afspret Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Ya know, when I first read the title of this thread, something initially came to mind, if ya know what I mean ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 I may jump in with a 78th FG P-47D. I usually build 9th and 12th AF birds, but I just found a 20mm cannon-armed P-47 that I've gotta build. Yes. 20mm cannon-armed, PLUS 8 .50 cals. Oh ive got to see this !! 20mm cannon-armed, PLUS 8 .50 cals you dont want to be in front of that crossair Ya know, when I first read the title of this thread, something initially came to mind, if ya know what I mean ! I know exactly what you mean the first thing that must have come to your mind is: "Man this is going to be an Amazing and Fun Group Build to join" Fly Escort service and Don't forget to vote ! Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Well this is what i plan to build if this group build gos operational 1/32 Hasegawa P-51D "Helen" from the 325th Fighter Group with Verlinden pit and Edouard exterior PE the finish will be NMF using kitchen foil my last experience with this kit was last year and i use Bare Metal foil sheets that where amazing to work with but very expensive this was the result We want YOU in the escort service Group build Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Would these be proper?EF-111 EA-6B P-38 Droop Snoot P-38 Pathfinders B-17/B-24 PFF Wild Weasels TACAMO E-2C B-29s escorted VLR P-51 B-25J escorted Surrender Deligation Betty(s) F-104 NASA MDW "white top" Huey(s) Phil Hi Phil from what i make from your list you need to reverse the roles most of these aircraft that you mention Require escort These 2 are electronic warfare bird they normally require an escort EF-111 EA-6B ----- P-38 Droop Snoot The P-38 Droop Snoot was developed to act as a bomber,No Air to Air P-38 Pathfinders replaced the guns in the nose of the P-38 with a bombardier’s station, No Air to Air B-17/B-24 PFF The B-17 that could qualify would be the YB-17 (YB40) For the B-24 some research will have to be done Wild Weasels Primary role is Air to ground TACAMO E-2C Radar plane No Air to Air B-29s escorted VLR P-51 The B-29 is a bomber but you can enter the P-51's that escorted it B-25J escorted Surrender Deligation Betty(s) This one is a Go F-104 NASA This is more a chase/test plane MDW "white top" Huey(s) These are more for VIP escort. Huey that would qualify would be a Gunship version Hope this helps Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Too bad escort photo planes are not in. Would add some great colour and open up Canadian possibilities. CF-18's 'escort' Russian Bears all the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 CF-18's 'escort' Russian Bears all the time Spot on CF-18's are a good example of all the possibilities Also i would like to mention that Dioramas are welcomed to the GB Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dang, you put me on the spot Neo! I'll dig through what I've compiled and post it up. It is by no means a complete list, just the aircraft I'm interested in. Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I actually have the perfect kit for the group build, I'll will have to save it just for this purpose. I've been wanting to get into a group build. I've been going back to all the past group builds and looking at all the great work people on the site do. Thats great new If this is your first group build you should know that it gets very addictive Hope to see you there Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 lots of grey areas in this GB...what about if the type was a escort fighter like a P-51 but the units primery role wasn't that of escort.... Thinking about 1st Scouting Force P-51's who did escort stragglers home Also postwar what if the types main role would have been A2G but they also operated as escorts when needed?...thinking about some latin American F-47/51 users here. Also FWIW F-4G Wild weasel's were used to escort B-52's during Desert Storm when the Eagles were busy. All that being said i still have to finish the projects for 3 other GB's first Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 If an aircraft type was used for many various roles, not limited to escort, but they did indeed escort, then super. If you've got the F-4G's specific markings or can represent ones that escorted the B-52's for example, that'll work. But just a general F-4 and saying that "Phantoms did escorts from time to time" is not enough. There are the obvious contenders, and then the unique ones that no one things about (IE., the Mitchells that escorted the surrender delegation Betties, the Gunned up YB-40's). Bottom line, if the subject you want to build did indeed escort, even if for one mission, and you build it as it would have been while doing that role, it's a contender for sure! Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hey guys do we have more people that are interested in the GB VOTE VOTE VOTE Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Interesting idea... Do civilianish escorts count? I am not sure if these aircraft were used for security... NASA F-18s that accompanied the NB-52 rocket launches NASA T-38s used to escort the Shuttle to landing The E-4B that escorts AF1 whereever it goes, hell it can call in all the firepower in the world... Am I full of beans? If so, I will just go on my merry way :) Edited March 16, 2011 by Remington Box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waylandcool Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 B-25J escorted Surrender Deligation Betty(s) This one is a Go I may have to track down some decals for that. I've seen them built in 1/48th but I wonder if they were done in 1/72nd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skidbuggy Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I had an Escort once... One week before 9-11, I had it parked in the employee lot at La Guardia Airport where it was destroyed by the employee bus (picture a big city transit bus) after its driver had a siezure while I was away on a trip. There was not one recognizable feature of the car after the mishap. It was there by itself, a pile of plastic, rubber, glass and metal.... they had to lift what was left onto the flat truck. I never did learn how the bus driver made out. All I had was a police report number and phone number attached to the wreckage. On a cheap 2,000 dollar airport beater, I made ten grand.... I guess you could say I got lucky with an Escort Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi Philfrom what i make from your list you need to reverse the roles most of these aircraft that you mention Require escort These 2 are electronic warfare bird they normally require an escort EF-111 EA-6B I thought these birds escorted strike packages to surpress enemy radar? Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I thought these birds escorted strike packages to surpress enemy radar?Julien Well according do WIKI these birds dont carry any Air To Air ordenance (there is an optional canon on the EF-111 but its in an intenal bay guessing AG purpose). Hope Your going to join us Julien ! Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'M IN!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmmmm, possibly Gabby Grabeski's Jug to go along on the shelf next to my Fort from that group build. Or maybe I'll stick with my branch of the service and go with a USN Pacific Fleet Wildcat, or Hellcat, or maybe since I have decals from my last squadron from my last deployment build a Hornet, even though I'm not big into building jets that much............the possibilities are too much, I'm on overload!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Welcome aboard rightwinger26. IM glad to see such great enthusiastic is the GB theme Although im a bit jealous you actually get to fly F-18s. I would like to take this opportunity to say that ARC member Iron Man is now an official sponsor for this GB. He kindly donated a couple of kit i should be receiving soon that will be in the Group build raffle Cheers Neo Edited May 27, 2011 by Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Sorry, maybe I made it sound confusing, I'm not a pilot, just a mechanic, have been for a long time. Without us, pilots are just dudes in sunglasses :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Man Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Welcome aboard rightwinger26. IM glad to see such great enthusiastic is the GB themeAlthough im a bit jealous you actually get to fly F-18s. I would like to take this opportunity to say that ARC member Iron Man is now an official sponsor for this GB. He kindly donated a couple of kit i should be receiving soon that will be in the Group build raffle Cheers Neo I am more then happy to help out the cause. Best of luck to all of you. Edited April 7, 2011 by Iron Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm not a pilot, just a mechanic, have been for a long time. Without us, pilots are just dudes in sunglasses :D LOL either way its still a great job be be hanging around these birds! Still waiting on confirmation from Steve (ARC) but i did modify the dates so hoping for September 2011 to February 2012 Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydon Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ok...am I the only one here when he saw the title "Escort Service" thought Julia Roberts :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 The F-105s were seldom, (if ever), scheduled for MIG-CAP missions, but all of the D, F & G models carried the 20mm Vulcan cannon and a lot of the D models carried a single AIM-9 as well. 27.5 Migs were credited to F-105 pilots including one each to Medal of Honor recipients Capt Leo Thorsness and Capt Merlyn Dethlefsen, both of whom were flying F-105F Wild Weasels. Darwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I'll play in this build. I have a few kits that qualify. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Sorry, maybe I made it sound confusing, I'm not a pilot, just a mechanic, have been for a long time. Without us, pilots are just dudes in sunglasses :D That reminds me of the line in Flight of the Intruder Get a fighter Pilot to do it... Are you a fighter pilot? Don't ask a man if he's a fighter pilot if he is he'll tell ya if not don't insult him. yada yada yada..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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