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    F-14 Tomcat Parking Only

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Reddog-

    Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Now I've got another question. On the 1x1x1 missile load with the LANTIRN and bombs, why not put a second -9 on the opposite side of the first? Neither the LANTIRN or Phoenix should be in the way, and the Sidewinder doesn't weigh too much.

    F-14 Tomcat Parking Only

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Time to pay a visit to "Slugger-Ville"

    All photos are of the 90/91 Desert Shield/Desert Storm Cruise on the Saratoga.

    All aircraft had the same markings with the exception of Modex, BUNO and Aircrew names.

    VF103DS004.jpg

    Reddog

    Reddog-

    Thanks for sharing, and for this one especially. I didn't know F-14s could have an AIM-7 behind the -54s. :shoot: I also like the effect of the multiple colors of the fins, warheads, guidance units, etc. on the Phoenixes (Phoenii?).

    Is this what you mean by a 3x2x2 load (I'm guessing this is shorthand for the numbers of AIM-7 x AIM-9 x AIM-54)?

    Positive Thinker & Wolf Hornet?

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Jack - you are welcome. I look forward to seeing the finished results!

    Greg - More than the '87 scheme, I like the Privateers' later "script" scheme from the early 90's. I have this on another sheet (Super Scale?) and would probably build this before the earlier one. Also, don't forget the more vanilla '86 scheme from the Prairie Fire/El Dorado Canyon cruise on Coral Sea. It may not be as neat looking, but certainly historically significant. Those decals are available in 72nd and 48th.

    Keep on loving the bugs, people!

    Positive Thinker & Wolf Hornet?

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    JackMan-

    I'm not sure if this is the timeframe you are looking for. Koku-Fan Feb. '88 has a good photo spread of VFA-303 Golden Hawks and -305 Lobos (your wolves). The title is "Hornet in Reserve," photos by Frank B. Mormillo. They had just gotten birds from VFA-125, and it appears they were still in the original 3-color TPS scheme.

    I did find a few photos of the Lobos' deployments on the Nimitz ('90) and Lincoln ('92) on DefenseImagery.mil. None are closeups of the markings. Search for "VFA-305."

    Another source of decals for the Hornet in wolf's clothes is Repli-Scale sheet 1016. This has not only the two reserve squadrons noted above, but also decals for VFA-132 Privateers during their deployment to Japan in '87, also printed in the same issue of Koku-Fan. I've has this mag for years and snapped up the decals when I saw them on sale at a show this year. :woot.gif:

    Good luck in finding more photos of your birds!

    Ben

    Red Flag 09-5

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Jake-

    Thanks for sharing these spectacular shots! A lot of inspiration for modeling there.

    A question on the BUFFs: Was it just the light, or does the one closer to the camera (60-0008) look like a lighter shade of gray? Looks almost like the AMC Gray on the -135s farther down the page.

    Thanks again for sharing! :soapbox:

    -Ben

    Note to self.....

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    I too have splashed/spilled solvents on models and parts before. I found a fairly good solution to this by putting all work in progress on a higher surface on my bench (an upside down wooden box, ~15-20 cm thick). I did this to improve the ergonomics by bringing the work closer to eye level. I found the added safety benefit to the model by mixing paint, having open decal solutions, etc. down on the main bench surface.

    Hope this helps someone.

    F/A-18C Anti-shipping

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by bdt13

    I have some good photos in a book of A model hornets in the 80's with one HARM and a Harpoon (it said for balance) or two Harpoons. Unfortunately I am on vacation and can't get to it right now to get you the details. IIRC the asym load was on a leatherneck bird while the 2x AGM-86 was on a Navy one.

    Best of luck - I look forward to seeing posts once this is done!

    Biggin Hill Air Fair 2009

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Darius-

    Thank you for sharing these. I'm so glad that people on your side of the pond are willing to put the work in to keep some of these proud birds flying for us to see and remember those who built, worked on and flew them. British birds have so much character, and to see them in their native environment (air) must be thrilling!

    Thanks again,

    Ben

    F-15 Eagle

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Boman-

    The IDF Eagles did use A2G weapons on their F-15s for the 1985 strike on PLO headquarters in Tunis. I saw a color profile in a book (didn't buy it, so I can't refer you to it) with a MER worth of Mk. 82s on the C/L. Can't recall if it was an A or B.

    Ben

    What came in the mail for you today?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    TwoBobs Iron City Apaches decals (1/48). Putting these on a Revellogram Alpha kit; not the most accurate, but I'm going for OOB. Most likely will do 89-0256 from A company; this has the sharks mouth and the Steelers logo on the bottom.

    With nine (9!) different birds to choose from on this sheet, this is a tough choice. Each company on the sheet (A, B and C) has something interesting about it. So many models, so little time. :salute:

    MC-130E & H, Combat Talons

    in Props

    Posted

    Dez-

    Did you ever work out the decal situation? I know Wolfpack does a 1/48 MC-130 Iranian Hostage rescue bird, but that might not be the era you are looking for.

    Best of luck, and keep up the excellent work on this project! :wave:

    Ben

    Fleet Fort

    in Props

    Posted

    I had the distinct pleasure of seeing one of these in person before. I believe it was from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum up near Hamilton. My first thought was "What the %( is THAT!" :wave: The kind pilot told me all about it.

    rcaf, if you build it, I'd love to take a look.

    Ben

    2009 CF-18 Hornet "CENTURY HORNET"

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Thank you for sharing these great shots. I love gold on a classic Hornet. This is MUCH better than the Charlie that the USN repainted in the prototype scheme, and I thought that was pretty snazzy. My first Hornet model was the Revell quarter scale prototype A model. I was probably nine, and left the plastic white and painted the blue and gold with Testor's enamel. Haven't been the same since. Now I'm thinking it's time to take off for the Great White North... :thumbsup:

    A retrospective of Canadian demo Hornets would be a great group build for a big show. Has it been done?

    heavy loaded FB-111

    in Research Corner

    Posted

    Back in the '70s there was a USAF model display in one of the terminals in O'Hare. I clearly remember an F-111 with a psychotic number (36 or 48) of what I believe were M117s on the wings. Since I was just a kid I can't say for sure if these were 750s or 500s, but I do remember they looked fat. I was starting to build models at the time so I may have seen some decent representations of each to make a judgement. At least a few people in the AF had a vision in their head of a slow but deadly Aardvark.

    There were many types of aircraft in the case, but this one stands out in my mind 30 years later. :worship:

    Ben

    B-52H question

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    John-

    Regarding the decals - US Air Force Reserve was known as AFRES until June '93, I believe, at which point it was known as AFRC (Air Force Reserve Command). What date is your bird from?

    Best of luck on making the stub pylon look good. I think you are off to a good start. I've got one of these in the stash and the pylon was just one of the items keeping me from starting. I'd rather have the nine-bracket pylon for JDAMs, etc. over Afghanistan. The other was the bizarre framing on the windshield. How are you dealing with yours?

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