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No weapons? Shucks....
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Here are some pics:
http://www.bagram.afcent.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/091226-F-4859J-112.JPG
http://www.bagram.afcent.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/110309-F-XA488-188.JPG
http://www.bagram.afcent.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/2014/03/140322-F-BJ707-542.JPG
http://www.bagram.afcent.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/091016-F-4859J-497.JPG
Jari
Great photos, thanks for sharing. It seems the best way to simulate the BLOS mod in a 1/48 scale model would be to paint the lower fin area in a different shade of gray or perhaps adding the shape using thin tape or even aluminum foil.
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The BLOS mod is becoming standard on all USAF vipers recently. Nearly all jets have now been modified.
Jake
Thanks jake, and, btw, any close-up photo of this mod you can share?
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Explained here
Cool, thanks!
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In the new Speed Hunter Graphic's Test Viper sheet there is mention of a certain BLOS antenna for the OT-marked F-16. I did some web search but did not found conclusive info about the mod. Anyone has a little more info on it and how I can simulate the mod in a 1/48 scale F-16? Thanks for reading.
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I've been doing a search for two days, and for whatever reason, none of the major players stateside; it seems have any of the Hasegawa 1/48th E/A-18G's. Was there a mad rush, and some of youse gize snatch up all that were on hand and Mr. H. stop sending them to the good ol' US?. Sprue Bros, Scalehobbyist, etc. have none in stock. Anybody know where one can be found that doesn't have to be shipped by boat or air to get one in my cramping hands...(cue the Fred Sanford arthritic hands look). it seem almost like they stopped selling them stateside, what's up?. Even on Evil-bay the prices are well E-bayish and the shipping well..that's par for the course.
Got mine here about two weeks ago:
http://thetoyhq.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_675_686&products_id=9990
But sometimes they list as 'in stock' and that's not the case, I always drop them a line just to know. HTH.
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Dear Mr. Hasegawa or whoever is in the design department: where is our 1/48 A-10C Warthog (new tool, of course, not a repackage of the tired old Revell-Monogram one)? Thanks for nothing. Att. Nobody.
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Isn't there a new antennae piece, too?
Yes, new antenna pieces. Got this model yesterday and that's's about the only new part (except the decals which are very well done).
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No ADU-552 for the LAU-127s.
Mark
We really need to get Shawn Hull out of AWOL....
EDIT: Shawn is back!!
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It's everywhere. Consider that many Dragon 1/35 scale armor kits are retailing for $55-70 for a model that is considerably smaller than many 1/48 scale aircraft. I suspect many modelers are making some very difficult choices in how they spend their money.
Well, at least most of the Dragon armor kits include PE parts, molded-on zimm, metal barrels and cables and sometimes figure sets that, if you bought those separately, would inflate the price to exorbitant levels. For most of the Tamigawa kits you have to buy aftermarket cockpits, seats, wheels and decals to accurately detail missing and/or wrong kit areas. Do not misunderstand me, I love Tamigawa aircraft models but for the price I consider armor modeling a better price to content value.
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I expected something like this to happen, as has been seen with previous "new" model kits that are to be released in the near future. No surprise that the discussion is turning into "that" yet again, eh? Makes me wanna comment on the cost of resin aftermarket stuff that's being sold but I'll keep quiet on that...
I'll wait and see what Kinetic comes up with. I'm one of those modelers just happy to see something new in plastic. By the way, is the Kinetic E-2C Hawkeye decent? Haven't seen much in the way of builds. I'd really want one but will buy one direct from Asia as they are cheaper there than in the states.
Yep, it is a very good model, not perfect as the..umm..Tamiya’s F-16s..but shows Kinetic efforts are paying off. The cockpit is good but will benefit with a resin one (as the Tamiya F-16). I got two from Lucky and even with shipping it was cheaper that one here in the States.
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Just read the news today on Z5, a new EA-6B will be most welcome. Better hurry and start selling my old RM copies on EvilBay. LOL.
And, on a side note, looking at the posts regarding the EA-6B on Z5 makes me think that there is someone that would rather see Kinetic crash down in ‘chinese communist’ flames that to try hard and improve their products. This guy has been so ‘offended’ by kinetic’s f-16 releases that he is practically on a crusade to tarnish Kinectic (and Trumpy and Dragon) reputation there and every modeling forum he posts. Personally, I don’t care if models are produced in a democracy, a theocracy or a slaveocracy nor the designers speak Chinese, German, Rumanian or Klinglon.
Ahh, well, just my moment of INlucidity due to breathing resin dust…
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Quite expensive I would say, another reason that is forcing me to quit plastic modelling.
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Eduard indeed, its name is in the left bottom corner of the fret. I just ordered some as it will save me tons of work trying to paint all of those knobs and switches.
For September Eduard has announced pre-cut masks for the Kinetic kits so they will surely release additional PE for those kits very soon. And I am quite sure that with some minor trimming they will also fit the Has cockpit which will be double bonus!!
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Yes....LuckyModel is one of the primary suppliers where you can still get Gunze acrylics.
Greg
Thanks for the tip!
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You must be a mind reader Thomas, as I always thin with isopropyl alcohol. :blink: Can't say that Gunze are really expensive either as I purchase enough from overseas to ship free. :o
Greg
Greg: From what overseas seller did you ordered GZ paints? I am having a hard time finding even in Japan....
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this was already hashed over. Short answer, the Intruder/Prowler isn't that popular outside of the US.
I still think Kinetic (or Tamigawa or anyone else) could make a fortune with a new-tool Prowler. <_<
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Wanna make Kinetic the most rich company on Earth? Just do a 1/48 EA-6B and/or 1/48 F-111F w/Pave Tack and your wishes will come true...
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Several points:
1. Great pics! Can you post more?
2. Please note that not all the PRANG's F-16 were ADF. The bird on your first pic did not have the slicers.
3. Is that an 131 ECM pod on the center station of the first bird.
Many thanks for your posting!
Jose
Regarding point #1: I will try to dig some more PRANG pics from my hard disk and post here. On point #2, although all 198th FS F-16's where ADF not all carried the IFF antennas, IIRC I saw one plane without the topside slicers but still carrying the bottom one. And, yes, that's a 131 ECM pod.
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I wonder if the move to the C-130E left more than one pilot disappointed...
Jose
Well, believe it or not, most think that the new job as 'trash haulers' is more...rewarding. :lol:
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You guys are a bundle of information for me! Like I said earlier, I have the Tamiya -C Blk 25/32 kit, so I will have to just make those blisters for the tail base and try to get close. My kit budget for the quarter is done, so I have to work with what I have. It's kind of nice to know I have the option of using the other ordinance. Can you guys tell me if the stuff like the ECM pod or the AAQ-28 pod would be used? And as far as Aim-9s, would the -M or the -X be appropriate for a PRANG unit? I'm just no thip to this F-16 stuff.
To add to andres comments, most if not all of the PR jets always carried TER, myself never saw a Bucanero with AAM other than Sidewinder. The following photos are not the best but shows typical PR jet configuration with TER, wingtip winders and two fuel tanks.
HTH ;)
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Make it a "what-if" build. What if PR got upgraded to C models instead of disbanded.
Just to clarify, the PRANG 198th FS converted to C-130E and it's now the 198th Airlift Squadron... :P
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1) Tamiya 1/32 F-16C
2) Academy F-111F w/Verlinden Detail Set
3) Afterburner's F-15 Lakenheath and F-18 Gunfigther decals
4) Aire's 1/48 F-15E Burner cans
5) Dragon 1/35 M1A2
6) Dragon 1/35 King Tiger w/Zimmerit
7) Dragon 1/35 Desperate Defense Korsun figures
8) Italeri 1/35 Opel Blitz
9) Bills, bills and more bills.... ;)
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Great guy to trade with. ;)
F-104 Improvement set from Daco
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Hey Danny....what about your 1/48 F-16 updates? I would love to a do an F-16 with accurate ADF tail and this set seems to be the ideal solution (I got a CE ADF Tail but something is not right with it).