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    Aggressors weapons

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 11/22/2019 at 12:19 AM, Camus272 said:

    No. None of the regular Air Combat Training squadrons would use air to ground ordnance.  Only Sidewinders and ECM pods, and more recently AMRAAMS and some targeting pods.  There really isn't a need for our "Red" forces to train bombing our own "Blue" forces.  And if they did, they would be practice bombs only.

     

    For Navy F-18s:

    There was one former aggressor F-18 in gray camo in VFA-97 that flew missions off the carrier. It's also possible that Hornets from VFA-204 carry air-to-ground loads, but probably only practice bombs.

     

    As for the Air Force, F-15s from that 65th were transferred to the 144th and flew operational missions in aggressor camo, but with air-to-air loads only. For the F-16, there are two possible cases: Before the 18th Aggressor squadron got their block 30s, they were painted in arctic camo while still in Korea with the 80th fighter squadron. They could have flown loaded, but again probably only air-to-air.  Also, the 64th Aggressor squadron transferred their block 40s to Edwards AFB, where they flew for a while in blue Flanker camo. I don't know what they do with them there, but they may have flown with some kind of test load.

     

    That would be the extent of possibilities.

    Kingsley Field also ended up with 65th  aircraft…..FYI

    1/48 Current F-15C

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    3 hours ago, seawinder said:

    I'd be interested in knowing what aftermarket nozzle sets exist that will work with the GWH kit. I've got a set from KA, but it doesn't appear that they'll install easily, or am I mistaken in that impression?

    Thanks, Pip

    I am currently working on two GWH F-15C’s and I am using a set of KA nozzles and a set of Reskit nozzles.  Both fit the GWH kit and I have dry fitted each to verify!  It appears to me that both sets will fit easily.  I will say that the KA set is the way to go if you don’t want to attach all of the actuators to the nozzle, like the Reskit set!

    1/48 Current F-15C

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hey Larry,

    My preference would be either the Hasegawa or GWH kit over the Fujimi kit.  The Has kit is older but good detail and the GWH kit is excellent in detail, but not without issues-canopy shape, ejection seat, nozzles.  Either will build into great looking Eagles! And there are great aftermarket sets for both kits as well if you’re into hyper  detailing and making the kits more accurate!  Hope that helps!

    Brad

    Tamiya 1/32 F-15C

    in The Display Case

    Posted

    3 hours ago, warthoglvr said:

     

     

    Extras used: Quinta Studios cockpit set

    Paints and colors used: Main camo colors were Vallejo Model Air Desert Sand (71.140), Mig Ammo Medium Brown Dark Earth (Mig-0070), Flory Models Dark Dirt wash, and various metal colors for the exhausts.  SpeedHunter "Big-Scale Eagles" 32-007 decals

    Other info: scratch built ACMI pod

     

    https://imgur.com/a/caY2b2Y

     

    [img]https://i.imgur.com/fXYkERT.jpg[/img]

     

    [img]https://i.imgur.com/7Ch9PwR.jpg[/img]

     

    [img]https://i.imgur.com/QJOUO94.jpg[/img]

     

    [img]https://i.imgur.com/QogwIj9.jpg[/img]

     

    [img]https://i.imgur.com/N4LoqPA.jpg[/img]

     

    [img]https://i.imgur.com/muMEIHK.jpg[/img]

     

    [img]https://i.imgur.com/VdEEc87.jpg[/img]

     

    Great looking Eagle !

    Thoughts on the Great Wall Hobby L7205 1/72 F-15C MSIP II USAF & ANG Kit

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    4 hours ago, spacecraftcreator said:

    Good to know on the GWH kits....... may I ask about the Academy 12506 F-15C Eagle MSIP II 173rd Fighter Wing 1/72 Scale Model Kit ..... how does it stand up against other kits in that scale ?   Enjoy the Airshow as it looks to be a good day for it. I can't be there due to our daughter moving tomorrow....sob....

     

    Bob

     

     

    Hey Bob,

    I prefer the GWH kit to the Academy’s offering!  Both kits have issues, but in my opinion the GWH is a better/easier build…just my two cents!

    Thoughts on the Great Wall Hobby L7205 1/72 F-15C MSIP II USAF & ANG Kit

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    3 hours ago, spacecraftcreator said:

    Thanks for that as I appreciate it.....anyone from a modeler's perspective in building the kit and it's particular characteristics ? Build-ability, accuracy, quirks etc. I watch these birds fly over my house almost daily and have followed the 142nd FW for years with great interest. This weekend is the OR International Airshow in Hillsboro so they will be putting on a show....

     

    Bob

    Hey Bob,

    if the 72nd scale kit is anything like their 48th scale kit, it will be a easy build!  I’ve built several GWH F-15 C/E’s and have no issues.  I’ll be in Hillsboro this weekend too!  Looking forward to a great show!  And the RedHawks always put on a great show for the home town folks!

    Brad

    YF-15

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    3 hours ago, PA28Ace said:

     I'm looking for a good air superiority blue paint.  I've got Mr. Color (74) but it looks too blue (checkout the inside of the right intake in the pictures above).  Anyone with suggestions?

    MRP makes Air Superior Blue, looks pretty good to my eye!

    F-15 STOL/MTD

    in The Display Case

    Posted · Edited by ORANGF15Guy

    25 minutes ago, KursadA said:

    Wait - how did I miss this one? It looks really amazing, great to see this fascinating airframe done so well. I will make a link here in the Caracal gallery thread.

    Thanks Kursad, your decals are awesome and layed down on this project perfectly!  Keep up the good work!

    F-15 STOL/MTD

    in The Display Case

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Dutch said:

    Brad, Absolutely gorgeous!  Take a few photos on slate gray board with St. Louis airport in the background and no one would be able to tell it from the real one!  Excellent work, sir!  Kind regards, Dutch

    Thanks Dutch, I appreciated it!

    F-15 STOL/MTD

    in The Display Case

    Posted

    2 hours ago, FlyAndFight said:

    Thank you, Arnaud.   The order arrived yesterday and I'm looking forward to the project.


    I hope that I can at least come close to ORANGF15guy's great build.

    Let me know if I can help in any way!  Good Luck

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