Gene K Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Sink rate.... I've seen a few AirWing aircraft do a carrier type approach/landing on high pressure "boat" tires and blow a few on those fly-in landings. Thanks Habu, but if I were to ask again, I'd rephrase to this: why would a "carrier type approach/landing" be more apt to blow a tire on a runway vice carrier deck (since the tire pressure, sink rate/landing would be the same in both situations)? At any rate, not important., so sorry to go off topic. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 They could offer that as a separate kit. That's what I meant. You could put an Intruder loaded with everything but the kitchen sink or a generic Phantom. Just about anything is a go in 1/48th. If somebody would do a crash crew, or the launch guys; it would sponsor a host of dioramas gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 That's what I meant. You could put an Intruder loaded with everything but the kitchen sink or a generic Phantom. Just about anything is a go in 1/48th. If somebody would do a crash crew, or the launch guys; it would sponsor a host of dioramas gary WORD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 It's not what the landing surface is made of or where it is, but how long it is and how precisely you are trying to hit a specific touchdown point. The chances of blowing a tire on landing have to do with several variables: - gross landing weight - sink rate - tire pressure - touchdown speed For a given landing weight and approach speed, if you intend to land hard (high sink rate) you better have a correspondingly higher tire pressure. If you have lower tire pressures you need to grease the landing (low sink rate). If you are trying to catch #3 wire on a carrier deck you can more accurately hit your touchdown point with a higher sink rate. If you have two miles of runway on land you can float it in, touchdown point isn't as critical and no need to stress the plane as much (compared to being on the boat) If you are doing FCLP then you would want higher tire pressures even though you are on land. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 If somebody would do a crash crew, or the launch guys; it would sponsor a host of dioramas gary See now this ^^^ would make for a neat kit. Carrier deck with positional JBD, good crew figures in various poses, a mule (tractor thing), and assorted other bits and bobs. One stop ready to be assembled display base/diorama. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 See now this ^^^ would make for a neat kit. Carrier deck with positional JBD, good crew figures in various poses, a mule (tractor thing), and assorted other bits and bobs. One stop ready to be assembled display base/diorama. I thought someone did this in 48th a couple of years ago... was it Kinetic, Kitty Hawk, ???? I know DML/Dragon did it in 144th years ago, I have several in the stash of shame... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I thought someone did this in 48th a couple of years ago... was it Kinetic, Kitty Hawk, ???? I know DML/Dragon did it in 144th years ago, I have several in the stash of shame... It was Skunkmodels. No tractor included though. Just the deck and a couple of figures. Italeri did a deck with JBD in 1/72 but without crew and tractor. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 At the boat you are a little more structured in glide slope and decent rate. At the beach, I've seen much higher sink rates in close, hence the chance to really hit hard on a landing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 From AMK fb page: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Look like missiles. :D/> Edited July 26, 2016 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) A lot of missiles, but you'll have to go to their Facebook page to see them. LOL Edited July 26, 2016 by B.Sin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyfort17 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Kenetic does a 1/48 Deck with JBDs http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=KI-K48057 Edited July 26, 2016 by flyfort17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin @ AMK Models Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 The renders are extremely basic and need much more finesse and detail. We were just excited to show you - perhaps too early time will tell. There are some shape issues we know and don’t worry about the colours, just CAD differences. They will be ok in the end as you should expect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin @ AMK Models Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Oh, the missiles will be one piece slide molded affairs which inly need cutting from the gates and painting and then decalling. Decals will be provided by our partner aftermarket company who you trust already. More on them in due course. Snip, Paint, Decal - done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin @ AMK Models Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Well, hope it ain't a figure of Anthony Eduards nowadays singing, "Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire...!!!" :rolleyes:/> Aww shoot. No? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin @ AMK Models Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 From what my Navy guys tell me they reduce air pressure in their tires when they are doing land based ops. Yes! Pressure up for carrier landings. Down for land operations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Nice update, but please AMK, remember that the AIM-54C's did not have the square boxes on the body in front on the fins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Scaremonger Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Aww shoot. No? No. But I guess it could be Tom Skerrit rebuking Tom Cruise for having followed Michael Ironside below the 10.000-feet hard-deck. How it went like...? Oh, "You took it, and broke a major rule of engagement! Then you broke another one with that circus stunt fly-by. Top Gun rules of engagement exist for your safety and for that of your team. They're not flexible, nor am I. Obey them or you're history. Is that clear...?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Oh, the missiles will be one piece slide molded affairs which inly need cutting from the gates and painting and then decalling. Decals will be provided by our partner aftermarket company who you trust already. More on them in due course. Snip, Paint, Decal - done. Martin, should we expect you deliver us all range of Sidwinders inside box with your Tomcat? All ones showed as renders, including AIM-9X? It could be nice. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Martin, should we expect you deliver us all range of Sidwinders inside box with your Tomcat? All ones showed as renders, including AIM-9X? It could be nice. :)/> Why the X? It was never used operationally and I'm not even sure it was carried by test/eval planes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Martin, should we expect you deliver us all range of Sidwinders inside box with your Tomcat? All ones showed as renders, including AIM-9X? It could be nice. :)/>/> Why would AMK tool up for a missile that was never used by the F-14? Designing and manufacturing slide molds is a very expensive project and this would just add to the cost of the kit for a missile that wasn't part of the Tomcat's Quiver. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Why would AMK tool up for a missile that was never used by the F-14? Designing and manufacturing slide molds is a very expensive project and this would just add to the cost of the kit for a missile that wasn't part of the Tomcat's Quiver. Cheers, John If you looked at their Facebook post. They are doing a missile set that will be available separately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just from AMK's post, few renders of AIM-9's: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 These developments are overwhelming me with joy! Lookout modeling world, AMK is here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 What if John doesn't have FB. Does everyone have FB? I wish people would stop assuming that everyone on earth has FB. Cheers & Happy Modeling Brad If you looked at their Facebook post. They are doing a missile set that will be available separately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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