Monogram F-15C Israeli Air Force

[Gary Brantley]

This is another older build, built circa the early-mid 1990s. I don't think that I ever posted it here before. It's painted with Humbrol and Model Master enamels and built basically out of the box. I'd have to look through my decals box to say for sure where the Israeli markings came from. When I look at the model now, I see so many things I would do differently these days. But back then, I thought it turned out great.

As my meager skills progressed, I didn't feel it was even worthy of a photo session. But back in 2017, I thought, "what the hell!?!" I'd take the old Eagle out to the airport and see how it looked in a different environment. All in all, I think she did okay. The passage of the years hasn't been that unkind once she was photographed in her natural setting. I've been very fortunate to have that little airport so nearby and so accessible. The ever-changing skies and airport scenery really enhances these old models and of course, the natural light is a plus as well!

[Medicman71]

Very nice!!!

[Duke Maddog]

That is fantastic Gary! That to me looks better than mine does, you really nailed it well.

[Gary Brantley]

Very nice!!!

Thanks, Mike!

That is fantastic Gary! That to me looks better than mine does, you really nailed it well.

Thanks, Mark!

Thank you both for the kind comments, gentlemen, they're sure appreciated!

[speedgraflex]

Bravo, Gary! These 2017 shots are wonderful. A small picky note photographer to photographer—shot 2 in the series the top edge of the canopy and the roof line of the background building have unfortunately fallen visually on top of each other and I think that’s slightly confusing and takes away from the composition. Otherwise, really beautiful images taken with a great deal of panache! Are you going to publish these in a book?

[Gary Brantley]

Thank you, Bruce! That means a lot to me. Man, you're sure right about that 2nd shot, and of course, that would be the only full-view I have of the SB side. I need to be more aware of those sight line conflicts in the future. I did once think about having a book made of airport images of my models; holding it to two pics per model would be tough and those would be hard to choose. Times about 40, iirc. But it would be fun to peruse, as would a book devoted to photos of my firearms.

[speedgraflex]

Gary,

I would certainly be extremely interested in a book from you on either subject; having grown up with an engineer father, an engineer uncle, and a law enforcement uncle, firearms and safety were stressed in my life very early. Plus pouring lead to make large caliber rounds for muskets. I miss the days of gunpowder on the range.

[BlackSheep214]

Wow…. You nailed this one out of the park! Well done, Gary!

[Stuart]

That's a cracking build Tony, very nicely done and well deserved of a photo-shoot!

[Tojo72]

Gary your pictures put your great builds over the top