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Everything posted by Rhino53
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That looks like it was taken at Finningley for BoB day September 1979. Scrambles report here seems to confirm that. HTH Ted Edit Would love to see some more. Ted
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I know there were 2 Tornadoes in AMARC in '99, they belonged to the Luftwaffe training unit based in the States. I have photos somewhere, but digging them out may not be easy.
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Here is my contribution to this topic. The first 3 are E-3's, and the last two I thought would be of interest. This is NATO's special scheme from 1999. This next one is 8 and 23 Squadrons anniversary bird, with different colours either side of the tail. The third is a French E-3F, I don't think one has been posted yet. The next is a French Hawkeye. Finally,some history in the form of a Shackleton AEW2. Thie Radar on these are even older as they were originally used on the Royal Navy Gannets. Ted
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There was also an FG.1 from 111 Sqdn, famously known as Black Mike, which still is at RAF Leuchars.
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Here is a shot that shows the FS34092 Euro scheme. I couldn't find an F-4 in that scheme so I'm posting this one as a demonstration. I have seen A-10's in this scheme.
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The YF-17 was simple enough to build, a bit basic. That was done in my earlier days as a diversion from many Phantoms. The main gear needs careful alignment but that was the only major comment I could make. Ted
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Just to say that the people who come down on these kits maybe should try buiding them. Sometime ago I built the largest resin kit I ever tried. see here While I would be the first to admit they were not the easiest builds, the important points are I enjoyed building them, and they stretched my model building abilities a lot more than a tamigawa kit ever would. I even learnt to mould resin myself. Do get one of their smaller models first though, as that would give you some idea of how they go together. i have built some unique models not available elsewhere, including an F-88, F-90, F-93, B-
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Afterburner Power Taken on a dark morning at Volkel.
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Hi Phantom You were on my list of people who would comment on the 4th and 'G'. I had hoped to catch people out with it I have to admit. Ted
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They're both Hasegawa kits. You can always rely on the Japanese for some spectacular sharksmouths.
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Firstly, thanks for the nice comments. I deliberately left stores off the F-4G to match that particular aircraft to a photo I have seen. A bit of history is called for here to explain this. Some of you may realise that the 4th TFW never operated the F-4G, but this photo here appears to be just out of modification, so probably never carried weapons in those markings, and I didn't want to risk doing something not right. My next plan is a Nevada ANG F-4G, which was never operated by them, but they did get paint on one before it was taken away from them. Ted
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There was another kit from long ago, by a British firm called Dynavector. As memory serves, they did vac form kits with some white metal parts. Can't help any more than that unfortunately.
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Personally, I never prime resin, cockpits will be OK as they don't take so much handling, as long as the cleaning is thorough (which you have done). I have even painted whole resin kits without priming.
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Hi All, I have drifted away (temporarily) from my favoured 1/72 scale with a pair of 1/48th scale Phantoms. Photos taken at yesterdays model show at the Glasgow Kelvin Hall, a cracking day out. First up is a 501st Hikotai RF-4EJkai done out of the box except for a pair of resin seats. The other is a F-4G in 4th TFW markings, with added decals and ejector seats. I hope you like them, comments are welcome. Ted
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One good book is by the Aviation Workshop Publications Ltd, called on Target Spotlight 2 Blackburn Buccaneer. Website here It has lots of plans and walkround photos, so it should do what you want. Details on the book here
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Hi All Heres a few Tigers I bagged from the recent NTM10 at Volkel. This was extremely well organised by the Volkel spotters group, well done all. A splendid time was had by all. First up is the Austrian Saab 105 in a (typically) gorgeous scheme. Next is a pair of Turkish F-16's, a -C and a -D. The Norwegian AF had this striking F-16 tail. The home team put up this F-16. Additionally, they deserve a prize for the most impressive take off I have seen for a long time. The German Air Force had this pixellated Tiger scheme, which has the added benefit of being a pretty good low l
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While spotting at the end of the runway at the Tiger Meet at Volkel, this air ambulance EC-135 departed behind the TM aircraft that were then departing, so we got a good angle on him as he departed on a mission of his own. The chap in the left seat was really looking around for unexpected arrivals as he crossed the threshold (sensible fellow). Ted
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Just to show the difference in weather between the twospotters days at Volkel, I have included some of my Gripens for your interest. Ted
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I have the identities of the 4 aircraft converted. They are 65-0657, 65-0660, 66-7635, 66-7647.There is a photo of 66-7647 in the Aerograph Minicraft on the F-4D, by rene Francilion, but it is the same picture you have above, additionally, there is a couple of pictures of 65-0660 on airliners.net, which is now at the Maxwell AFB air park also see here I have a book called Detail scale aircraft draings by RV Resin see here which has a drawing in 1/48th scale, but only a side view. The model I made I converted using parts from an F-4G kit, and faired in with milliput. the markings were home m
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I built this variant in 1/72nd scale some time ago. I know there were 4 airframes involved, and they were purely test beds for the F-4G. I will do some hunting around tonight and see what I can find out. I do have the serials used somewhere. Ted
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I have here 3 shots of Begiums display F-16A FA-110 taken at Leuchars air show. I apologise for the quality, but they were taken directly into the sun, as can be seen from the first shot. Enjoy. Ted
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Hi All Many thanks for the kind comments, it's nice to be appreciated. I have sorted out some more pictures. The Royal Danish Air Force brought 2 F-16B's to the show, here is one. The German Air Force, as well as the excellent F-4 Phantom, brought along this Recce equipped Tornado. the badge on the side is from the German detachment in Afghanistan, where a lot of brave people are doing an excellent job. This aircraft is from a local museum, being a Royal Navy Vampire trainer. The USAF didn't send much this year but they did send this AFRC B-52H all the way from Barksdale AFB, Lou
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Very nice Stephen, good day wasn't it. I had a feeling you would be there.
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Part 2 I got this shot of a Tornado GR.4 doing a high g run There were as is usual these days some classics to fill the show, although they can be very interesting. First up is the F-86A, which I believe is the oldest flying Sabre in the world. Always a nice sight. Next is a rarerly seen Vampire in the markings of the Norwegian Air Force. The Swedish Air Forces historic flight was there with an SK.60 and a J29. The J29 was the first time for me, and may even be the first time at a UK airshow. Finally, what must be the largest warbird in the UK, the Vulcan. Thank you for look
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Hi All I went to the RAF Leuchars air show yesterday. Here is a selection of photos from there. When I arrived it was raining hard, fortunately, it stopped fairly quickly and a good day ensued. I hope you enjoy the photos. Unfortunately, we are on the wrong side of an east-west runway, so we were always looking into the sun. On with the pics. First up is an F-4F from JG-71, with a small 50th anniversary sopok on the rudder. A rare visitor at UK airshows is the French Air Force C-130H 6 Squadron stood up at Leuchars yesterday, with 4 Typhoons on view, one of which is here. They