Academy 1/72 F-15E Full Build | D-Day Anniversary Markings

Greetings everyone! I hope you enjoy todays episode, The F-15 is one of my all time favorite modern aircraft and its even better looking in the colorful D-Day anniversary markings. Let me know what you think in the comments below!
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[@BayouChilehead]

Really nice build and the fitting issues were easily fixed! I made note about trimming the parts for the metal areas, I never heard of doing that!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, glad the video could be helpful!

[@budgey0065]

You really can’t compare this kit with their later F-14, F-16 and F-18 kits. This kit is quite old, but still, IMHO, not a bad kit. Luv your work mate! 😊

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Good to know, thanks for the info!

[@dmanton300]

This kit was all new in 2016-7. It bears no relation to the earlier F-15s they did. It is my favourite 72nd Strike Eagle kit, more accurate and easier to build than the GWH kit. The only real criticism is the F100 nozzles (the F110 nozzles are pretty nice) and the one piece canopy. Just a fabulous model.

[@mrcschubbyboymodels2503]

Sweeeet build! I have been building models for almost 50 years now and I am still learning new techniques for painting and detailing

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you, I still try to make sure I'm learning/trying something new when I can!

[@neilhaas]

Very nice jet F-15 nice work. I have F-15s of my own besides one transformer starscream. Love the F-15 jet.❤😊🤩😁😀💯

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

That would be fun to do a Starscream F-15!

[@chriswilken2616]

I like how you tell us not to get frustrated in building a model because sometimes they can be a little inferior or made from a different manufacturer so dont give up or they might take more patience

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

This one wasn't so bad, and really I was being nitpicky, but yeah, I think its a good mind set to have in general.

[@kg2995]

Nice work. I built the non D Day version. The surface detail on this kit is top notch. There are some issues as you pointed out. I would highly recommend this kit!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

right on!

[@biltrex]

Beautiful build! I've got a Tamiya 1/72 scale on the way. I don't think it's got quite the detail level as the Academy, but I'm definitely going to be leaning into your techniques here. I haven't built an airplane kit since before graduating high school, so it's going to be a whole new experience!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats great! Welcome back to the hobby!

[@paulcorrigan649]

That looks fantastic. Invasion stripes look good on anything. And you're absolutely right about modern jets being grey with a hint of grey. A personal secret I don't often admit too because I get shouted down, I was really unimpressed and underwhelmed with the F15. It always had a tough act to follow the F14, but it felt like a retrograde step in so many ways. But this model looks like a good representation notwithstanding it's shortcomings which you've navigated expertly

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, the F-14 is certainly a high bar for fighter jets!

[@St-lb8yy]

Very nice build, looks great once complete. I was lucky enough to see this beast at Lakenheath, looked awesome

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats awesome!

[@scaling_slav]

I enjoyed the whole build man, and as you know I'm a big fan of this build, this video just rounds it up, and I think, when time comes for F-15 I'll do Academy too, even tho it had some problems, final result is really really good!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it man! I would definitely say that none of the problems/issues are insurmountable, and I think you'd do a great job with it! Thanks for watching!

[@hattrick8684]

As long as you give ample drying time between coats and masking I’ve also never had issues with Alclad.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, that lines up with me experience.

[@Thetindallman]

There’s a specific camo for the f15e strike eagle. It is a little bit hard to find photos of, but it’s a ghost grey with a blue-ish grey. If you ever get another f15 model, it would be amazing to see this camo.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I think they have that camo on the F-15Cs, and I agree its very cool! I for sure want to do one like that.

[@cygnus618]

I just built this kit and had no issues with the fit. I took it to my hobby shop and they couldn’t believe how well it fit together.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats awesome, its entirely possible my issues were entirely of my own making!

[@truthhurts9241]

Ooooh, nice one Brett, really nice.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Many thanks!

[@wombat_models]

Really nice Brett. Love the paint job on this.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joebringas4807]

Great job Brett.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks Joe!

[@Leescreativeart]

Great job Brett. I really like the paint job and the look of this one. Thanks for taking your time on those invasion stripes. It paid off well. Great look

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks, they were a pain, but yeah, I'm pleased with how they turned out!

[@replik8models925]

Great work for such a small model Brett. Loved the metallic exhaust section 👊🤘

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks James!

[@darthhokum]

Perfect work 👍👍👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you 👍

[@43srgrock]

Love the work. Very nice build.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@adamanddadmathieson4689]

A brilliant build. I often struggle with getting invasion stripes correct, so I felt your pain! As always, looking forward to seeing your next video. Best Regards Paul

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a ton!

[@kilo_kilo]

if you fold over a little tab at the end of the masking tape, it will be easier to grab.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Great tip!

[@mazinman3]

Nice build Brett. I’ll have to check out those Academy F-14 & 18 models. I appreciate your skills.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I've got a build video on their F-14, great kit!

[@septiccalling8341]

She came out really well......nice job! 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻 LN is half an hour down the road from me and you used to see these around quite often. Three were painted up, the others having a yellow and a sky blue tail. It was 2019 for D-Day 75......

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

They would have been a sight to see, jealous!

[@edutaimentcartoys]

23:27 amazing repaint skill

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks!

[@goforitpainting]

Professional 👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewludwig9251]

Great build and finish! I am finishing my 1/48th version of this exact plane. One thing you overlooked in your reference photos is that all the leading edges of the wings on these three aircraft were painted Compass gray or Light Ghost gray. Also, the little antennas on top and bottom are painted a gull gray and have do not paint stencils on them. Might be too small for 1/72 though.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Interesting, I didn't notice a different color gray on the wing leading edges in any of the reference photos, do you have an example? Thanks for watching.

[@andrewludwig9251]

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[@western-m1a2]

It looks great i hope my f15 model goes as great as yours my is a older academy f15e

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@kevinhedrich6026]

Every time I watch your builds I want to buy the kit😅. In fact I bought the little Airfix P-51 after that build video. ( spoiler alert, masks on the way) Looks fantastic, always love a good F-15!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks Kevin, that will be handy to have a set of masks for the Mustang!

[@BrandonSparkman_Maker]

I'd be curious if you also did the Revell F-15E D-Day Tribute 1:72, how you think they compare.

[@sgtango4310]

I built the Revell one but not the Academy. The Canopy didn't fit, and the exhausts were terrible. I'd probably give it a 6.5 out of 10

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'll have to give that one a try sometime, thanks for watching!

[@EdgeR2]

As far as I know this is the same tooling as their multicolored F-15K that's similar to a gundam kit, so yes, color separation and all that is intentional

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

That makes sense, their Phantom kit was the same way.

[@user-vl4ty1qm6l]

Great job Brett 👍🏻 What is the blue masking tape you use? Cheers

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Its just commercial masking tape I get from the Home Depot, nothing fancy.

[@calebsutherland8878]

What do you use to keep the parts on the wooden sticks while painting? I have always been curious about that 😂

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

It goes by many names depending on where you're from, BlueTac, Poster Tac, Poster Putty.

[@calebsutherland8878]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Awesome. Thanks!

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm.