F-15C Eagle - Tamiya 61029

This F-15C Eagle kit from Tamiya comes with decals and paint schemes for three different USAF aircrafts. Also included are three fuel tanks, ALQ-119 ECM pods, AIM-9L Sidewinder and AIM-7F Sparrow air-to-air missiles. The instructions provide options for open or closed canopy and wheel doors. Nice details on APG-63 radar so I decided to not glue the nose cone. Overall nice details and a perfect fit of all parts as expected from a Tamiya model kit.  

Scale Models
Model:McDonnel Douglas F-15C Eagle
Brand:Tamiya
Number:61029
Scale:1:48
Released:1991 (new parts)
Tools:1978

Pros

  • Instructions are easy to follow with part numbers, colors and decals clearly marked.
  • Excellent fit – no need for plastic
  • Options for open or closed canopy. 
  • Options for wheel doors open or closed (wheels up or down).
  • Can be build with clean configuration or with fuel tanks, air-to-air missiles and ECM pods.

Cons

  • Instructions are in black/white only – would be nice with colored sheet with paint instructions.
  • Old tools – not as many details as other models with more recent tools.
  • No photo etched parts 
  • Only decals for USAF.

Conclusion

If you are looking for an USAF version of F-15C Eagle, this kit is very nice and the details are good for this price. 
However, some other models may have better details with photo etched parts.
I enjoyed building it and had no issues at all.