
Michael A.
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Michael A. started following OH-6A Revell Cayuse 1970 1/32, USAF A-37 Dragonfly in ADC Grey..?, 1/72 AMK Kfir kits? and 6 others
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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. -
Here are some notes that I have made over the years in the evolution of the AH-1G. A single vertical fin position light was on all aircraft prior-to and including 67-15701 Two position lights were added to the tail boom, one on each side of tail boom, with 68-15053 and all subsequent aircraft Nose mounted landing lights on all aircraft prior-to and including 67-15489 A single belly mounted landing light was installed on 67-15490 and all subsequent aircraft Note: the above information is based on aircraft serial numbers, I do not know the dates of t
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F-4C, 63-7604 Information on the loss of this aircraft and crew is limited at best. Here is what I was able to find. The aircraft was assigned to the 599th TFS, [12th TFW]. At the time of loss the aircraft was returning from an Air Interdiction mission and lost radio contact on radar approach.
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Request assistance with 1/72 OH-58D project
Michael A. replied to Michael A.'s topic in Helicopter Modeling
Tank, I am not far away, I can be reached via-direct at: hotmail / ma5campbell Are you associated with the local hobby club? Michael -
Request assistance with 1/72 OH-58D project
Michael A. replied to Michael A.'s topic in Helicopter Modeling
Tank, After an additional 1/2 hour of diddle work I have been able to open the attachment. Quite helpful, thanks again, Michael -
Request assistance with 1/72 OH-58D project
Michael A. replied to Michael A.'s topic in Helicopter Modeling
Tank, Thanks again however, I am unable to open the attachment. I will keep playing with it and see if I have any luck. How far are you from the RDU area? Michael -
Request assistance with 1/72 OH-58D project
Michael A. replied to Michael A.'s topic in Helicopter Modeling
Loach Driver Sounds good! I Can be reached via-direct on hotmail / ma5campbell Travel safely. Tank Thanks for the response. I actually have the Pavll kit but have lost my instructions. No problem with the big parts but some questions about the 'fiddly bits'. Michael A. -
A Scan of the instructions for the 1/72 Pavla Resin Cockpit, OH-58D, Kit No. 72052. I need 1 Pr. (two ea.) rocket pods with decals to complete a project. CMK 1/72 US M260 Hydra Rocket Pods, Kit No. 7222. Would like to pay with a USPO money order here in the US or at an APO address. Any assistance would be appreciated. Michael A.
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Bounce, Nice selection of reading materials! Not all of these titles are available at the corner drug store. Happy reading and modeling. Michael A. ``````````````
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What Dave Williams said! Bounce: Do you have a source for this information that you can share with us?