locations of the 3D printed objects I used on this build: Ejection seats - cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1-72-scale-f-15-aces-ii-ejection-seat?srsltid=AfmBOoq2jnc4gGp5BuQ-6CJP2v2bFzHBbkJNYYzVkONFQYh_g64n24Ib (scaled up to 1/48) AIM-120 AMRAAMs - www.updraftmodels.com/product-page/1-48-aim-120c-amraam Protective Covers - cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/f-15-eagle-protective-covers
Best value for money 1/48 scale F15E out there, especially for Gulf War era. Lack of ordinance is a big detractor. I think there is a rebox with some bombs included these days. This is one of Revell's finest. At $18 to $25 USD, its a big win. It still looks good on my shelf years later. Great box art too, scud hunting! Im going to try some of your techniques on dry brushing and panel wash for cockpits going forward
I think that the variable intake ramps are actually raised when powered down. This is not real life so take it with a grain of salt, but I fly the F-15E a lot in DCS, and part of the startup sequence is waiting for the intake ramps to drop once the jet is powered on and the switches for them are flipped. Being a virtual pilot and a model maker is pretty useful, as you have a fairly accurate virtual model you can view whenever! Also, thank you for posting another F-15E video! A few months ago, I found your Academy F-15E build video, and that was the video that convinced me to finally try building my own kits! After a first build, I am now working on that academy kit, and will be taking pointers from this video as well! Thanks for posting these and explaining everything with so much detail!
Ahh, good to know about the intake ramps! Glad you decided to take the plunge in to model building! Thats exciting, and good luck on your current build!
The 3D-printing of today is amazing, so detailed and sharp! Also seeing some commercial companies using 3D printing, such as Pilot Replicas and their seats for the SAAB 105.
I'm always impressed with car modelers, the amount of work that goes in to getting that nice smooth glossy finish! Thats a level of craftsmanship that I haven't unlocked yet! Thanks for watching!
Nice build my friend. You said you did not know why the aircraft was not a semi gloss shine,well that's and easy one. If the aircraft is dedicated to air shows with a paint scheme like you done it is semi glossed. If it is a front line fighter doing and air show and goes back to base well it done in a flat due to it is easier to repaint. You have to strip the gloss shine on a hard or semi gloss in order the paint to stick. A flat just clean good and paint....😊😊😊😊
I use pretty much all Vallejo Model Air and I agree with your statement of finding what works for you and Vallejo. I love the paint sets, but I find Vallejo to be subject to atmospheric conditions more so then say Tamiya paints. The paints work great once you find the happy spot.
Hah, I also once spilled some extra thin, funnily enough also a Revell 1/48 jet, altho it was a Tornado in my case. Glad I'm not the only one. And it was over the underside of one of the horizontal stabilizers, pretty flat surface so it was an easy enough fix and only cost me some time for sanding and rescribing (and half the bottle of extra thin cement).
IIRC the turkey feathers created a lot of maintenence issues by jamming. It was not just about having to remove them for maintenance; they did not work properly. As for the intakes: I usually see those raised on parked aircraft. When the engines power up, the intakes slam down. It's pretty spectacular to see.
I actually was impressed with this kit when I first built it years ago. Yes, some fixes but only a few. Biggest bitch was the total lack of a weapons load-out. Dane
wow, I love the F-15E Eagle, ESPECIALLY the heritage models They are absolutely beautiful! have you done a P-61 yet? if not I would love to see a video on that one question about panel washing, I have not done any models recently but I have always been intimidated by panel washing my aircraft, what are the step for me to do it? or like whats something that could help me. lastly hows the YF-23 Black Widow II coming along? meaning how far is it out on the schedule if you can share (lol ik ive pestered you about this a lot)
I've done a few of the old Revell P-61 decades ago, but nothing recently. Its definitely one I'd like to do again though someday. As for the YF-23, I'm not sure yet. I've taken on a number of commissions this year and those will take priority, but I will attempt to fit it in when I can.
Thank you! Here are where I got all of the files for this build: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1-72-scale-f-15-aces-ii-ejection-seat?srsltid=AfmBOoq2jnc4gGp5BuQ-6CJP2v2bFzHBbkJNYYzVkONFQYh_g64n24Ib (scaled up to 1/48) www.updraftmodels.com/product-page/1-48-aim-120c-amraam cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/f-15-eagle-protective-covers
@HammerheadModelMaking Hey, thanks, Hammer. I really appreciate it. I originally only planned on buying a resin 3d printer. But talking to the guys one night at our local bike night. Telling them of my plans. Within a few days later. 2 different friends brought me fdm printers. Now, in to both fdm and resin . And now I have too many. Lol. It doesn't take long to fill up a new room addition for my model building, with too many printers. Now, I'm trying to learn the rc aircraft hobby .
Here you go, I had to upscale them to 1/48: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1-72-scale-f-15-aces-ii-ejection-seat?srsltid=AfmBOoq2jnc4gGp5BuQ-6CJP2v2bFzHBbkJNYYzVkONFQYh_g64n24Ib
Either the mid-late 90s Tamiya 1/48 kits (Bf109E, F4U Corsair etc), or the Hobbyboss 1/72 Easy Build kits are great starters, depending on your budget. They let you build up your skills on kits that practically fall together, and they're both quite affordable.
Has to be a Spitfire Mk.I of course(unless you aren't a fan of them, it's just a really common starter model kit). But really just find something small(1/72 scale), maybe even some sort of starter set with paints\brushes. Try one of the new Airfix starter sets for something really simple if you don't mind ultra-simplified details, otherwise basically just get something small which won't cost a fortune in supplies to make.
It looks like some people have already given you some good responses, I will just throw out one of my favorite kits, the Airfix 1/72 P-51D mustang. Its fairly inexpensive and quite fun to build
This heritage scheme is a medley of topics. It doesn't depict any one plane at any moment In time. For example, the British callouts for the colors and the national insignia round star with yellow were NEVER used by the USAAF. But they were used by American pilots of the 4th Fighter Group who had volunteered to fly with the British before the American military officially entered the war. Also, the picture of the pilot on the inside of the vertical stabs is of Col. Donald Blakeslee who got the first kill in P-47 and who had the most time flying missions.
I'm not completely certain but I think it was a hangover from when the RAF Eagle Squadrons and their aircraft transferred across to the USAAC 4th Fighter Group.....the insignia were, I believe, just 'starred' over.
The number of times I “set the tone” by rushing or misreading the instructions. Even though you power through the kit you still resist putting a hammer to it lol😂
locations of the 3D printed objects I used on this build:
Ejection seats - cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1-72-scale-f-15-aces-ii-ejection-seat?srsltid=AfmBOoq2jnc4gGp5BuQ-6CJP2v2bFzHBbkJNYYzVkONFQYh_g64n24Ib
(scaled up to 1/48)
AIM-120 AMRAAMs - www.updraftmodels.com/product-page/1-48-aim-120c-amraam
Protective Covers - cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/f-15-eagle-protective-covers
Who doesn't love a strike eagle? Nailed it, I can only like the video once, but 2 thumbs up 👍 👍
Thank you!!!
Yeh I suppose it's not bad. It's a great looking build Mr Hammer and I loved all the helpful tips and advice you give along the way.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the long video and content I really do enjoy watch it!
Thanks for watching!!
Best value for money 1/48 scale F15E out there, especially for Gulf War era. Lack of ordinance is a big detractor. I think there is a rebox with some bombs included these days.
This is one of Revell's finest. At $18 to $25 USD, its a big win. It still looks good on my shelf years later.
Great box art too, scud hunting!
Im going to try some of your techniques on dry brushing and panel wash for cockpits going forward
Thanks for watching!!
I think that the variable intake ramps are actually raised when powered down. This is not real life so take it with a grain of salt, but I fly the F-15E a lot in DCS, and part of the startup sequence is waiting for the intake ramps to drop once the jet is powered on and the switches for them are flipped. Being a virtual pilot and a model maker is pretty useful, as you have a fairly accurate virtual model you can view whenever! Also, thank you for posting another F-15E video! A few months ago, I found your Academy F-15E build video, and that was the video that convinced me to finally try building my own kits! After a first build, I am now working on that academy kit, and will be taking pointers from this video as well! Thanks for posting these and explaining everything with so much detail!
Ahh, good to know about the intake ramps! Glad you decided to take the plunge in to model building! Thats exciting, and good luck on your current build!
That plane deserves this great build... Kudos 😎
Thank you!
Really, really excellent video! Thank you!
I really appreciate you watching!
I do like this D-Day style marking on a modern jet, outstanding!
Thank you!!
Perfect build 💪💪💪
You're too kind!
Great build. Thank you for taking the time and effort to show us this step-by-step build!
You bet, thanks for watching!
Fantastic work
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh yeah. I was waiting for this video! Thanks for sharing.
Hope you like it!
The 3D-printing of today is amazing, so detailed and sharp! Also seeing some commercial companies using 3D printing, such as Pilot Replicas and their seats for the SAAB 105.
Yeah, I'm really excited to see how 3D printing expands in the hobby.
Bloody Awesome!
Thanks!
personally i make car models but really enjoy your plane model videos😁
I'm always impressed with car modelers, the amount of work that goes in to getting that nice smooth glossy finish! Thats a level of craftsmanship that I haven't unlocked yet! Thanks for watching!
@@HammerheadModelMaking i cant say im too good at it yet😂 but with each model i am getting better
Beautiful build ..
Thank you!
Brilliant.......beautiful looking thing. Veey entertaining! 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks!!
Nice build my friend. You said you did not know why the aircraft was not a semi gloss shine,well that's and easy one. If the aircraft is dedicated to air shows with a paint scheme like you done it is semi glossed. If it is a front line fighter doing and air show and goes back to base well it done in a flat due to it is easier to repaint. You have to strip the gloss shine on a hard or semi gloss in order the paint to stick. A flat just clean good and paint....😊😊😊😊
Well, that really makes a lot of sense, thank you for sharing!
amazing work! really gonna help with my own gwh 48 eagle
Awesome! Have fun with your build!
tHE GOAT HAS POSTED!!11!11
Cheers mate!
Spilling the cement 😀, my favorite is spilling MicroSol all over the decal sheet.
Yeah, that sounds awful!
It is a pretty scheme.
I agree!
I use pretty much all Vallejo Model Air and I agree with your statement of finding what works for you and Vallejo. I love the paint sets, but I find Vallejo to be subject to atmospheric conditions more so then say Tamiya paints. The paints work great once you find the happy spot.
Yeah, it might be a pain to use sometimes, but I really to love the color range that Vallejo has!
Well done
Thank you!
Hah, I also once spilled some extra thin, funnily enough also a Revell 1/48 jet, altho it was a Tornado in my case. Glad I'm not the only one. And it was over the underside of one of the horizontal stabilizers, pretty flat surface so it was an easy enough fix and only cost me some time for sanding and rescribing (and half the bottle of extra thin cement).
Glad you were able to salvage your Tornado!
IIRC the turkey feathers created a lot of maintenence issues by jamming. It was not just about having to remove them for maintenance; they did not work properly.
As for the intakes: I usually see those raised on parked aircraft. When the engines power up, the intakes slam down. It's pretty spectacular to see.
Good to know, thanks for the info!
Use a wet pallet when you are hand painting with acrylic paint
Yeah, I've thought if getting one.
I actually was impressed with this kit when I first built it years ago. Yes, some fixes but only a few. Biggest bitch was the total lack of a weapons load-out. Dane
Yeah, simple fixes and its good to go!
36:48 I guess that film “nails” it.
Ha ha, good one!
wow, I love the F-15E Eagle, ESPECIALLY the heritage models They are absolutely beautiful!
have you done a P-61 yet? if not I would love to see a video on that one
question about panel washing, I have not done any models recently but I have always been intimidated by panel washing my aircraft, what are the step for me to do it? or like whats something that could help me.
lastly hows the YF-23 Black Widow II coming along? meaning how far is it out on the schedule if you can share (lol ik ive pestered you about this a lot)
I've done a few of the old Revell P-61 decades ago, but nothing recently. Its definitely one I'd like to do again though someday. As for the YF-23, I'm not sure yet. I've taken on a number of commissions this year and those will take priority, but I will attempt to fit it in when I can.
i see hammerhead models
i click.
Cheers mate!
Great build. I have this in my old stash. Where did you find the print files. Are they resin or fdm. Love the extra ordinance.
Thank you! Here are where I got all of the files for this build:
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1-72-scale-f-15-aces-ii-ejection-seat?srsltid=AfmBOoq2jnc4gGp5BuQ-6CJP2v2bFzHBbkJNYYzVkONFQYh_g64n24Ib
(scaled up to 1/48)
www.updraftmodels.com/product-page/1-48-aim-120c-amraam
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/f-15-eagle-protective-covers
@HammerheadModelMaking Hey, thanks, Hammer. I really appreciate it. I originally only planned on buying a resin 3d printer. But talking to the guys one night at our local bike night. Telling them of my plans. Within a few days later. 2 different friends brought me fdm printers. Now, in to both fdm and resin . And now I have too many. Lol. It doesn't take long to fill up a new room addition for my model building, with too many printers. Now, I'm trying to learn the rc aircraft hobby .
Stupid question but what scale is this?it looks amazing!!
Thanks! it is 1/48 scale.
How did you make the custom masking for the external power cover?
You'll have to excuse my ignorance, but what part is the external power cover?
Buy cellulose thiners.its the same as tamia extra thin and a fraction of the ptice
I'll look into it, thanks for the recommendation!
Sand pro- like glue globs never even happened
I try!
Can you share where you got the ACES II seat files from?
Here you go, I had to upscale them to 1/48:
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1-72-scale-f-15-aces-ii-ejection-seat?srsltid=AfmBOoq2jnc4gGp5BuQ-6CJP2v2bFzHBbkJNYYzVkONFQYh_g64n24Ib
hey I've never built a model before and I'm a young teen so what starter plane or planes would you reccomend
Either the mid-late 90s Tamiya 1/48 kits (Bf109E, F4U Corsair etc), or the Hobbyboss 1/72 Easy Build kits are great starters, depending on your budget.
They let you build up your skills on kits that practically fall together, and they're both quite affordable.
@@JohnSmith-jj2yd thanks 😊
Has to be a Spitfire Mk.I of course(unless you aren't a fan of them, it's just a really common starter model kit). But really just find something small(1/72 scale), maybe even some sort of starter set with paints\brushes. Try one of the new Airfix starter sets for something really simple if you don't mind ultra-simplified details, otherwise basically just get something small which won't cost a fortune in supplies to make.
It looks like some people have already given you some good responses, I will just throw out one of my favorite kits, the Airfix 1/72 P-51D mustang. Its fairly inexpensive and quite fun to build
I would like ti buy this model kit. Where is it available?
A few stores carry it, but you can also find it on ebay.
This heritage scheme is a medley of topics. It doesn't depict any one plane at any moment In time. For example, the British callouts for the colors and the national insignia round star with yellow were NEVER used by the USAAF. But they were used by American pilots of the 4th Fighter Group who had volunteered to fly with the British before the American military officially entered the war. Also, the picture of the pilot on the inside of the vertical stabs is of Col. Donald Blakeslee who got the first kill in P-47 and who had the most time flying missions.
I'm not completely certain but I think it was a hangover from when the RAF Eagle Squadrons and their aircraft transferred across to the USAAC 4th Fighter Group.....the insignia were, I believe, just 'starred' over.
I didn't know that about the pilot who is pictured on the tail, thanks for sharing!
The number of times I “set the tone” by rushing or misreading the instructions. Even though you power through the kit you still resist putting a hammer to it lol😂
Yep, you get it!
I saw this model at hobby lobby but didn’t buy it cause I suck at painting or putting on D-Day stripes
Yeah, the stripes can be a little intimidating!
Never buy tamiya extra thin. Buy their pink cap airbrush cleaner. It is the same thing but at a much lower price.
I'm not familiar with that, it works as model cement?
Not heard you rambling dude , just shut the sound off 😁😁👍👍
Is this you liking the commentary or hating on it?
Whatever gets you to the end!