Viper88 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thought it would be fun and interesting to pose this question for discussion: Do you prefer to model Navy or Airforce jets or other and why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) FLY NAVY!!!!!!!! The alure of Navy jets for me is the squadron markings and the color (at least up until the 80's). If I build an Air Force jet, it's usually an Air Guard jet because of the squadron markings on the tail. In the end, Navy is simply cooler than Air Force. :taunt:/> Edited September 19, 2015 by Darren Roberts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I build a some of each. Try to keep a balance. Right now on the shelves it is USAF 21 to USN/USMC 11. But I'm working to even it up. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LVZ2881 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm a Navy brat. I had A-6's for alarm clocks living up at NAS Whidbey as a kid in the 80's.. Plus Navy color schemes and squadron markings are just more interesting but I do have a few AF jets to build as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I would build an F-15 or an F-16 instead of an F/A-18E/F or an F/A-18C. I would build a Tomcat with the same passion for an F-15. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Marines? ;) Just a Hornet thing mainly. I dig Naval jets, a-4's a-6's, f-4's, f-14's, f-35b/c ;). Not that F-15 is not cool, but there are only handfull I'd like to build. Mostly with cool tail arts :) Perhaps a poll would be better? Edited September 19, 2015 by Thadeus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 No preference really. Whatever looks cool. Right now I'm doing an F-8E Crusader. Next I'm going on an Air Force splurge as the Hellenic GB starts, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Interesting question. As some one who builds primarily US aircraft I find I buy mostly USAF kits. I just happen to like the planes the Air Force used in the 50s through the Vietnam war. The sheer number of subjectts, and the rapid advancement in technology make this era especially interesting to me. That being said, I am also a Phantom Phan, and the Marines and the Navy had some very good looking Phantoms, so at least half of my built phantoms, and the phantoms I plan to build are Navy and Marine Corps subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Build for the interest in the plane rather than by service. Grew up around Navy, was in AF. AF tactical aircraft are remote in my experience so don't have the personal interest in them. Some Navy types are favorites, from being around them and being focused on Navy as a kid. From a modeling standpoint Navy carrier types are a favorite 'cause of folding wings. More work but less space so more kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Marines/Navy for 2 reasons. My Dad was a Marine aviator and those planes actually have some color on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Navy for me with a little RCAF thrown in for good measure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majortomski Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 As someone said above I build for the aircraft. But trying to limit what I buy and the fact that I'm a retired USAF O-4 I tend to lean towards USAF planes. I believe the ONLY USN aircraft I have right now is an F3H Demon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper88 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 And I also find it interesting the lack of tv series and movies involving air force jets or subject, majority is base on the navy: JAG - Navy NCIS - Navy Flight of the Intruder - Navy jets Hunt for Red October - Navy carrier and jets Clear and Present Danger - Hornet Independence Day - Hornet Top Gun - Tomcat Behind Enemy Lines - Super Hornet Executive Decision - Tomcat and yes opened with F-117 Wonder why this is....Navy more cooperative when it comes to Hollywood moves and tv shows maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 You forgot the Iron Eagle-series.. ;) HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Uncool Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 You forgot the Iron Eagle-series.. ;) Yeh, but weren't the F-21s USN/Marines? :P Me's a huge fan of the Century jets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
texasraider Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Love aircraft of the ANG..Just wish we had more decals for some of the aircraft of the 1950s and 60s!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Whatever, but Air Force is two words :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I think I'm evenly split kit wise, but my decals are three to one in favor of the Navy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Had USAAF father and USAF older brother, gramps chased Poncho around with Blajack bout 1916. NAVY all the way!!!!!---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 After working on dark gray strike eagles for ten years and ugly f-16s for 5 years I find I mainly build Navy. I just can't seem to find the interest after spending most of my time around those aircraft. It doesn't change the fact that the MIGHTY F-15 is the finest piece of metal made by man though.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 After working on dark gray strike eagles for ten years and ugly f-16s for 5 years I find I mainly build Navy. I just can't seem to find the interest after spending most of my time around those aircraft. It doesn't change the fact that the MIGHTY F-15 is the finest piece of metal made by man though.. Amen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f14tomcat Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 60/40 Navy/Air Farce! Love the squadron markings and color schemes. Wayne Lt USNR-R ret B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I mostly build USN aircraft. I'm fascinated by the development of naval aviation and carrier operations, particularly the challenge in developing aircraft that have a good balance between size, landing characteristics, range, flight characteristics, and payload. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Mostly Navy, although I'm one of the few who doesn't like the special hi-vis ShowBird schemes of the past 15 yrs. Although, at the same time, I'm an easy sucker for a Phantom or Thunderchief in an SEA scheme!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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