, guys!

[dupes]

I really dig these markings - and am VERY interested to hear how the DXM decals work out for you. Have heard mixed reviews...and they have several sets I'd like to pick up if they're good.

I've never heard anyone want to change a Revell E to a D (rather than use the Hasegawa kit) - do you have a list of the necessary tweaks/changes?

[tigrazor]

Not yet. As far as I know the EFTs are missing and the avionics were changed.

Additions, anyone?!

[tigrazor]

Engines are complete so far. Each one consists of 19 parts, btw. Some Milliput was neccessary, but thats okay.

[deafpanzer]

The details are very good!!! Are you sure you are not using aftermarket parts? LOL

[tigrazor]

LOL. Nope, no PE- or resine parts were harmed here. With the help of Humbrol MetalCote colors the engine got some paint. Furthermore, the pilots helmet (CMK figure) was modified with some Evergreen profile, lead wire and Tamiya tape.

[deafpanzer]

Fantastic work on the helmet... I like it very much!

[tigrazor]

Thanks! The DJ has different wheels. Furthermore, I completed the CMK pilot. It all turns out that I have to get me the Hasegawa kit, cause the cockpit is COMPLETELY different and the tail fins and and and... Anyways, loads of work ahead.

[deafpanzer]

Huge improvement... funny how small things like bolts & nuts can make things look much better!

Great work on the uniform too... hope he didn't drive you crazy?

[tigrazor]

Nope. But the base did! Its made from painted cardboard with a handpainted logo on the bottom.

[Leon]

Nice work on the engines,pilot and base Lucas.

[tigrazor]

Plan B is rolling. Went to my LHS again today and got this:

-Hasegawa F-15 DJ "Aggressor 2013"
-Hasegawa US-Pilot/Ground Crew Set B
-spill wagon from Aerobonus
-pallet truck from Aerobonus

Unfortunately, the CMK pilot is bigger than the Hasegawa ground crew figures. BTW, this is - by coincidence - gonna be a dual build! When I visited the shop today, the owner told me that hes building the blue machine from the box atm as well.

So I hope he has her ready for our expo in February 2015.











And the Revell F-15E? Maybe I build it like that... one day.

www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Farticle-1369020-0B49975200000578-775_634x379.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farticle-1369020%2FLibya-6-civilians-shot-rescuing-US-pilots-F-15E-plane-crash-near-Benghazi.html&h=379&w=634&tbnid=aJ8wHEhRi52aTM%3A&zoom=1&docid=A4Yn4DBhRupT7M&ei=cg6DVNvUBszCPOOBgZgF&tbm=isch&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=4740&page=3&start=56&ndsp=27&ved=0CIkCEK0DMEw

[pantherf]

Wow!  How'd I miss THIS!

Not gonna miss anymore as all that AM stuff added really makes this an epic build!




Jeff

[deafpanzer]

Good to see that you have been busy spoiling yourself with those aftermarket sets! LOL

[tigrazor]

Yep,NOW we have some aftermarket stuff.

[tigrazor]

The cockpit got some paint. Here and there some extra werde added made from plastic profile and lead wire.

[TRM]

Nice job on the office Lucas!! Really coming together now!!

[venom1]

Nice work in the pit Lucas! Love the logo on the base too, looks fantastic!

Cheers,

Sam

[deafpanzer]

Man, the pit looks AWESOME!!!

[tigrazor]

Could look a bit better imho. A real challenge are the Hasegawa gound crew figures. Basically, Japanese ground crews look similar. But the details on some figures are pretty awful, so I had to make a choice and had to play Dr. Frankenstein. Lead wire and Milliput again here. The pilot shown here is oob from the DJ kit.

[tigrazor]

All together now:

[Tojo72]

Cockpit looks great, should be a great scene.

[deafpanzer]

Always enjoy your updates... great work on the crew!

[tigrazor]

Thanks guys.

Finally the cockpit is done. Almost went nuts here. :chair:

Why? Well, there was almost everything to be redone. HUD holders too thick, handles missing, the side panels disnt fit at all - resulted in scratching the side parts - etc.

The HUD itself is made from clear bacon packaging material btw.


WIP











done

[deafpanzer]

Nice job sanding... likewise I try to sand down kit parts when necessary. It always make me nervous not to breaking them!!!

[tigrazor]

Shame, shame...

Yes, its been a very long time since I did something here. My mojo was a bit down, had some belly aching about the cockpit/body section, and as you can see its loads of putty work to do here - a mixture of milliput, CA glue and Mr.Surfacer and plastic profiles, that is. These are three spots only, there are more to be done all over the model. Especially the cockpit section needed a special treatment to fit - and I was forced to spread the landing gear section a bit, now its stuffed with profiles and CA glue so far.

Hope it wont get worse.

[Leon]

Lucas! nice work on the pit and figures.