jmel Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 This one has been a long time coming, but is finally at the printers. As the name implies, it covers the Legacy Hornets going back to the first A/B models of 1982. It covers all versions of the Legacy Hornet, tracking all changes and upgrades to the jet over the past 30 years, including the D-model Night Attack jet used by the USMC and Malaysia, ATARS recon package, cockpit upgrades, GPS, JHMCS, etc. Special sections of the book showcase the jet during carrier operations. Other sections show the jet in export service, with pages dedicated to every nation that has operated the jet. This spread obviously shows the RCAF. Then, naturally, we dive into the guts of the jet, showing the details. Open panels are shown, like usual. Unique changes to the jets made by export customers are shown. This page shows the RCAF's unique main gear. Lastly, the weapons carried by the type are covered. While not a complete list of every weapon ever used, this section still consists of 28 pages, showing the unique pylons to export users (Fat pylon and the Aussie BOL rails, for example), JDAM, targeting pods, AIM-9M/X, AIM-120, AIM-7, AIM-132, and more. Many were taken during a combat deployment to the Persian Gulf, showing common ordnance loadouts over Iraq and Afghanistan. Printing takes about a 2 to 2 1/2 months, making this available right around mid-March. It is 204 pages, all in color, with 1026 color images. Cost will be the usual $39.95. Thanks for the continued support, guys!!! Next up will a Bases of the World volume, covering Kadena Air Base Japan. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EX_Birdgunner Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Awesome! Avaliable Mid-March you say? Hmmmmm....looks like this will be the perfect birthday request. (Mine is on April 3rd ;) ) Denis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) THANKS JAKE I CANNOT WAIT!!!! I am the proud owner of every single one of your books. Keep them coming. Edited December 31, 2012 by gonzalo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blunce Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) EEEEwwwwwweeeeee, that's AWESOME! Can't wait! Will there be (or is there) a pre-order option? Just noticed the VMFA-242 picture there, are there many shots of "Bats" aircraft? I've got a -D model build coming up with their name on it! Edited December 31, 2012 by blunce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) This one took a little longer than expected guys. Sorry about that, but I wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything out. I am the proud owner of every single one of your books. Keep them coming. Thank you very much!! I appreciate that. Just noticed the VMFA-242 picture there, are there many shots of "Bats" aircraft? I've got a -D model build coming up with their name on it! I usually do a pre-order, but not until I have a very firm idea of exactly when I can expect the shipment to arrive here from the printers. It makes me uncomfortable to take people's money without having a product to give them. There are a bunch (80 or so) pics of that squadron, but only about 5 that show the markings. An ATARS -224 jet is one of the USMC D-models I used for cockpit, ATARS, and some airframe pics. Jake Edited January 1, 2013 by jmel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Nice is the A-7 book comming outin the same time frame? i want both ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Wow, very, very nice! Could have used that when I built my Hornet. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 is the A-7 book comming outin the same time frame? i want both ! It will be a 2013 release. Layouts are about 95% complete. Could have used that when I built my Hornet. So, build another! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Great news. I have learnt the hard way that if you have even the faintest idea of maybe making a model of the aircraft in which Jake makes a book, buy it straight away. I missed the F-15 and A-10 train and am not going to miss another. With one complete Academy 1/32 Hornet, one on the bench, and 3 others (including a D) this book will come in handy. Looking forward to future volumes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 YES!!! Not missing out on this one!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Final editing and clean-up added a few pages. It's officially at 208 pages and 1076 images. Here's the Table of Contents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Superb Jake! Can't wait to get it on my hands! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Beauty, having worked on CF-18s for 8 years I can't pass this one up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 I received the proofs from the printing company on Friday. I'll send them back on tuesday, which means now I can better estimate the time of release as late March. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Another masterpiece Jake! Perfect,the book that I need for my Aussie and in particulat for my ATARS birds!!!!! Thanks, Gianni. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I'll be down for a pre-order. Be sure to look after us ARCers and let us know as soon as pre-orders are available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Looks like another great compendium. I really enjoy my Phantom and Super Hornet editions. I will have to pick one up when they come out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Looking forward to this! I really like all of your books. You've surely set the new standard when compared to the Squadron walkarounds or DACO books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks again, guys. I appreciate the kind words. I received three advance copies of the book on Friday, and they look great. The remainder of the shipment is currently en route, and I still expect them here by mid-March. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoffrey Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) You've surely set the new standard when compared to the Squadron walkarounds or DACO books. Then you've probably not the latest DACO book ! His book about the F-104G Starfighter is IMHO the new standard... he uncovered every inch of that jet with this book. And I'm sure I'm not alone appreciating this work as it seems he already sold out of this title in about 4 months! His website show only 250 copies remain and with the upcoming Italeri kit it will be the bible to have on hand, luckily I got my copy already before it will hit high prices at Amazon ... For the good understanding, I'm not affiliated with DACO, just a very happy customer... Geoffrey Edited February 23, 2013 by Geoffrey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Haha! Hello, Danny. Thanks for stopping by to add your thoughts. You really didn't need to start a new persona, though. If you want to plug your book in my forum, I really wouldn't have minded had you used your normal screen name. I am curious, though-- if you still have 250 copies, how are you "sold out?" Warm regards, Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DACO Products Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Haha! Hello, Danny. Thanks for stopping by to add your thoughts. You really didn't need to start a new persona, though. If you want to plug your book in my forum, I really wouldn't have minded had you used your normal screen name. I am curious, though-- if you still have 250 copies, how are you "sold out?" Warm regards, Jake Hi Jake Sorry to disappoint you, but it's not me... But, where am I sold out? Danny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 But, where am I sold out? I have no idea. You wrote earlier that "he already sold out of this title" but your next sentence says "His website show only 250 copies remain." Just a bit confusing, is all. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 LOL! BUSTED!!!! Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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