1/32 Tamiya F-15SG

modified from F-15E

by Kace Wong

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  Singapore National Day 2006 

 

Hello, this is my first submission to ARC. I had a 3 years break from modeling when I moved overseas with work. So this is my first completed kit in a while. Hope you find it interesting.
 
In late 2005, Boeing F-15T (designation during bidding) was announced winner for Singapore Next Fighter Replacement Program. It is now designated F-15SG (SG for Singapore).
 
The model is modified from Tamiya 1/32 F-15E early release. I added Cutting Edge F-15I conversion and Tekniks GE F110 engine nozzle for the Hasegawa F-16 kit. Other resin add-on include an ACEII seat for the front cockpit and AIM-120C ARAAM both from Cutting Edge. Decals are combination of Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-5S from Siam Scale and the original kit.
 
There is a bit of work on the resin seat because it doesn't have details on the rails and braces at the back. Some 0.2mm plastic-card are added to detail. I also modified the original AN/AAQ-14 Targeting pod to Tiger Eyes standard. But Republic of Singapore Air Force is expected to get Sniper XR pod.
 

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This model is armed with 2xAIM-9L Sidewinder and 2xGBU-10 Paveway II (from kit), 2xAIM-120C ARAAM (resin) and 2xGBU-31 JDAM (from Tamiya F-16CJ kit). There is a center-lined fuel drop tank from the kit although I would like to load up 2 drop tanks under the wings. To make the most accurate F-15SG is quite a challenge at this moment because the configurations are still changing, so is the technology and planning. I used some element of creativity when it comes to the anticipated colour scheme and markings.

3-tone Southeast Asia camo scheme is chosen to depict the Fighter Replacement program for the retired A-4SU Super Skyhawk. It is more interesting than standard F-15E grey tone. There is a "little" creativity on the markings to reflect a transitional Peace program with TAC wing. The squadron picked is 149Sq Shikra that flew the F-5S.

Best wishes to all Singaporean at home and overseas. For those at home, enjoy the fly past for me. Happy National Day.

Kace

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Photos and text © by Kace Wong