Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy

Well, after all this time, I finally gave up looking for LRF1's and made my own. Structure included thick plastic tube, large drinking straw sections (made it just bit closer to the real dimension), AIM-54 nosecones and rocket pod bits (for the rear interior). Did my limited best to approximate markings with white decal striping and white F-4 data.

Yep, saw that! Although, the F-4's weren't specially marked, just shadowy footage of them passing over. As a teen I used to mock stuff like that, but as a middle-aged guy I realize just how few and poor were the options for the moviemakers.

Just did these screen shots from 1957's "Jet Pilot" (not John Wayne's best film; the total storyline makes the first Top Gun's plot problems look like brilliance). The F-86 seen here was called a MiG in the film, but not specifically a -15 (although in the early 50's when it was filmed, what else could it have been?). It has the tail and wingtips effectively painted with false shapes to hide the Sabre outline, and *seems* to have a yellow hammer/sickle (is it?) on the red tail. I have to say, for the timeframe, I find this quite striking. Question, is it an "A" version of the Sabre? I

Wow, thanks! Yep, based on the style of the star, that is a VF-126 bird

When (guessing late 50's) did T-33's start having gray interiors rather than interior green? Wondering about one photographed in 1957, though I'm guessing not a new build, so thinking I should go with green?

Finally finished screen shots of the 1988 TV miniseries "AMERIKA". I saw one night of it (I was 17) and remembered the Soviet helicopter attack on the outcasts/political dissidents. Please tell me if I've mis-named any of these, as helicopters are not my forte: - 2 x Modified SA 341 Gazelles (both "Blue Thunder" helicopters) - SA Alouette II's (modified with winglets) - Bell H-13 Sioux (think "M.A.S.H.") for the evil Soviet Major's personal mount - note very small, almost invisible "bort number" on the side behi

Really long shot. I don't suppose decals exist for this F-84F (from the 50's movie "The Hunters") in 1/72? https://www.stuttgart-modellbau.de/blog/2019/09/28/f-84-f-thunderstreak-mig-double-von-italeri-in-148/

Love it! Those are great, thanks!

Putting together a list of what I call "Hollywood MiGs," the "art" of taking western planes and having them play Soviet-designed aircraft for TV and movies. I laughed at the efforts as a kid, but now I appreciate how well (and sometimes not-so-well) they did with what they had (some laughable but overall kinda neat). Tell me what I'm missing: FIXED WING: - The Big Lift (1950): P-47D's as Yak fighters - Sabre Jet (1953): F-86A as MiG-15 - The McConnell Story (1955): F-84F as MiG-15 - Iron Petticoat (1956): F-84F as MiG-15

Que bien hecho, tus colores en los detalles son fantasticos!! Muy, muy impresionante!

Not desperate. Just if these happen to be rotting away with dust on someone's shelves. Started is fine, within reason of course Again, that's the Trumpeter F-100C, in 1/72. Thanks folks! jollyrogers5 at hotmail

Long shot. Anyone happen to have rotting in their stash the Fantastic Plastic (or other) release of the Northrop Stealth XST proposal?

Hey there, Apologies for the late reply (probably too late), but I haven't spent much time in here over the past couple of years. Yes, Maryland was still in Measure 1, meaning 5D dark gray up to the level of the stacks and then 5L light gray above. It is possible they were planning a transition to a blue-gray and had started it on the Arizona and Oklahoma following their collision in October, but not the rest of the fleet (incidentally, the Arizona being in blue or gray is one of the hottest argued topics among warship fans. I was blessed to have served the Arizo

Yep, you've convinced me. I appreciate everyone's input! Fortunately no rush; I've still got a bigger stash than I intended to work on....

Would love that! Except where to find? No sign at Spruebrothers or Ebay (my go-to sites).... EDIT Nevermind, just saw it's expected but not released, correct?