Revell 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle converted to the Isreali F-15i Ra'am

Wow, what a cool kit. This was one of Revell's best in this scale. I really wish revell came out with more updated modern jets. This one along with the F-18E/F's are incredible kits that you can still get for under $30.00.

I was asked by a client to convert the kit using the Skunkworks IDF weapons kit, and a conversion set along with decals. The mods are pretty simple, with out too much extra work. There are some cockpit differences.

The actual aircraft would probably never get off the ground configured like this, but the customer requested it this way to show off what it could carry. Pretty impressive all loaded down!

I rarely get to see the place where my models go, but fortunately this model went to a collector in town who is a super nice guy. He has a building outside his home dedicated to scale model aircraft that has to be seen to be believed. He collects from all over the world in all different scales. I was honored to have my kit in his collection.

F-15i Ra'am loaded with Pythons, Popeye guided bomb, and others.

Here's the other side

The "eye" of the Popeye Missile. It was made from a dress sequin with a drop of 2 part epoxy added to simulate the lense.



Nice underside detail-The data-link pod
was scratchbuilt from a spare external tank