Plankwing Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) 18th January 2014 --- Added my build of this Belgian F-84F demo as a continuation of this topic. What is the equipment aft ventral ahead of the drogue chute housing? This is F-84F Belgian FU-52 in Demo livery 1966. I think it is a smoke generator but cannot find any other info than what is evident in these three photos (combined into one graphic). I am building a model of this using the new Hobby Boss 48th scale kit and would like to add the "whatever this is" to the build. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Edited January 19, 2014 by Plankwing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madcop Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 What is the equipment aft ventral ahead of the drogue chute housing? This is F-84F Belgian FU-52 in Demo livery 1966. I think it is a smoke generator but cannot find any other info than what is evident in these three photos (combined into one graphic). I am building a model of this using the new Hobby Boss 48th scale kit and would like to add the "whatever this is" to the build. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Hi Plankwing. It's a "home made smoke generator" as my friend Bob told me today when I asked him whether he had seen your post or not. You should take contact with him for more info I suppose. Madcop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plankwing Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) I presume you mean Gliding Bob? I thought I'd already checked with him and he had no info, but maybe my Halfheimers has kicked in. Edited January 14, 2014 by Plankwing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madcop Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I presume you mean Gliding Bob? I thought I'd already checked with him and he had no info, but maybe my Halfheimers has kicked in. Yes, Plankwing, you're right, he is the one and only "Gliding Bob". So no worry about Alz... :D Have a nice day. Madcop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plankwing Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thanks for the photo and info. I have received a couple other photos from other sources, but none yet are closeup enough for me to confirm shape and other details of the smoke generator. However, one photo that showed up (actually, a better photo of one I already had in my stash) revealed some color details that I had gotten wrong. Every little bit helps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plankwing Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Building this F-84F using the Hobby Boss 48th kit as a "basic upgrade" to the kit. I've "fixed" the various bits that needed correction. Used a couple of round files to reshape the "bulges" on both sides of the fairing between cockpit and tail. Filed the aft top of the fin to correct the shape. Replaced the cockpit bits with AMS Resin parts. Replaced the aft end of the tailpipe with AMS Resin corrected part. Replaced the poorly done nose gear well and intake spliter parts with Kinetic parts (and including the ball bearing weight). Covered incorrect refueling door on starboard wing with magic tape (a test to see if that would work, and it has succeeded). Masked ready for camo paint. Pru Blue on wing underside, ready for camo on upper surface. Painting progress, camo added. Painting progress topside, red added. Painting progress underside, red added. Paint is Testors Enamels thinned 1:1 with medium-cure auto lacquer thinner. Will use landing gear struts and wheels from a Monogram kit. Will use decals from various DACO sheets. That's all for now, folks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Looking good Bruce! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plankwing Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Some progress, part way through adding decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 That is looking really good. (I have a tail skid for you) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glidingbob Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 looks good Bruce BAF Streaks are the best :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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