falcon20driver Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Well, our esteemed builder buddy Phantom mentioned there weren't many group builds listed for this year. I enjoyed hosting the Bare It All group build so I figured I'd try another one. So I propose to you, the ARC community, the Test and Evaluation group build. My planned build woube the F-16 VISTA aircraft. I'm thinking any aircraft that flew with a test and evaluation squadron, or any experimental aircraft would count. This would be a great reason to build that kit thats a little different than the usual Squadrons we see. Also, it'll be a wonderful way to share stories about aircraft that we don't all know a ton about. So, ya in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Love this idea!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Love this idea!!!!!! A CF-104 or CF-18 attached to AETE might be a possibility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I know!!! Just did three test birds last year. Sure I can think of a couple more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I have 2 Eduard 1/48 X-1's and this would be the perfect excuse to build them. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Got a bunch of experimental Soviet aircraft kits in my stash, so it's a heck yea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) So any US Navy VX squadron would work? I have some VX-4 and VX-30 decals. Edited February 21, 2015 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I worked at AETE for 5 years so I guess I kinda have to enter this one!!! B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Oh, I'm pretty sure there's a few F-4s I could do... (PMTC would count too as a T&E unit, no?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 So any US Navy VX squadron would work? I have some VX-4 and VX-30 decals. Absolutely. Any test squadron is welcome, including Test Pilot School aircraft as long as they're in TPS markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hm, I've got a few choices here. In 1/144, I have an X-1, X-3, and ShapeShipTwo and White Knight Two. In 1/48 I have an X-37B. Another 1/48 possibility is Lindberg's F11F-1, which is really the XF9F-9 prototype according to Corky Meyers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 So would an aircraft that was designed, built, flew/tested, had multiple prototypes constructed and flown but never made it into production due to the project being cancelled count (XB-70 for example)? Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 So would an aircraft that was designed, built, flew/tested, had multiple prototypes constructed and flown but never made it into production due to the project being cancelled count (XB-70 for example)? Regards, Don Absolutely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I've got decals for a couple of 1/72 F4D's I've been wanting to do. Sounds like a good excuse! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 They all sound like great ideas so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Don't forget this one. This one or this one. Edited February 22, 2015 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 If I can find that 1/72 conversion kit (and decals!) then I'd love to do one of those three! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Brining this back up to the top! ;)/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 this IS interesting. Would an X plane count? One that led to the eventual production plane? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yes an X-plane would work. Sorry for letting this idea get away for a little bit, busy busy busy! If this build goes through I'm thinking late in the year at earliest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I haven't been on ARC consistently for some time now and I had actually had the same idea for a GB. Let's get some details hammered out and I'll be in, that is if I can get a new bench built, and an air compressor or equivelant for that matter. I spent some time with VX-9 in 03-04 so I'm thinking the playboy bunny tomcat. Or maybe BF-1 or CF-1 from VX-23, depending on decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) How about this? F-18E from VX-23 Salty Dogs used for bomb release testing. Fightertown Decals has a sheet for it. Edited April 2, 2015 by Adam Baker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 You have the required 25+ votes so if you want this GB to be considered by the mods you should post the details in the GB proposal section. Otherwise not a lot will happen I'm afraid.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Pollie be right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yes the VX-23 bird would count. I'll work on submitting the proposal this afternoon. We hit 25 while I was in the land of slumber. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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