BK974 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Now I will start building my first F-16 that will not be uniform grey! That will be a challenge! I have become very fascinated with the planes of Israel, and this will be the first I a series of Israeli planes and helo’s. My first will be the F-16I â€Sufa†or â€Storm†in English. The plane I have chosen to build is number 00-1049, in Israel it has gotten the number 497. It is currently based at Ramon Airbase in the Negev-desert, and belongs to 119.sq, " Ha'Atalef " (Bat squadron). This squadron was activated in 1956, back then it was equipped with Gloster Meteor planes. 497 arrived in Israel at the 7.th of May 2006, She got her official squadron one year later. From a source in Israel I have heard that she did fire live IMI Delilah missiles against targets in Gaza during the war in 2006. I will therefore build 497 with CF tanks, AAN/AAQ-28 LITENING and AAN/AAQ-13 LANTIRN pods, 300 gal. centerline tank, 600 gal. wing tanks, IMI Delilah missiles, Python-4 missiles and AIM-120b AMRAAM missiles. Heavy and Hot! Without sq. markings WITH sq. markings The kit The decals Weapons n' stuff More weapons n' stuff and huuuge fuel-tanks! More pics in next post! FO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 600 gallon tanks IMI Delilah Missiles Python-4 Missiles Here we go!! Finn-Ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) WOHO :) Another IDF/AF build. I'll be following this one closely. Great start by the way /Bosse Edited September 7, 2010 by Marlin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jochemp Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hoi Bro' , keep up with the good work, turning kits into jewels... Pls go into detailing the assembly of the weapons... was it complicated? Cheers mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 The wepaons were a breeze! Just a few small pieces that fit like a glove, if you like I can show pictures from the manual?? FInn-Ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hi Finn-Ove. Now when I come to think of it. I don't think you should use the 300 gallon tank. You should use the data-link pod for the Delilahs instead. Just a thought. Got to love them SkunkModels Workshop sets though. /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Finn-Ove. Now when I come to think of it. I don't think you should use the 300 gallon tank. You should use the data-link pod for the Delilahs instead. Just a thought. Got to love them SkunkModels Workshop sets though. ;) /Bosse AHA? I read up on the data-link pod, and it stated that it was for use with the GBU-15? If it also is used with the Delilah, I will use it, I have already built it and thinks it looks cool!! Finn-Ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 AHA? I read up on the data-link pod, and it stated that it was for use with the GBU-15? If it also is used with the Delilah, I will use it, I have already built it and thinks it looks cool!!Finn-Ove Hi Finn-Ove, Yes, that pod are used for GBU-15, Popeye and Delilahs. So I think you should definitely use it. Beside the pod looks a lot cooler than a droptank /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 That was really good news! I would LOVE to use the data link pod!!! Thank you so much for the tips, I see that you are quite the expert on the IAF.....I will keep in touch if you don't mind? Finn-Ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 That was really good news! I would LOVE to use the data link pod!!!Thank you so much for the tips, I see that you are quite the expert on the IAF.....I will keep in touch if you don't mind? Finn-Ove Your welcome, but as for an expert I don't know. But please stay in contact, I'll try and help if I can. Later... /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Bosse, as far as I'm aware, the delilah bomb doesn't need a data link pod to do its job. The missile is guided by GPS. The AXQ-14 DLP in that IDF weapons set is mainly used with the AGM-130/GBU-15 as a buddy-guide. The Popeye missile has its own DLP too, a bigger pod which I've forgotten its designation. Finn, you're good to go without the data link pod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Bosse, as far as I'm aware, the delilah bomb doesn't need a data link pod to do its job. The missile is guided by GPS. The AXQ-14 DLP in that IDF weapons set is mainly used with the AGM-130/GBU-15 as a buddy-guide. The Popeye missile has its own DLP too, a bigger pod which I've forgotten its designation. Finn, you're good to go without the data link pod. OK, I wasn't aware of that. So you learn something new every day. Thanks Qian for clearing that up. /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Bosse, as far as I'm aware, the delilah bomb doesn't need a data link pod to do its job. The missile is guided by GPS. The AXQ-14 DLP in that IDF weapons set is mainly used with the AGM-130/GBU-15 as a buddy-guide. The Popeye missile has its own DLP too, a bigger pod which I've forgotten its designation. Finn, you're good to go without the data link pod. Crap..... well! I have to build something else with GBU-15 then.....hehehehe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) Crap..... well! I have to build something else with GBU-15 then.....hehehehe Well, You can always do a Barak. Here's one of mine,...... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=211984 /Bosse Edited September 11, 2010 by Marlin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Can the Ra'am take gbu-15s? If so, then it is clear.......hehe FInn-Ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Can the Ra'am take gbu-15s? If so, then it is clear.......heheFInn-Ove Yes, It sure can. I think I've got a pic of it somewhere..... /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jochemp Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 The wepaons were a breeze! Just a few small pieces that fit like a glove, if you like I can show pictures from the manual??FInn-Ove That'll do... this thread is getting interesting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 any updates? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hello Maly, no time for updates...I am still hard at work before the summer vacation, but only a few weeks left now then I hope to pick up the pace... Been puzzling with a few small bitz though..will put them out on the forum soon!! thanks for your interest! BK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 summer break, soooo cose, yet sooo far....grr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 summer break, soooo cose, yet sooo far....grr Yeeah...feels like forever... but soon..I fear that my wife has all summer planned for me though, but will squeeze in som building in between...I hope... FO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 at least you can have fun..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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