Rob Mignard
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Great Navy Hornet (and others) Weathering Ref Shot
Rob Mignard replied to Collin's topic in Jet Modeling
Unfortunately, no. Mig -
Great Navy Hornet (and others) Weathering Ref Shot
Rob Mignard replied to Collin's topic in Jet Modeling
I was flying with the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Andrews from 78-82. I missed very few Saturday morning shoots on the Navy side. Great times! Mig -
I too have waited a very long time for a decent OH-13. To me, the difference is too much to ignore (I really don't care what the IPMS judges know or don't know; but you're right, they wouldn't know the difference {I've been waiting for years for them to figure out the differences between the A, B, and C model Hueys}). I've made a jig to build a new fuselage and tail boom using .020 to .035" plastic rod. I'm also working on a mold to make a new bubble and cabin. If you'd like a copy of the stuff I've found that needs addressing, PM me and I'll send you a copy. I also have a goodly a
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The OH-13S is closely related to the 47G-3; the Italeri kit however mostly resembles a 47G-3B-1. What's the difference? The OH-13S has a cabin width of 56"; the B-1 has a cabin width of 63". This is accurate for the Italian AB-47 G3 and the British AH.1; but not for the S model. If you look at photographs of an S model and an AH.1 the difference is very noticeable. Basically, the S model has a "two seat" cabin and the AH.1 has a "three seat" cabin. The kit cabin (and therefore the bubble) are too wide to depict an S model and the bubbles are actually a different shape. There's real
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Rob Mignard started following Question about Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter, Most Wanted New Helo Kit, Firebee Drone question & DC-130A info & OzMods C-130A conversion and 3 others
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I’d like to see the following in 1/48: A decent OH-13S (you can’t make an OH-13S from the Italeri kit) plus any other H-13’s in 1/48 Kellett XR-8 Hiller OH-23G Hughes TH-55/Hughes 300 Sikorsky HH/CH-3E New Tool UH-1C Sikorsky H-19
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Firebee Drone question & DC-130A info & OzMods C-130A conversion
Rob Mignard replied to BWDenver's topic in Jet Modeling
The gadget is a transducer. It converts movement in the probe into electrical signals which then move the controls. I flew H-3’s, Hueys, and OH-6’s. MIG -
Firebee Drone question & DC-130A info & OzMods C-130A conversion
Rob Mignard replied to BWDenver's topic in Jet Modeling
It’s an angle of attack (AOA) indexer. It’s used keep the drone flying within it’s flight envelope. Mig -
That's correct. The filler is on the top of the fuselage just behind and to the left of the VHF antenna. It's a 100 gallon tank. Mig
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Here's a better photo of the bomb bay load: 4 funny bombs and six frag bomb racks. C.E.M. has 1/48 M31 funny bombs and M4 20Lb frag racks in 1/48. I'm also looking for a photo of the jump seat on the right side of the cockpit behind the copilot/navigators seat. I assume it's just a seat cushion with a lap belt, but I can't find a photo. I also suggest the book "The Nimrods." It's a good narrative on B-26K operations over Laos. Mig
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You can find photos of both. Mig
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Does anyone have a photo or drawing of the jumpseat area on the B-26K? This is the area directly behind the navigator/co-pilot seat on the right side of the cockpit. I assume there’s a cushion and safety belt; but I can’t find any information. It doesn’t look like there’s enough room to stuff a navigator with a survival vest and parachute back there, but the Nimrods often flew with two pilots with the navigator/co-pilot in the jumpseat. Thanks, Mig
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Question about Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter
Rob Mignard replied to Steven H. McLain's topic in General Discussion
Thanks John; now I have seen a Turbo Porter with wingtip devices. You typically don’t see them on Turbo Porters because the production wingtip provides a “flat plate” effect; reducing wingtip vortices which lessons drag. Your photos shoe Hoerner type wingtip devices which increases wing area and also reduces drag. This should improve the Turbo Porters already eye-watering performance. Mig -
Question about Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter
Rob Mignard replied to Steven H. McLain's topic in General Discussion
Go to google/wikipedia and look up wingtip devices. Don’t recall ever seeing a turbo porter with wingtip devices. Generally, they manage wingtip vortices to improve stall characteristics and reduce drag. Mig -
Kits of Vietnamese anti-aircraft artillery?
Rob Mignard replied to Rob de Bie's topic in Jet Modeling
I actually didn’t see the rounds. I was flying a command and control Huey, lights out, just after dark at Duc Lap (a special forces camp on the Cambodian border). An AC-119 Stinger flying above me called on guard and told me to leave the area as I was being shot at by a 37mm. The rounds all exploded behind us, so we never saw them. Sure am glad he was there and the bad guys couldn’t see us. Mig -
Kits of Vietnamese anti-aircraft artillery?
Rob Mignard replied to Rob de Bie's topic in Jet Modeling
It’s a very detailed kit; but lots of little parts. Don’t know which the NVA used, probably both. Was engaged by one in November 1969 (luckily to no effect); scary. Rob