Spectre711 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) This one isn't forgotten either. I'm just waiting for the canopy mask to arrive since I haven't been doing too well in that department. A fresh coat of Euro 1 Gray Since I bought this kit second hand I was surprised that most of the parts were there considering there was no box. Figured out that the pitot tube was missing so I have to wing something. Was thinking of wire with the insulation still on it. Some Medium Green. Edited May 23, 2012 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 OK, so the Hog has three colors on it now and I'm moving on with it but I'm not sure what ordnance would be hanging off the hard point. The kit has an ALQ-119, 2 Mk.20s, 1GBU-10, 1 GBU-8, 6 AGM-65s + 2 TERs and 12 Mk.82s with 2 of those double TERs. I also should have a few other odds and ends left over from Monogram Phantoms. Should I leave it naked for now and install the proper stuff later or just load it up like the instructions say? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Looks good! As for the loadout, forget the GBU-8 and GBU-10, these were never used operationally. Only since a few years smart weapons are in use, and only the 500lbs class bombs. Also, the double TER's you mentioned are called MER (Multiple Ejector Rack), and these were never used either. It doesn't really make sense either, a fully loaded MER weighs 3000lbs on bombs alone, so times two, that's 6000lbs the plane has to drag through the air. Not good over a battlefield where agility is needed. The TER's you mentioned for the Mavericks are called LAU-88 and can carry 3 Mavericks indeed, but two was more common. If only one Maverick per side was carried, they used a single launcher, called the LAU-117. For some loadouts, check here, it gives you an idea of what was used operationaly. Edited May 24, 2012 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 I dug though my kits and found 11 jets (1 prowler and 10 Phantoms) in 1/48 but only one F-4J had TERs but they are molded to pylon. I'll have to figure out if I can get them off without mangling the TERs. I also came to the realization that I have a lot of kits. They are mostly 1/72 but with a mix of 1/24-25 cars and 1/35 armor but I stopped counting Phantoms after 50. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 ... but I stopped counting Phantoms after 50. BTW, you can also mount Mk.82's directly to the pylons, but on TER's it does look cooler, yeah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 This is the only close shot I can find of a TER on an A-10 but its blurry. Anyone have a better one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks good! As for the loadout, forget the GBU-8 and GBU-10, these were never used operationally. Only since a few years smart weapons are in use, and only the 500lbs class bombs. Also, the double TER's you mentioned are called MER (Multiple Ejector Rack), and these were never used either. It doesn't really make sense either, a fully loaded MER weighs 3000lbs on bombs alone, so times two, that's 6000lbs the plane has to drag through the air. Not good over a battlefield where agility is needed. The TER's you mentioned for the Mavericks are called LAU-88 and can carry 3 Mavericks indeed, but two was more common. If only one Maverick per side was carried, they used a single launcher, called the LAU-117. For some loadouts, check here, it gives you an idea of what was used operationaly. When I built mine I learned that they only carry 3 Mavericks when they're ferryin them. Otherwise in operation they never carry one on the inner rail due to burning the landing gear. They may have modernized the missiles or launching system enough that this isn't an issue but it would only have been the last ten years or so I believe. That's only for the stations just next to the gear but I'm not sure they can carry the lau88 anywhere else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 This is the only close shot I can find of a TER on an A-10 but its blurry. Anyone have a better one? Google is your friend ;) http://www.dm.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/web/110128-F-7886Q-100.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Found some real nice TER photos HERE. Now I know where to cut the Phantom Pylons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Decals are on and should be able to get a coat of Future on tomorrow which will leave some time for a light wash and dull coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 I guess the Hog is done now other than the Mk.82s are drying and I should get a chance to put them on tommorrow. The liquid mask fogged up the canopy so I'm hopeing that it will clear up a bit with air on it. If not it maybe more Future will work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Looks very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 I guess I could have left the armament off an left it naked since they still carry the big gun. Still plenty of attitude but I think you would also if you had one of these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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