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Is the Growler capable of using this next generation anti radiation missile? Got a set from BAM models before he stopped shipping to US. Here's another ?. I recently ordered from Reedoak a couple 1/48 pilots. He to is in France just like Bam models is. Why is Reedoak able to ship from France to US but not Bam models?
Jeff
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Thank you everyone for the information. One more ? though, where could one get a accurate representation of a british fighter pilot in 1/48 scale from the early 80s? The figure in the kit is not that good
Thank you again
Jeff
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2 hours ago, GW8345 said:
Yes, all the stencils would be on the white missiles just like the grey missiles. The stencils would be black on the white rocket motor and warhead, white on the guidance section. The warhead would have a yellow band and the rocket motor would have a brown band. The motor does not have an arming key (that would come later when the Lima's were retrofitted with more updated rocket motors used on the Mike's).
GW
Thank you sir
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1 hour ago, GW8345 said:
The AIM-9L's back then were white, the grey Sidewinders didn't come around until the AIM-9M's and then the Lima's started getting repainted when they went through depot maintenance so they would be white back in 82.
hth
GW
You think still all the same data stencils were on there to just white?
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26 minutes ago, GW8345 said:
AIM-9L's
(I've heard they got AIM-9M's also but haven't seen anything in writing confirming it)
GW
Thank you sir. Here's another question you might be able to answer. What was the color scheme on those missiles back in the early 80s? I was thinking white instead of lt ghost grey but not sure
Thanks again
Jeff
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What model of AIM 9 Sidewinders would the British Sea Harrier carry during this conflict? I would think at D models but really have no clue
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Jeff
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12 hours ago, strikeeagle801 said:
Others can go more in-depth, but to answer your question in general, lots of things can make a load not legal. Imbalance one wing vs the other (like 5,000 pounds on one wing, and only 500 on the other) separation issues, clearance issues (like the F-16 can only slant-load two GBU-12's on a TER, if it carries all three, the inside bomb's fins when deployed will tear into the drop tanks). All of the "legality" of a load is the responsibility of the weapons test squadrons (like VX-9 for the Navy/Marine Corps and the 422nd TES for the Air Force). These squadrons test just about every weapon scenerio possible to determine what works and what doesn't before it is authorized for squadron use.
For instance, a F-14 tried to launch an AIM-7 Sparrow from a belly station early on, and the missile released, wobbled in the disturbed air beneath the plane, then actually flew back up into the plane and caused it to crash.
Aaron
Wow, I didn't know that about the F-14. Have plans for that aircraft to. Have 2 tamiya kits of the F-14, one a B model which Im converting from a late A model and a D model
Thanks again guys
Jeff
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25 minutes ago, GW8345 said:
Jeff,
That's a "plausible" load out (and legal) so I say go for it.
As I tell everyone, I'm a well of useless knowledge. 😄
GW
what makes a load unlegal? And thank you for input on my loadout
Jeff
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38 minutes ago, GW8345 said:
I posted this in the A-6 Weapons thread and will re-post it here.
"Where do I start;
1) The AGM-123 was a PITA to handle and load due to the fins being deployed and not folded. It was difficult to move around the deck due to it's placement on the weapon skid, making the skid top heavy (not something you want to move around on a pitching rolling deck). Usually for 1,000 lb LBG's (Mk 83 LGB/GBU-16's) we would just hand hump them (hand load them) but for the AGM-123, while you could hand hump it, most of the time we just used a hoist so you had to rig the hoist which slowed down loading, something you didn't want to do when you had limited time between launches to get everything loaded. Back then, we usually had about 30 minutes to reload all the jets for the next launch and we usually had about 8 ordies to load anywhere from 2 to 4 aircraft. It takes 8 ordies to hand hump it and 5 ordies to hoist load it so that didn't leave that many guys to do other things needed to get the bird's ready for the next launch. The engineer's out at China Lake (who came up with the idea) had no clue on what it took to load it (they used SATS Loaders and never hand humped bombs) and had no practical knowledge of deck operations so they didn't factor any real world issues when coming up with the weapon.
2) While they shoved a rocket motor up it's rear, they never upgraded the guidance section. The guidance section was never upgraded to compensate for the missile's (yes, it was a missile) speed and so it couldn't keep up and didn't guide worth a @#$%.
3) It wasn't an improvement over anything and was actually worse then a regular Mk 83 LGB/GBU-16. It was just a waste of money, man power and resources.
Just my perspective of having to deal with the thing, I'm just thankful I only had to load it once and deal with a few other times, it was a total POS IMO.
GW"
I thought that was your thread I read on here but couldnt remember. Thank you for your input, I really appreciate it. I'm going to scrap the idea with the AGM 123 skippers. I was thinking of another possible loadout. Let me know what you think. Outboard pylon with a MER with 3 mk 20s, 2 on the forward shoulder stations and 1 on the lower aft station, inboard pylon a GBU 12 or GBU 16, same on the other inboard pylon on other wing and 3 mk 82s on the MER on the outboard pylon, same configuration as the mk 20s. Just trying to think of a loadout that is a bit different from what everyone else does with mk20s and mk 82s. You seem to be quite knowledgeable when it comes to these matters. I would really appreciate any insight on this subject of A-6E weapon loadouts.
Thank you
Jeff
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Was reading on this forum somewhere where someone with personal experience said these bombs were not that well liked. I was kind of curious why. Was planning on doing a A-6E from Desert Storm, was going for an armed reconnaissance role. On outside pylon, 2 Mk 20 cluster bombs on a MER, front and aft lower stations on the MER, inboard station AGM 123 Skipper, inboard station on other wing will be a 300 gallon fuel tank and two Mk 82s on a MER, same configurations as the Mk 20s
Thanks
Jeff
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On 1/15/2022 at 9:05 PM, GW8345 said:
Only saw VA-35 load a Skipper once, in fact, I only loaded that damn thing once (when I was in VA-82). The engineers in China Lake who thought up that POS should have been taken out behind the ordnance shop and beaten with their slide rulers!
What was wrong with the AGM 123 skippers?
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Thank you gents. Those are the ones
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There was a gentlemen on this forum a while back that sold highly detailed resin pilot figures in various scales. I am particularly interested a USAF pilot from Desert Storm that flew the F-117A Nighthawk. Any ideas on what company or person this was?
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Jeff
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mid 80's Monogram Mirage 2000
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that sucks
Jeff
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2 hours ago, B2Blain said:
Just bought mid band pods from Flight Line. I have some from BAM also, but Arnaud sadly had to close his business.
Why did Arnaud have to close his business?
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On 3/28/2025 at 8:10 AM, eraucubsfan said:
https://www.usadioramas.com/3D-Tarmacs_c_283.html they make nice 3d printed bases. I just ordered one for my 1/144 B-1
And check out Bases by Bill, they make nice stuff. Even if they don't have what you want, they might be able to make it.
Thank you for the options everyone
jeff
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On 3/23/2025 at 6:53 AM, A-10 LOADER said:
Make your own. Go to your local picture framing shop or craft store and get some matte board in the shade you're looking for. Draw some lines with a fine tip GEL pen to represent the concrete pads then spray a matte sealer coat over this for the next step. You can add some taxi lines, grounding point spots, etc. depending on what you want to duplicate. Finally seal everything again with the matte sealer. I'll use MDF for the base, attaching the matte board with some 3M Contact adhesive spray and add some wood trim to the finished base.
Steve
I like both options. Thank you
Jeff
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Was thinking about a project. I thought about building a 1/48 scale F-117A from Desert Storm. Wanted to build it in preflight mode with bomb bay doors open and LGBs loaded with boarding ladder and pilot walking up to it. Wanted to put it on a wooden base with a plaque that says "Going Downtown, Bagdad, Iraq 1991". Was looking for some sort tarmac or runway type for the aircraft to sit on. Any ideas?
Jeff
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I think Two Bobs Aviation Graphics has a sheet for those with all the colors used on the sheet which you can blow up and see all the FS #s
Jeff
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KursadA, is there instrument panels in there? Super nice kit
Jeff
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Will there be a link for preorders for the first 100? I really like the ejection seat and the tires are a really nice touch to. Great job
Jeff
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11 hours ago, strikeeagle801 said:
As KursadA mentioned, he has an excellent one in his line. Besides, as of earlier this month, BAM is out of operation due to a change in French policy towards small businesses.
Although it might look cool, I doubt that we will ever see the EX in anything other than what it is now...With the possible exception of the production line expanding to cover the retirement of the early-build F-15E's with the -220 engines that the Air Force is trying right now. This, I think is unlikely to happen in the current environment, as much as I would like to see it.
The purpose of the Have Glass paint is to reduce radar cross-section. Although this may have some effect on the Viper, it is whole magnitudes a smaller and sleeker target than an F-15. Look at the Silent Eagle concept. It fell flat on its face, because there just isn't much you can do to reduce the RCS on an F-15. The large, square intakes, the huge wing area, and the vertical tails all are perfect for generating a radar return. Canting the tails a few degrees out doesn't do much overall. Putting Have Glass paint on the F-15 would be a waste of money and resources. Especially since, as it stands now, the EX is relegated to the Air Defense mission. Its purpose isn't to penetrate denied territory.
Aaron
I didn't know about BAM models. Thanks for letting me know. Is Caracal's F-15EX resin kit out now? Didnt see anything recently
Thanks for the info and your opinion on the Have Glas scheme on the F-15EX
Jeff
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On 9/7/2024 at 12:30 AM, Niels said:
Outstanding as always @KursadA!
The Have Glas has never been applied to any F-15, so not surprised. More intrieged that they when with the two-tone grey instead of all FS36118 as for the "regular" F-15E's. Guess this is tied to that the EX is not primarily a mud-mover?Niels, what do you think a Have Glas scheme would look like on a F-15EX? Would be interesting to see a concept of it
Jeff
EA-18G and the new AARGM-ER
in Jet Modeling
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Yes, I am talking the new one. It has horizontal strakes running down the length of the missile and fins in the rear of it
Jeff