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Could someone please help me out scan the instructions of the Black Box F-18F cockpit set? Thanks in advance! Craig

All the -184 pods I've seen are light grey. I would guess 36375

Well Dave not necessarily, Our unit was all LASTE'd up when D/S kicked off, as were a few other units, That was one of the "reasons" we did not get sent, they said the supply differences would have been an issue. Just saw this last night and I just saw the picture of the kit, I like the way they did the wing/fuselage join. I really don't know about the engine nacelles and doors we'll have to see how that pans out. I see that they have molded panel F-10 opened, there isn't hardly any avionics in there but several electrical components. This door is opened a lot by us maintainers as there in as

Ok after putting my RoG intake together and seeing the resultant seam mess !! I was wondering if you all have any tips. (besides putting an intake cover on ) I have seen a few resin tkaes and they say they are for the Hasegawa kit, will they work on the RoG as well? Thanks in advance! Craig

Hello all, does anyone stock Astra decals in the US? I have tried Flightdecs but they are sold out of that sheet. Meteor Productions has it but they need a $25 min order. Any one got any other shops that might be able to help me out? Thanks in advance!

Ok, It looks like my instinct was right. But,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Who has them in stock!! I have seen 2 plcaes for the F-16C Tower Hobbies and Lucky Model. Any other places?? Any wholesalers have them so that my local shop can order it? Thanks!!!!!

Hi All, As the Title describes what is the better 72nd F-16? I have built bothe the RoG F-16AM and a older version (sans MCID) Hasegawa kit. I know the Revell kit has better detail in the wheel well and cockpit but is lacking the bulged doors for a Blk 40/50. Where as the later hasegawa kits appear to have them and LAU-128 (9) launchers for the slammers. Is this a case where either one is pretty good? P.S. The Revell kit is HARD to find around here. (one of the bigger marketing goof-ups IMHO) Thanks!!! Craig

Quick answer ,,, No I don't know of any 1/48th DRA's and LAU-105's although using the walkarounds here it shouldn't be to hard to build.

Well in a lot of places, I.e. where I work they would prevent a lot of flexibility in reconfiguring our ramp when we need to. For exercises and stuff we add simulated bunkers etc and move the parking locations off the "stripes" occasionally for the exercise. Also when the oddball transient C-17, C-5 or whatever comes around having a sunshade would really handcuff you in any flexibility you may have in your ramp layout. In certain climates weather could be a big factor, 3 feet of snow on top of one of them would probably be a bad thing. Beleive me as a crew chief that has worked a lot of hot

Its an outstanding unit award, with two oak leave clusters and a valor device. Which means they have been a good unit at least three times and once probably in a bad guy area.

Gloss

Now . . . the one squadron that very briefly dabbled with the Hog and lost them was the 196th FS, California ANG based at March AFB. IIRC they had F-4Ds assigned and were to transition to the A-10. At least two Hogs made it to the March ANG ramp for maintenance training, but were never painted in squadron markings. Within a month, the decision was changed to equip them with RF-4Cs, which they got in strength and flew until the 196th converted to KC-135s. ATB - - Rip - I remember that Some of the Califorina guys came out to Balt to get some training.!!!

I am sure it was a test of the "Flare jettison" function.

Spang coud have "borrowed" the jets from the reserve. Happens a lot, and were starting to see "total force" AEF deployments.

Hey Murph, whats the ASD for an typical eagle sortie? I am actually kinda suprised that is has taken so long for someone to reach 4000 hours in one.

Thanks to all!! Got it!

Hi All I recently saw a review on another site for a new Iwata compressor. I think it had "sprint-jet technology or something like that <_< Any ways if any of you can remember were that artile was or if someone has a Iwata compressor and can tell me about it I would certainly appreciate it!!!

If your talking about the LAU-117 (which is the only single rail launcher I know of) Hows this? I know its on a Hog but the launchers the sameregardless of the jet, I am pretty sure that it has standard 30 in lugs and would hook right up to the pylon on the F-4 it just needs a video cable! I can dig in my collection and see if i have any more close ups lease let me know. If its something specific about the -117 you need just let me know and I will take my camera to work on Tuesday. HTH Craig

It looks like Lightning diverter tape, at least to me!! Anyways its about an inch wide and it is an adhesive backed foil tape. We use t on our A-10's also. HTH Boomer

Glad I didn't sign off that red "X"! :D

When will the pre-order links be up?? are they going to be 72nd or 48th? I will buy 1 of each!!

Hey Rip!!! Great shots!!!! Don't worry its a dry heat!!!! ........ So's an oven!!!!

I will ask the weapons guys on tuesday when I go to work, if you haven't recieved an answer by then.

Hey Ken I have been bending wrenches for 26 years and no ride for me but,,if anyone should get it it should be you!!! I salute you for all you do for the guard and the military.

Do you work for Combat Hammer?? My unit just went through there in April. 175th Wg MD ANG (A/OA-10A)'s I am a crew chief in that unit, but I didn't make the TDY as I was at Nellis working on the A-10C program. Glad to have you onboard!!