Scott R Wilson Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Some excellent ideas so far, people! Scott, I think you're modeling skills are excellent. I remember seeing your 1/32 RF-4C, and it certainly is nothing to be ashamed of. Can't wait to see that F-4D Thanks for posting those TJ Phantoms, but I have a question. What's string for that goes from the wingtip to the tail? That RF-4C was the last model I ever completed. I thought it was a fair piece of work but not up to par with some of the masters on this site. But thank you for the compliment. The string (parachute cord) ties the pitot tube cover and bellows probe cover together and I guess it allows the crew chief to pull the covers without climbing up on the jet. To me it never made any sense. You have to climb up on the jet to install the covers, why is pulling them off from the ground so important? I can't think of any other reason for the cord, unless maybe the cord is to help hold the covers on the probes so the wind can't blow them off as easily. I really don't remember. I do know the cord was very common on Phantoms. Here's a couple more photos I took over the years that show it. I think it was actually more rare for the probe covers not to have the cord, most of my photos show it. Edited November 27, 2011 by Scott R Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 A current Spang F-16 would be cool, Ben. Are you going to use the Wolfpak sheet for it? As for the Litening or Sniper pod, I think that depends on the loadout. I've seen pics of Spang F-16's armed for Lybia with HARM's and the Litening, but also a pic of one in Afghanistan with Jdam's and a Sniper pod. Good luck with the Have Glass paint job. :) Pete- Yes, these are the Wolfpak decals. No decision on pod yet, but I'm shooting for a mixed load of GBU-38s and AGM-88. Looks like there is another entrant with a similar build, but in 1/32. This will be an interesting contrast in scales! I just remembered that I have decals for a Torrejon F-16 from back in the day. "El Cazador" was the name on the plane. Could be a 'plan b' if I chicken out on the Spang build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) I just remembered that I have decals for a Torrejon F-16 from back in the day. "El Cazador" was the name on the plane. Could be a 'plan b' if I chicken out on the Spang build. If you have the SuperScale decals in 1/48th, be aware the name "El Cazador" is printed on the decal sheet much too large compared to how it was when I photographed the real 81-0758 on October 4, 1983. I don't know if the airplane originally carried such an oversized name that was later repainted much smaller, or if SuperScale just screwed up. I'm guessing the latter. Here's my photos: Edited November 28, 2011 by Scott R Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 The string (parachute cord) ties the pitot tube cover and bellows probe cover together and I guess it allows the crew chief to pull the covers without climbing up on the jet. Thanks for the explanation. I figured it would be for that, but like you said too, it doesn't make much sense to me. Got the banner thingie figured out yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Got the banner thingie figured out yet? I was going to wait until I have time to figure out how to make a banner with one of my own photos rather than re-use the other very nice ones already put out there. Sure wish I had been able to photograph one of the F-4Ds myself that I am considering for my model's markings, though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Ooh. I'm seeing banners reading "N.A. Forces in Europe". Does this mean that a, say, RCAF Sabre would fit? If so, I'm totally in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 As long as it's RCAF Sabre actually based in Europe, it's totally welcome. Would be cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 As long as it's RCAF Sabre actually based in Europe, it's totally welcome. Would be cool. It would indeed - a 441 Sqn Sabre that took part in Leapfrog 4. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Got the banner thingie figured out yet? I thought I did, but it seems a bit too large. I think I'll pick a different photo, the KC-135's window was a bit dirty so this photo didn't come out as sharp as I'd have liked. I'll mess around with it more later, hope it's not too annoying for now. Scott W. Edited November 29, 2011 by Scott R Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 If you have the SuperScale decals in 1/48th, be aware the name "El Cazador" is printed on the decal sheet much too large compared to how it was when I photographed the real 81-0758 on October 4, 1983. I don't know if the airplane originally carried such an oversized name that was later repainted much smaller, or if SuperScale just screwed up. I'm guessing the latter. Here's my photos: Scott- Thanks for sharing the photos! I actually have the Superscale 1/72 sheet, but they may have made the same mistake in that size as well. Things are looking like a GO for the Spang Viper, so I will concentrate on that! Looking forward to Friday to start this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Neu- Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I thought I did, but it seems a bit too large. I think I'll pick a different photo, the KC-135's window was a bit dirty so this photo didn't come out as sharp as I'd have liked. I'll mess around with it more later, hope it's not too annoying for now. Scott W. I think if you shrunk the size of the banner, it might tighten up the details on the photo... I like that photo quite a bit actually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Guys, I see that this is STILL not an official build... Are we going ahead? Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yes, we are on the calendar, and starting TOMORROW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Wahey!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Ok, I know that the GB was supposed to start today, but Steve hasn't put up the sub forum for us yet. I have sent him a PM, so I guess we'll have to wait a little longer. My apologies. (BTW, this doesn't mean you can't start building those kits now. I myself have started on a HH-53C today.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 OK, will look for the forum. Did start my B-17. I build 1/32, and i have to say 1/72 parts are very small!! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 So, no reply from Steve yet. Can any of the mods start a GB sub forum? Or is that an admin thing only? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Going to start some on the A-10 tonight also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 started working on a 1/48 F-15E too! will post pics when we finally get a GB forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 OK, I may get in trouble, but I've begun building. No F-16's just yet, but a 3rd Armored Division M1A1. 3rd AD stood in harm's way (Fulda Gap) in West Germany for decades. This is Tamiya's 1/35 kit: Not as much detail as a Trumpy or Dragon, but builds much faster. I won it at a show raffle a few years ago. Hull isn't together yet, just a dry fit: Marking option I'll be doing for an HQ tank with the APU on the back: The red maneuver plaque on the bustle will give it a little color. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 I don't see why you would get in trouble with this. Those early Abrams are cool. Will be watching this build . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Thats a fun kit to build, I did one years ago in the in the MERDC winter US & Europe verdant. You know the standard four color green and brown with smaller amounts of sand and black. Wanted to do a snow temperate scheme and a red desert but never got to it. Edited December 5, 2011 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Sudden thought: would an RCAF Comet 1 count? They were frequently over in Europe... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 I didn't even know Canada used the Comet, so I looked it up. Looks like they were assigned to No.412 Transport Squadron at CFB Rockliffe. So, I'm sorry, no it doesn't count. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ok, here's my first build: An Italeri 1/72 HH-53C. It will eventually look like this one: HH-53. This HH-53 was eventually upgraded to MH-53M status and was finally retired in 2008 and flown in an RAF C-17 to the RAF Museum in Cosford. Will be using Wolfpak decals on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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