"He was his buddy, and his enemy" This is a project I started back in early 2023, so there were large parts of my beginner work mixed into it. I was tempted to fix them all but I think it is better to just call it done so it can serve as a time capsule for my skill level back then. The model is made of 1/72 F-15C from Platz, with a 3D printed pilot and Hasegawa's Ace Combat Zero decals. By the end of the project I probably felt more or less the same as Pixy in that final interview, feeling a mix of regret, joy and new insights. Obligatory "Yo buddy, still alive?"