volzj Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 What Chris said on the Tamiya putty. Great stuff. Nice work so far Karl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 I hadn't heard about the Tamiya putty - thanks for the tip The squadron putty thins out nice with a q-tip of laquer thinner or Pro-weld though... My next filler of choice after I run out of the tasty green stuff was going to be Napa stuff. I had heard good things about that too. But since I do need to visit High Sierra Hobby for some paint (dark gull gray for a F-14D cockpit) on my way back to Fallon from the airport next week, I think I'll grab some Tamiya putty and check it out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hmmmm - how's about some selective stores jettisoning, leaving you with say, a pod and drop tank under one wing, and a HARM under the other.... Maybe that's the load-out you should do. BWAHAHAHAAHHHAHA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 Maybe that's the load-out you should do. :) BWAHAHAHAAHHHAHA You know, that probably won't be the one I finish with and put on the shelf, but if I just happen to take a break when I get 2 on one side, and 1 on the other, and the camera happens to be nearby... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Don't forget the thumb.... (Often overlooked in the shocker because of his little brother with the naughty rep.) Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Looking Good Karl ! Nice Scratching in (errr) on the Shocker ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Great job so far Karl Is the "Shocker" going to be the "official" name on the boat then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 Great job so far Karl Is the "Shocker" going to be the "official" name on the boat then? If you're referring to the ball call, no one knows yet, but it may very well be. I don't see them using the G word for ball calls because it sounds too much like Prowler and there's going to be a few years of overlap - imagine the confusion (and potential for disaster). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 If you're referring to the ball call, no one knows yet, but it may very well be. I don't see them using the G word for ball calls because it sounds too much like Prowler and there's going to be a few years of overlap - imagine the confusion (and potential for disaster). I don't forsee ANYBODY using the G-word. Chappie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 "Growler, Call the Ball ..." "Roger errrr arrrrgh errrr, Growler errr errr errr Baaaaaall !" "Aaaaahhhhhhh" Yeah, I don't think so either ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spaced Marine Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 That looks good. I gave up an Italeri Rhino about two years ago...one of the few models that ever broke my will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Diamond Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Click options... scroll down... click track topic... I'll be keeping my eye on this one Karl Spongebob guessed right. I'm going with -137. I haven't QUITE figured out how to do the tail markings yet... though I'm not going to hold myself to the current silly rule of having to fit the tailcode between the slime light and rudder. One, I think it's a silly rule to begin with and two, I hope by the time we transition it will either be gone or our type wing will ignore it.Not doing -209 because frankly I don't like how they designed the markings (and I don't actually know where they come from...). And I'm not fond of the RAG markings I've seen - either in the kit, or any of the paint jobs I've seen on real airplanes yet (and no, I have no idea what those stupid eyeballs on the decal sheet are for...). So, I've got some thinking to do on tail markings. Our air wing's C model squadron put their tailcodes on the inboard side, which is an option. I MIGHT go with super hornet convention if I can find letters the right size and slant to fit, and an appropriate sized Rook... Of course, with the speed of my building I've got nothing but time... And see, I like the rational behind your decisions with this build. It's nice to see a lot of thought put into a fictional build, especially to make it a little personal to yourself. BTW, I'm clueless to most VAQ markings, so I did a quick google search, and I must say, those will be attractive markings! Oh, and I'm with you. After building a handful of Testors/Italeri kits and such, I definitely do not fear a bit of putty and sandpaper! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siesta3 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hey Karl, Gee you actually build.. this has inspired me to make the EA-18G as my next project... I was thinking that since the navy brought back the VF-111 "Sundowners" - I'm thinking maybe make my EA-18G into VAQ-1 markings bringing back the "wolfpack" going to start on the this this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hey Karl,Gee you actually build.. I've been known to tinker... this has inspired me to make the EA-18G as my next project... I was thinking that since the navy brought back the VF-111 "Sundowners" - I'm thinking maybe make my EA-18G into VAQ-1 markings bringing back the "wolfpack" going to start on the this this weekend. That would look pretty cool :huh: They actually know what squadrons are transitioning, but I'd hate to spoil the surprise. Besides, I'd like to see the wolfpack markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Would they actually do a different ball call? Or are the Ex-Prowler types looking for upgrades?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Would they actually do a different ball call? Or are the Ex-Prowler types looking for upgrades?? Might. Would typically be >3K heavier than an F... I'm not Hornet smart enough to know if that makes a difference. I highly doubt prowler guys will be looking for upgrades. ACLS that actually works? A jet that actually responds? I see lots of stick monkeys saving their end-of-line period dollars for the G string of some young coed working her way through school. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ACLS that actually works? It would just distract them. Not to mention the break in concentration caused by having to call their own needles. :) More importantly, a jet that won't bolter if you're a touch fast, or have cool compressor stalls crossing the ramp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 or have cool compressor stalls crossing the ramp. And where, I ask, would the fun be in THAT. What's not to like about a sheet of flame shooting out the intake at night??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 What's not to like about a sheet of flame shooting out the intake at night??? Keeps paddles on their toes. And they can't see you bag the ace due to night blindness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hey Karl, PM has been sent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 Keeps paddles on their toes. And they can't see you bag the ace due to night blindness. Neither can the pilot :huh: Hey Karl, PM has been sent. Replied :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Karl I am getting all my stuff together for my Shocker...been watching your thread here pretty closely. How are the jamming pods in the kit? Are they decent, or should I got with the CE ones? They're $12.99, so not too expensive, but since I am going to be buying the Italeri kit as a doner (going to convert the Revell F) I'm not going to spend another thirteen dollars on someting that is not going to improve the look much. Thank's for your help. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 KarlI am getting all my stuff together for my Shocker...been watching your thread here pretty closely. How are the jamming pods in the kit? Are they decent, or should I got with the CE ones? They're $12.99, so not too expensive, but since I am going to be buying the Italeri kit as a doner (going to convert the Revell F) I'm not going to spend another thirteen dollars on someting that is not going to improve the look much. Thank's for your help. Aaron They're passable. I'm using the CE ones on mine, just because I'm not too thrilled with the intake scoop or back end of the pod on the kit ones. But then obviously I'm not doing the donor thing. It seemed like a strange way to spend my money for something that I don't figure would save me much time, given the extra antennae, wing fences and the dogtooth on the wing leading edge (which I haven't got to yet) you'd still have to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thank you Karl I will probably go for the CE ones then. I am still not positive on the donor thing...I guess I will make my final decision when I have the Italeri kit right in front of me and can compare the two. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) Well with an air wing around (Rodney can vouch for me...) and the fill-sand-fill routine going on, there hasn't been a lot of photo-worthy progress, but I've been tinkering on some of the other assemblies too. Here's what I've got so far for underwing stuff and landing gear (yes, I know the gear could benefit from a wash, but I haven't gotten around to future-ing it yet) I got an envelope of goodies from Darren Roberts this week, so I'm also painting up a resin ACS instrument panel for the backseat. It will actually drop right in where the old one was so the fact that I've closed up the fuselage isn't that big of a problem... Edited January 28, 2007 by Karl Sander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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