My latest, Tamiya's huge old F-15E. This was a bit of a struggle and I'm not hugely happy with some of the finish, but it's big, grey and impressive, so that'll do me. Also, I think it may be indestructible.
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I added Eduard pre-painted PE for the seats, since the kit's had no belts, but all the other detail is from the box. Fit was mostly OK except for the canopy (the skirt was much too narrow for the sills and had to be extended with thin plastic card) and, oh dear, the wing roots. Both met up with the fuselage at front and back, but both had marked dips mid-chord, leaving very pronounced steps.
I'm sure I tightened up all the screws properly so I can't explain it. Packing and filler have disguised the problem but not removed it - in the wrong light a curious crescent is still visible on each side.