In Box Review of Platz 1/144th Scale
McDonald Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
Flying Colors Selection, 2 in 1 Kit
Kit no. FC-11 2400
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: 1920 Japanese Yen from Hobby Link Japan. ($17.74)
Plus probably postage.
Copyright 2019
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: 1920 Japanese Yen from Hobby Link Japan. ($17.74)
Plus probably postage.
Copyright 2019
HISTORY:
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is an American all-weather multirole strike fighter[4] derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle.
The F-15E was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft.
United States Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles can be distinguished from other U.S. Eagle variants by darker aircraft camouflage and conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) mounted along the engine intake ramps (although CFTs can also be mounted on earlier F-15 variants).
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The Strike Eagle has been deployed for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Libya, among others.
During these operations, the strike fighter has carried out deep strikes against high-value targets and combat air patrols, and provided close air support for coalition troops.
It has also been exported to several countries.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Role: Multi role fighter, strike fighter
National origin: United States
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
First flight: 11 December 1986
Introduction to service: 30 September 1989
Status: In service
Primary users: United States Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, Israeli Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force
Produced: 1985–present
Number built: 420
Unit cost: F-15E: US$31.1 million (flyaway cost, 1998), F-15K: US$100 million (2006)
Developed from: McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Variants: Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is an American all-weather multirole strike fighter[4] derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle.
The F-15E was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft.
United States Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles can be distinguished from other U.S. Eagle variants by darker aircraft camouflage and conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) mounted along the engine intake ramps (although CFTs can also be mounted on earlier F-15 variants).
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The Strike Eagle has been deployed for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Libya, among others.
During these operations, the strike fighter has carried out deep strikes against high-value targets and combat air patrols, and provided close air support for coalition troops.
It has also been exported to several countries.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Role: Multi role fighter, strike fighter
National origin: United States
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
First flight: 11 December 1986
Introduction to service: 30 September 1989
Status: In service
Primary users: United States Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, Israeli Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force
Produced: 1985–present
Number built: 420
Unit cost: F-15E: US$31.1 million (flyaway cost, 1998), F-15K: US$100 million (2006)
Developed from: McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Variants: Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle
THE KIT:
Platz is based in Shizuoka City, Japan.
This kit comes in an un-shrink-wrapped end opening type box. I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably parts or the decal sheet find their way past one of the end flaps to become lost forever.
Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
The box art shows a F-15E color profile posed against a background that is split into tan and white. It is overall grey with black serial no. MO 26600 AF1707 on the sides of the rudder under a white horizontal bar with black GUNFIGHTERS on it, over a shield with a winged sword.
It is a F-15E with 366 OG "Gunfighters" Flagship s/n 88-1707.
Bottom of the box art says it's a ready to assembly plastic aircraft model kit in 1/144th with brilliant and unique color schemes by silk screen printed decals.
Platz is based in Shizuoka City, Japan.
This kit comes in an un-shrink-wrapped end opening type box. I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably parts or the decal sheet find their way past one of the end flaps to become lost forever.
Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
The box art shows a F-15E color profile posed against a background that is split into tan and white. It is overall grey with black serial no. MO 26600 AF1707 on the sides of the rudder under a white horizontal bar with black GUNFIGHTERS on it, over a shield with a winged sword.
It is a F-15E with 366 OG "Gunfighters" Flagship s/n 88-1707.
Bottom of the box art says it's a ready to assembly plastic aircraft model kit in 1/144th with brilliant and unique color schemes by silk screen printed decals.
One side panel says the kit is for modelers over 15 years of age. It is a plastic unassembled scale model kit. Glue and paint are not included. Some parts are extremely sharp. Handle carefully. Do not use near fire while using glue and or paint.
This is said in English, Japanese, Chinese and French. Copyright is 2019 by Platz and kit was made in Japan.
Platz's telephone and FAX numbers are provided, along with their stree address in Shizuoka City, Japan.
Platz's telephone and FAX numbers are provided, along with their stree address in Shizuoka City, Japan.
The other side panel begins with Platz's web address, followed by 2 color side profiles of F-15E's.
1. F-15E in wave pattern of green and grey, with black AF 71 291 on the sides of the rudder.
It is a prototype s/n 71-091, 1980.
2. A F-15I of the Israeli Air Force, No. 69 Squadron, no. 215. It is in a brown and green wave pattern over a grey under-carriage. It has the black serial no. 215 on the rudder and the nose. There is a large illustration of an eagle's head on the rudder. It carries the Israeli Star of David roundels in the usual 6 positions.
1. F-15E in wave pattern of green and grey, with black AF 71 291 on the sides of the rudder.
It is a prototype s/n 71-091, 1980.
2. A F-15I of the Israeli Air Force, No. 69 Squadron, no. 215. It is in a brown and green wave pattern over a grey under-carriage. It has the black serial no. 215 on the rudder and the nose. There is a large illustration of an eagle's head on the rudder. It carries the Israeli Star of David roundels in the usual 6 positions.
The bottom of the box repeats illustrations of all 3 of these F-15Es, showing their sides and tops.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
The kit holds two complete aircraft kits, composed of 9 olive-drab parts trees and a clear canopy each in a sealed clear cello bag and further in a self-adhering sealed clear cello bags, the decal sheet in another sealed clear cello bag and the instructions.
The instructions consists of single sheet, folded in the center to form four pages in 5 3/4" x 8" format, folded again to fit the box.
Page 1 begins with READ THIS FIRST and This is a plastic unassembled scale model kit. Glue and paint not included. Some parts extremely sharp. Handle carefully. Do not use near fire when using glue and paint. Suitable for age 15 and above again. This is in Japanese, Chinese and English.
Below is the first 2 assembly steps and the parts trees illustrations, Patz's telephone and FAX number and street address repeated and their web address.
Page 2 begins with decal application instructions in the 3 languages and another repeat of the telephone and FAX numbers.
Below this is the 3rd and 4th assembly steps.
Page 3 and 4 hold the remaining total of 6 assembly steps.
Step 5 and 6 are painting and marking guides for the box art scheme and the 2 schemes on the side panels (all already described above).
A suggested paint color listing of Gunze Sangyo and Model Master brands of paints is given.
Trees are not alphabetized and only the smallest parts have part number tabs next to the parts on the trees.
The 1st olive-drab tree holds the fuselage top. (1 part)
The kit holds two complete aircraft kits, composed of 9 olive-drab parts trees and a clear canopy each in a sealed clear cello bag and further in a self-adhering sealed clear cello bags, the decal sheet in another sealed clear cello bag and the instructions.
The instructions consists of single sheet, folded in the center to form four pages in 5 3/4" x 8" format, folded again to fit the box.
Page 1 begins with READ THIS FIRST and This is a plastic unassembled scale model kit. Glue and paint not included. Some parts extremely sharp. Handle carefully. Do not use near fire when using glue and paint. Suitable for age 15 and above again. This is in Japanese, Chinese and English.
Below is the first 2 assembly steps and the parts trees illustrations, Patz's telephone and FAX number and street address repeated and their web address.
Page 2 begins with decal application instructions in the 3 languages and another repeat of the telephone and FAX numbers.
Below this is the 3rd and 4th assembly steps.
Page 3 and 4 hold the remaining total of 6 assembly steps.
Step 5 and 6 are painting and marking guides for the box art scheme and the 2 schemes on the side panels (all already described above).
A suggested paint color listing of Gunze Sangyo and Model Master brands of paints is given.
Trees are not alphabetized and only the smallest parts have part number tabs next to the parts on the trees.
The 1st olive-drab tree holds the fuselage top. (1 part)
The 2nd olive-drab tree holds the fuselage bottom. (1 part)
The 3rd olive-drab tree holds: landing gear legs and wheels etc. (11 parts) One part is shaded-out in the parts trees illustrations. Indicating that it is excess and not needed to complete the kit.
The 4th olive-drab tree holds the vertical stabilizers (2 parts)
The 5th olive-drab tree holds: bomb racks, LANTRIN pod and drop tanks (6 parts)
The 6th olive-drab tree holds the cockpit tub , conformal fuel tanks and a gear door (2 parts)
The 7th olive-drab tree holds the outer fuselage panels etc. (2 parts)
The 8th olive-drab tree holds: an air intake, exhaust cones (3 parts)
The 9th part is the clear cockpit canopy.
The decal sheet for 3 versions offered.
There are no crew figures.
Detail is engraved.
Highly recommended.
I want to thank the folks at Platz who sent me this review sample.
All their products can be viewed on their web site at:
Detail is engraved.
Highly recommended.
I want to thank the folks at Platz who sent me this review sample.
All their products can be viewed on their web site at: