1:72 F‑15

The real subject

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine air superiority fighter that first flew in the first half of the 1970s. You will recognize it by its large wing with low wing loading, its pair of vertical tails and the heavy air intakes on the sides of the fuselage, whose leading sections pivot. The single-seat A and C versions were built for air combat, the B and D are their two-seat counterparts, and the two-seat E Strike Eagle attack version grew from the same airframe. The aircraft also serves with several foreign users and is among the most frequently built postwar fighters.

What an add-on set is

The item belongs among accessories for aircraft models in 1:72 scale. Add-on sets replace or supplement parts from a kit where an injection mold is not enough: these tend to be parts with fine detail, thin edges or a shape that cannot be drawn out of a mold. The extent and purpose of this set are given in the manufacturer's instructions and in the description on the packaging. Go through them before building and compare them with the model you are working on.

Building and painting tips

• Try the fit of the parts dry before you reach for the glue.
• Cut the surplus material away with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the rest off carefully.
• Cement for polystyrene may not hold on these parts; cyanoacrylate is more dependable.
• Wash and degrease the parts before painting, as paint does not hold on a greasy surface.
• The particular assembly procedure follows the manufacturer's instructions.

Terms of supply

An add-on set is supplied according to the breakdown on the packaging. The kit of the aircraft, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.