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Michael A. started following 1/72 AMK Kfir kits?, Offical Paint Products (time machine ride), Upcoming Book About Operation Eldorado Canyon and 7 others
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Offical Paint Products (time machine ride)
Michael A. replied to The Keeper's topic in General Discussion
I had the opportunity to acquire and use a number of Official Paints back in my (once-upon-a-time) era of model building. They were brushable and the colors were 595 equivalents. I turned out some nice-looking kits during the very short shelf-life of these paints. And yes. they could turn to jello in as little as six weeks. -
Congratulations Jim, looking forward to the read. Michael
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flagon21, Thanks for the info, will order a set and see how things turn out. Have a good modeling holiday. Michael
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Who produces or what decal sheet has a variety of 1/72 scale Red Stenciling? An upcoming project with a black airframe requires red stenciling and I am for a source. Any help would be appreciated. Michael
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UH-1H Dust Off / Ambulance ; 237th MD / Equipment
Michael A. replied to Wiggi's topic in Helicopter Modeling
A wooden grenade box full of glass IV bottles was not uncommon. The box would be pretty much square with two rope handles on opposite sides. -
Silvery-gray!
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F-4J Phantom II Gun Pod Question; Mk.4 HIPEG vs. SUU-23
Michael A. replied to Dutch's topic in Research Corner
It is the Mk4 pod. Innovative design / maintenance nightmare! When I attended EOD school in 1969 it was downplayed as an ineffective system due to maintenance issues. With that said, a review if available historic records and photos indicate that two Chu Lai squadrons, one A-4 and one F-4 were able to work the bugs out and use it to good effect. The Hasegawa aftermarket Mk4 needs a lot of attention. Apparently, we sold a number of them to Israel and decent detail photos are available from some of the IDF's outdoor museums. Good luck, looking for photos of your finished produ -
The convention 'gouge' is on Facebook! Also starting a list of those that came home with COVID! Speedy recovery to all.
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Backstory: The Mk 4 Gun Pod was taught as part of the Aircraft Armament Systems block of instruction when I was in EOD school circa 1969. It apparently had a horrible maintenance record and the Marines really hated to spend time monkeying with it. With that said, my review of available photographs indicates that at least one A-4 and one F-4 Squadron were able to work out the bugs and used it to good advantage. Notes to modelers: (1) If it worked it was extremely dirty, soot and gun-blast residue was all over everything, particularly the gun pod itself. (2) Hasegawa provides a M
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I seem to recall but cannot put my finger on it at this time, that some OA-37s were painted "Gunship Gray" at some point. Perhaps it was an Air Force Reserve unit in the late 70s -early 80s-time frame.
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They are well worth the time and effort put into the search. About a year ago I was successful after some number of months having searched a variety of sites several times a week. Good luck, the kit is well worth the effort. Michael A.
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Beautiful job! It is good to see the Huey Cobra getting the attention it has rightfully deserved for yea-o many years. Looking forward to your finished work. Michael A.
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I was a young Intelligence Officer at the time, actually still in OPD schooling. We were getting dribs and drabs about the 'treasure trove' the Mig-25 was providing the west. Seem to remember a comment / complaint that some Japanese toy company was allowed to photograph the Mig-25 prior to the US exploitation efforts. Hasegawa perhaps?
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Ash-Tray: Yes, smoking was as much 'a-thing' in the 60s as it is 'not-a-thing' today. UHF/VHF Antenna: Not at all visible in the early cobras. Unfaired skids: I believe it was a cost / weight saving measure initiated in the early to mid-70s.
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Looking for information on F-4D’s with black undersides
Michael A. replied to is it windy yet?'s topic in Jet Modeling
These sensors came from a general family called ADSIDs, (Aerial Delivered Seismic Intrusion Detection), and were a component of the Igloo White system. High performance aircraft (F-4) used the SUU-42 dispenser to deliver ADSIDS to various target locations. The SUU-42 was also used to dispense Mk-45 (family) aircraft flares during night interdiction missions. Note: ADSIDs were also used in Kuwait during Desert Shield / Desert Storm.