This is a plastic 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF Airplane from Academy Plastics. The F-15E is a version of the Eagle designed specifically for attacking ground targets. It has almost double the fuel capacity of a standard F-15 fighter and can carry a huge array of bombs and missiles. FEATURES: Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft. Over 230 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced cockpit with 6 part ACES ejection seats, side console detail, and raised instrument panel detail. Optional exhaust nozzles with and without "turkey feathers". Intakes posable in ground or flight position with full intake ducting. Full load of GBU-12 bombs and missiles. Service History: U.S. Airforce; mid 1970"s to present. Description: Twin engine, two seat, ground-attack/strike fighter aircraft. MARKING OPTIONS: Two sheets of decals which contain national insignia, unit markings, "NO STEP" stencils, and individual aircraft markings. Aircraft S/N 82-1677, 37th Fighter Weapons Wing. Overall: Gunship Grey (FS36118) with steel engine exhaust fairings. Additional Paints Required: Flat: Black, Aluminum, Metallic Grey, Grey, Lt Grey, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Tan, Gold, Copper, Amber, Mahogany, Flesh. Gloss: Silver, Gun Metal. INCLUDES: One 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF Airplane REQUIRES: Assembly Hobby Knife Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS) Brushes Sandpaper Liquid Plastic Cement White Glue CA or Tube Type Thick Plastic Cement Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush. SPECS: Model Scale: 1/48 COMMENTS: Keep item out of reach of small children. san 7/30/01 ir/jl