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Revell F-15E Strike Eagle
Topic Started: Nov 12 2014, 11:36 AM (175 Views)
Mark M
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Revell 1/48 F-15 E Strike Eagle & Bombs



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The F-15 E is probably the most powerful Air Superiority Fighter in the USAF. It can reach a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 at high altitude. Developed in 1984, is a further development of the F-15D. This two-seater is used for both air-to-ground operations with a heavy weapon load as well as an interceptor for night and all-weather missions. The F-15 E has advanced radar and infrared systems, multifunction displays for both navigation and weapon delivery and additional fuel tanks and numerous external attachment points. With the high-performance AN / AGP 63 on-board radar, targets up to a distance of 160 km (100 miles) can be detected and engaged with one of the numerous weapon systems. With a maximum weapon load of up to 11 tons the F-15E is able to accommodate a wide range of different weapons systems, including laser-guided JDAM and Paveway series bombs. It mastered its baptism of fire in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm in Iraq. The aircraft we have selected is nicknamed Tiger Lead and together with the Manhattan silhouette is a reminder of the terrorist attacks of 9-11-2001. She received the nose livery during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan



The Kit


This is a re-release of the 2000 issue of the F15, and without a doubt the best F-15 on the market, the detail out of the box is stunning and the fit is perfect. One thing the older boxing was missing was armament this has been rectified in this boxing with a extra weapons sprue.

- Finely detailed surfaces with recessed panel joints
- Detailed cockpit with ejection seats and instrument panels
- Separate air-brake flaps, optionally deployed
- Detailed undercarriage
- Very detailed engine exhaust cone with separate control linkage
- 2 additional fuel tanks
- Extensive pylon armament
- 4 GBU-10 Bombs
- 2 GBU-15 Bombs
- 4 Sidewinder guided missiles
- LANTIRN pods
- Covers for the air-intakes
- Cockpit ladder


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The instructions....


These are the normal Revell booklet style with 16 pages covering the 58 steps of the build, the Paints are in Revell callouts only and some require mixing


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The decals

These are very clean and crisp and in perfect register with minimal excess on each decal

Markings are for:

- F-15E Strike Eagle AF 87-0169 Tiger Lead 391st FS / 366th FW - Mountain Home AFB
- F-15E Strike Eagle AF 89-0474 Demo Team 2011 336th FS / 4th TFW - Seymour Johnson AFB


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The Plastic...

The grey plastic is very crisp and clean and has nice fine engraved panel lines and the detail on parts like the engines and cockpit is simply stunning

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In Conclusion


This is a very welcome re-release of a superb Revell Kit, yes i know there are other good F-15’s out there but for the price and sheer quality of the kit this is in my opinion the Best


Revell model kits are available from all good toy and model retailers. For details visit www.revell.de/en, @RevellGermany or facebook.com/Revell
a new-look Revell website has now gone live at www.revell.de/en.

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Olde Farte
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
This is nice, one's sitting in my loft since first release. Said to be the best F-15E in 1/48th around.
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LCDR Paul "Voodoo" Carter
Looks good!!
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