bernie mckenna

thedoors are always down and have a safety strut installed,they are not like the gears locks.Thats a very dangerouse area to work in and the struts always had to be in. Never liked working in that area even with ythe struts in. Bernie McKenna

it about the 1/48 GWM F-15. I have the J and had heard about the stabs being too thick. Bernie

thanks for the info.I sent away for one set of stabs forgot I needed 2. Please put me down for 3 of the canopy/windscreen sets as I can use them also. Thanks again. Bernie

Sorry for the late reply. I have seen them with 2 AGM-45's outboard, CBU's inboard and C/L tank. Also with rockets or bombs on the inboard. Also they have a dual rail AGM launcher didn't use much vibrations. I also saw them with 2 AGM-78's, 2 AGM 45's and a C/L tank ,but in photos. Saw one picture of it taking/off or landing but it was also for PR purposes.Another with 2 AGM-78's inboard, and 2 dual AGM-45 on each outboard but that was a photo shot and supposedly they made leaflets and dropped them around the SAM sites. How true?? I think if they had one wing tank they always had the c/l

Have seen photos of them still carrying bombs even later than 68.All the way up to the end I think. Bernie

First used by F-105 10 March 68 Bernie

it is your model so you can load it that way. But they probably would have gone wit the AGM-45 on one outboard and ECM on the other. AGM-78 on one inboard and a tank on the other as gas was a premium thing. Bernie

The F-105F could carry the AGM-78 by mid 67 6 were assigned to Takhli. the standard load in 67 was 2 AGM-45's outboard and 2 CBU-24/b inboard and a c/l tank but could be changed around. with a MER and wing tanks. In 67 7AF ordered all F-105's going north to carry an ecm pod including F's.G's started reaching combat units in April 68 but the one's with the side pods didn't arrive till 71. I think Cooter in the photo may be an early G without the pods but can't see tail number to check. Got the info out of Warbird Tech #18 by Davis and Menard. Hope this helps Just saw the tail number.Going

all the photos I have show silver doors etc. AF aggressors. can't get the photos copied.

at Soesterberg in the Netherlands we had nose art from around 1986-7 till if I'm no mistaken we were deactivated and the base closed.Most aircraft had Wolfhounds in black on the nose,some had a black wolfhound in a circle and the CO aircraft full color wolfhound on the nose. On the tail there was a small crown in the tail stripe because we were under the dutch control.Also had a very nice unit patch on the intake.Don't have a clue how to post pictures otherwise I would.

Is the kit still available

I meant working on the real F-14 the one that flew

I meant on the real F-14.

Guys a question if I may . How many of you have worked on the F-14. I am just curious.

You have no idea how AMK is going to do the Aim-9s.They may do it the same way.You really should wait until you see shots of the AMK tomcat.Oh wait its been what a year since they said they were going to do an F-14 but nothing to see so far. Maybe this is cheaper and easier to produce the different versions when they produce other models of the F-14. To keep comparing Tamiya's F-14 to something you can't even see is kind of stupid if you asking me.If you had spruce shots of the AMK that would be different as you could see what was including. And yes I have the Mig kit and its nice. Ber

I have never seen AGM-12's on the outboards, only inboard with a C/L tank and ecm outboard. Not to say they could not be carried but never saw a 105 carrying one.I don't think they would put bombs one the outboard as it is a standoff weapon and they needed the outboards for ecm. But its your model so you can build it that way. Bernie McKenna

It appears to be a SUU-21 practice bomb dispenser. Bernie McKenna

Go to largescaleplanes.com. Go to the sponsor forum and look for GT Resin.He lists all his products there. Bernie

Just wanted to let everyone know about GT Resin Products customer service. I ordered a set of 1/32 scale F4B intakes for the Tamiya kit and was inadvertently sent a set of F4C intakes for the Revell kit. I emailed Gary about it and he sent me a set of intakes for the Tamiya kit and told me to keep the Revell ones. No questions asked. He didn't ask for proof took me at my word. These weren't cheap and he had to send them to the Netherlands which cost extra. I have to say that's the best customer service I have ever experienced and wanted to let everyone know. And by the way the items I have p

well I loaded F-100's at Tuy Hoa and Phan Rang for 19 months and never once saw a 1000 lb bomb so if they were ever carried it was before 1969.Also loaded them at Luke in 68 and 71 and never saw them.So I think if you have a photo of one carrying a 1000 lb bomb then do it otherwise I wouldn't. If the outer wing pylons were rated at 750 lbs. then the 100 could not carry 4 1000 lb bombs. Bernie

I was at Tuy Hoa and Phan Rang and loaded Naplam on all stations,750's9slick and snake eye) on all stations and 500 lb.(slick and snake eye) on all stations. Plus various CBU's,flare pods(only outboard),rocket pods. Nothing heavier than 750lbs.At Phan Rang we also hung ters on the inboards. Hope this helps Bernie McKenna

we changed the gun faring on our E's on base took about 15 min.That was at Soesterberg. Bernie Mckenna

Yes its 1/32 scale. Thanks for the help. Bernie

thanks for the info guys.I worked on the F-4 for 10 years and other than the engine faces I never saw a difference but wanted to make sure. Thanks again for all the info. Bernie McKenna

I have the really nice B model conversion from GT Resin and I have a set of Rhino seamless intakes for the C model.Is there any difference in the B model and C model intakes.I'd like to use what I have but if its a big difference I'll order the B intakes from GT Resin. I've never noticed a difference that is why I'm asking what is probably a stupid question. Any help would be appreciated TIA Bernie McKenna