Tamiya 1/32 McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 60304
..About the McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
At one time during the missile boom years, the U.S. Air Force believed future air battles could be decided by air-to-air missiles rather than guns in the traditional dog-fighting manner. The need for air superiority weapons was relearned during the Vietnam Conflict and led to an Air Force requirement for an all-weather, single-seat, twin-engined fighter. This aircraft was to optimize counter-air operations.
The U.S. Air Force requested several manufacturers to study and develop prototypes during the late 1960s under the FX program (Fighter Experimental). McDonnell Douglas was awarded a contract to develop the F-15 Eagle jet fighter in December 1969. The Eagles advanced aerodynamic design greatly reduced drag at both the low and high lift configurations, and achieved superior maneuverability during varying flight conditions.
Making its maiden flight in July 1972, it was deployed in November 1974 as the F-15A Eagle, and had been in active service since then. It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100 afterburning turbofan engines developed exclusively for the for the F-15, and is capable of speeds in the Mach 2.5 range. The F-15 can carry a heavy load of devastating weapons, including the internally mounted 20mm M61A-1 Vulcan cannon, with 940 rounds of ammo, the AIM-7 Sparrow radar guided missile and AIM9 Sidewinder short range air-to-air missile. In 1979 an upgraded version of the Eagle was introduced as the F-15C. One notable change was the increase in fuel capacity, but even more fuel was made possible by the conformal fuel tanks, which snuggle between the wings and up against the jet inlet ramps. This increase in fuel capacity enables the Eagle to expand long range operations, such as escorting AWACS and strike aircraft to their targets. The Landing gear has been reinforced to accept the extra fuel weight, allowing a maximum take-off weight of 68,000 lbs (30844 kg). The F100 Pratt & Whitney engines were also upgraded for easier maintenance and increased performance. The F-15Cs maximum rate of climb at sea level is more than 50,000ft (15,240m) per minute.
As the Premier jet fighter the Eagle continuously receives improvements to keep pace with the changing state of the art. The multi-stage improvement program (MSIP) is organized to enhance the avionics, like the internal ECM system and computer capacity. The APG-63, provides excellent long range navigation and tracking for the Eagles fighter interdiction role. Owning to its versatility, adaptability and ruggedness, the F-15 Eagle will certainly continue to play its role of an air superiority fighter well into the 21st century.
Note: The color chart below is the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.
- TS-26- 100ml Pure White
- TS-30- 100ml Silver Leaf
- X-1- 10ml Black
- X-10- 10ml Gun Metal
- X-11- 10ml Chrome Silver
- X-12- 10ml Gold Leaf
- X-13- 10ml Metallic Blue
- X-14- 10ml Sky Blue
- X-16- 10ml Purple
- X-18- 10ml Semi Gloss Black
- X-2- 10ml White
- X-23- 10ml Clear Blue
- X-25- 10ml Clear Green
- X-26- 10ml Clear Orange
- X-27- 10ml Clear Red
- X-28- 10ml Park Green
- X-6- 10ml Orange
- X-7- 10ml Red
- XF-1- 10ml Flat Black
- XF-15- 10ml Flat Flesh
- XF-16- 10ml Flat Aluminum
- XF-19- 10ml Sky Grey
- XF-2- 10ml Flat White
- XF-24- 10ml Dark Grey
- XF-3- 10ml Flat Yellow
- XF-49- 10ml Khaki
- XF-51- 10ml Khaki Drab
- XF-54- 10ml Dark Sea Grey
- XF-56- 10ml Metallic Grey
- XF-57- 10ml Buff
- XF-60- 10ml Dark Yellow
- XF-61- 10ml Dark Green
- XF-62- 10ml Olive Drab
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Dangerous Goods
Some items such as rocket engines and RC fuel require additional charges due to “Dangerous Goods” category. Due to these items being sent by a courier, someone must be home to receive the item, or a slip may be left instead. These items cannot be shipped to PO boxes. Please note, rocket engines of size 'E' or higher cannot be shipped. They can only be picked up in store.
Oversize Items
Any items that are larger than 1 metre in any dimension are considered an oversize item and are not accepted by Australia post and as such, require additional charges to be sent by courier. Due to these items being sent by a courier, someone must be home to receive the item or a slip may be left instead. These items cannot be shipped to PO boxes.
RETURNS POLICY
Frontline Hobbies is committed to providing customers with the best products and service. We are aware that sometimes returns are required and have detailed in this policy how to return a product to Frontline Hobbies.
Please note that all products are sold with manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted.
14 Day Return Guarantee
Not what you expected? Changed your mind?
We offer a 14-day return policy for any unopened, undamaged product in original condition.
Contact us within 14 days of delivery and we will gladly accept your return. Then package and ship it back to us. Once received, we will arrange a credit or refund.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
Please note, for change of mind returns, it is the customers responsibility to pay for return postage.
Incorrectly Shipped Products
If you have received the wrong item, please contact us immediately upon receiving your delivery so we can arrange the correct items to be shipped out, and for return of the item received. We may require a photo of the product so we can verify.
Please keep the products in their original packaging and we will send you a return shipping label. Print it out, attach to the package; and either take to Australia Post, or for larger items we can arrange a courier to collect the items.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
If the product is not deemed to be incorrect, we may return the product to you at your cost or we may offer a reduced credit to cover any shipping costs incurred.
Damaged Products
If you have received a damaged item, please contact us immediately upon receiving your delivery so we can arrange replacement items to be shipped out, and for return of the damaged item. We may require a photo of the product so we can verify.
Please keep the products in their original packaging and we will send you a return shipping label. Print it out, attach to the package. We will let you know whether to return it to Australia Post, or if we can arrange a courier to collect the item.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent further damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
If the product is not deemed to be damaged, we may return the product to you at your cost or offer a reduced credit to cover any shipping costs incurred.
Faulty products
If you have received a faulty item, please contact us so we can arrange the product to be returned to us for assessment. We may check manufacturer standard warranty to verify the product is still under warranty before we arrange a return label.
Please keep the products in their original packaging and we will send you a return shipping label. Print it out, attach to the package. We will let you know whether to return it to Australia Post, or if we can arrange a courier to collect the item.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent further damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
Upon receipt of a faulty product, we will either test the product ourselves or return the product to the manufacturer or supplier for assessment. Goods that require testing may take up to 30 business days.
If a fault is detected, and is not due to wear and tear, or misuse, we will offer you a replacement, credit, or refund.
If the fault does not fit the above criteria and is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, then a replacement, credit or refund may not be provided. We may offer to repair the product at your cost. We will provide an estimate of any charges before commencing with any repairs.
Processing Credits & Refunds
We will normally issue a credit note within 10 business days of us receiving the goods returned in accordance with this policy. Goods that require testing may take up to 30 business days. The credit notes which are issued can then be used as a payment against future purchases or converted to a refund.
All refunds will be returned to the payment method used for the original purchase. If for any reason we cannot refund to the original payment method, we may require ID to be sighted to verify identity, or offer store credit in lieu of a refund.
Should you require further information, please feel free to contact us.