dragan_mig31 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 i was thinking of doeing a what if MAF hawk 100 :) but no decals and i am curently on hold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cool Hand Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi Everyone. First post here. Im currently working on a F-8E Crusader that has the colors of VF-84 Jolly Jogers. The scheme is similar to what the squadron flew with on the F-4B. (see link) http://www.almansur.com/jollyrogers/vf84f4bearly.jpg Ill be using a little artistic license and change the fuselage band from yellow to black. For those who don't know, in 1960 VF-84 became known as the "Jolly Rogers" but the Crusaders were never repainted from the colors of the "Vagabonds". You can read the whole story here: http://www.almansur.com/jollyrogers/vagabondshijacked.htm Some other cool "what if" ideas i had: Blue Angels F-14 Vietnam camo F-15A Bell X-1 interceptor(think Goblin) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azgaron Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I can imagine several US fighter jets in Swedish markings and the other way around. Azgaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 It's funny how some of us think alike. I have had two of the popular themes in my mind over the years. First with the Tomcats I will eventually do one from all three WWII schemes. I will probably do one in low viz for the Atlantic scheme and then two high viz which i prefer anyhow for the two others. As for my second choice I have also wondered what a USMC demo squadron would look like. My choice would be a two tone paint scheme it would be white underneath with a tan color on top, painted much like the 1960-1980 paint schemes for the USMC/USN but like I said tan instead of white. The obvious choice for a logo would be the Marine Bulldog and I would trim it out in red, white, and blue for the stripes much like the outsides of the T-Birds aircraft. Only difference in mine is that rather than the Harrier I chose the Hornet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 it would look.....gray Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I've got a couple of silly ones...... :D A Avro CF-105 in USAF markings with SEA camo. An F-111 in RAF markings (was supposed to happen after TSR.2 got cancelled) and in West German markings. F-16 in Iranian markings (if Islamic revolution had happened about a year or more later this likely would have happened). F-14/A-6/A-7/E-2C in Royal Navy colors (if the Royal Navy could have afforded a full scale super carrier). F-14/A-6/A-7/E-2C in JMSDF colors (if JMSDF were allowed to have a carrier). YF-23 in operational markings. YB-35 and XB-49 in operational markings (YB-35 in USAAC markings, the XB-49 in SAC colors). XB-70 in operational SAC markings. F-15/F-16 in RAAF markings. There are others, these are the ones that jump to mind right now. I'm going to do most of these eventually (at least that is the plan.... ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'm kinda partial to the Japanese F-2B as a USAF F-16G. I will do that build at some point. Also like Rich's A-10 in Army CARC green. Almost did that at one point with a 32nd A-10 N/AW, but decided that I'd rather do it in 48th. Now to get the HobbyBoss kit! I'm also thinking AH-64s in anything BUT CARC GREEN! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'm also thinking AH-64s in anything BUT CARC GREEN!AH-64 is SEA ala HH-53 Jolly Green Giant! Or what about an AH-64 in USMC with the green/grey/black that the AH-1W's carried! Link to picture I saw an artist concept in one of my books somewhere that showed what a navalised Apache might look like, it would be an intriguing kit-bash what if. Ah, the possiblities are endless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) I'm also thinking AH-64s in anything BUT CARC GREEN! I agree with Jason about the USMC gray/green/black scheme. Edited September 13, 2007 by Trigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Cobrahistorian, I've been working up some stuff on F-2 what-if variants ... thought you might like this one ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 or maybe this one ... regards, Gary F Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) or maybe this one ... regards, Gary F An F-22 would look good in this scheme..... What about an F-111A in Israeli marking with this camo? Swooping in low over the Sinai during the 1973 Yom Kippur War war busting up an airfield being intercepted by an Egyptian MiG-25 intereceptor. Edited September 13, 2007 by JasonW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) I have a What If build list as long as my arm at the moment: RAAF F-15D (In work) RAAF F-16 RAAF ( or RAN ) MH-53E (In work) RAAF B-1B RAAF and RNZAF A-10 Aus Army V-22 Aus Army AH-1 Aus Army Apache RAAF Mirage IV F-108 in USAF 56FIS Markings Finnish AF C-130 RAAF or RNZAF KC-135 USN EH-101 RAN EH-101 RAN F-18.... Here is one I did a couple of years ago. RAN F-4S in an anniversary retirement scheme Edited September 14, 2007 by Aussie747 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jan Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 some of my work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I really like Ed's 1970s (West) German Eurofighter. Also had that idea when the Revell 72nd kit came out. How about a Marineflieger one with Kormorans and blue topside and white belly, with tanks with the Starfighter day-glo stripe... Also like Gary's camoed F-2s with spines. Really cool! Jan's Mirage 2000C in the SAAF camo with Israeli/Czech markings is also a looker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackLion213 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 An F-22 would look good in this scheme..... What about an F-111A in Israeli marking with this camo? <_< Swooping in low over the Sinai during the 1973 Yom Kippur War war busting up an airfield being intercepted by an Egyptian MiG-25 intereceptor. working on it now ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherC Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I've been meaning to do some what if F-14s in airforce service (sorry if that's blasphemy). Perhaps a F-14 serving in Vietnam with SEA camouflage, loaded to the teeth with bombs. Maybe call it a StrikeCat, don't know how a back story to that would work though. My other idea is for a wild weasel tomcat, maybe an F-14G WeaselCat, done in a similar scheme to the F-16. I'd load it with a couple of HARMs, aim-120's and some aim-9x's. Now to find the time. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Here is a scan of a mock-up of the proposed USAF Intrerceptor variant of the F-14 ... Note the larger Phoenix Pallets for more internal fuel and the external tanks hanging off the wing glove pylons ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Ones I have done......All Canadian of course..... 4 X A-4 Skyhawks (almost really happened.) a phantom a tomcat. (was considered) Thinking about a F-16. (also a contender) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) Some more WhIf A-10 sketches from a few years back: USMC A-10M... Edited September 18, 2007 by Trigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) USAF US Forestry Service (Would have required removal of the gun and installation of a large conformal belly tank) Germany 1978-1983 1983-1990 1990-today South Korea Saudi Arabia Dubai Jordan Edited September 18, 2007 by Trigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard of Effingham Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 One of my current (stalled) builds, is a TSR.2 done as an EF-112A, like the Sparkvark. great minds think alike, sometimes :wacko: i am doing exactly the same at the mo' and will probably use the 'babyjam' markings from modeldecal #91. however as a twist my EF-111A has a recce pallet [from the ultra old italeri RF-18 kit] under the cockpit and the radome from the same kit. this maybe ready for the coventry show [at the midland air museum] this sunday and certainly for SMW in november. trevor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) The forum crapped out this morning while I was trying to upload the rest of these A-10s, hence the delay... RAF Thunderbolt GR.1 Late 1970s/Early 1980s Mid-Late 1980s Early 1990s-Today 1991 Operation Granby Temp Snow Camouflage #1 Temp Snow Camouflage #2 Canada Australia Israel Edited September 18, 2007 by Trigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Trigger: You should do either a A-10 in Sac Bomber tan and black wrap-around or SEA top with black undersides. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Ohhhh, good call! I'll get on that ASAP! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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