RCarlson Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Question about FB-111's. Did all FB's have the Astro Tracker System in the nose? And does the Academy FB-111 kit have a different nose than there other kits that include this? Thanks, Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod D Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Not 100% sure that ALL FB-111As had the Astrotracker system, but it is probable, since it was the standard navigation package for type. The Academy kit has a circle molded into the upper nose, forward of the canopy, which I presume is intended to be the Astrotracker window. However, it is not accurate; The Academy kit has it rounded and following of the curvature of the airframe. In reality, the Astrotracker system was slightly built up/bulging, with flat airframe surfaces and a flat glass window. If you get the 1/72 Hasegawa FB-111A, they have the appropriately shaped part for this component. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCarlson Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Thanks Rod! That's what I suspected. I knew the Hasegawa 1/72 kits had the profile right, but didn't think the Academy kit had this feature. Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Ron, I'll bring my old example, that's up for rebuild with these new decals, over so you can laugh and see what it needs...other than me building it... Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) I just finished ship 508 ‘Strange Cargo’ using the Caracal Dark Vark sheet. These decals are superb! Super thin but tough so you don’t have to worry about tearing them. I used Future to set them so not sure how sol/set will be but I wouldn’t foresee any difficulties. The artwork, size and colors are spot on and I believe Caracal has the best decals on the market right now! Edited August 6, 2018 by Hooker169 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Great to see this sheet being used so quickly : your Dark Vark looks great and I am glad you enjoyed using them. I had some concerns on how the gray would have looked on the dark camouflage colors but your build assured me that I got the color right. The feedback to this sheet was overwhelmingly positive and will help me design an even better 1/72 version (with a couple more options) and the SIOP FB-111A sheet in the works - these will be among the first things I will be working on as soon as I am back the USA in a couple of weeks.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cf18hornet Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 KursadA - Is a 1/72 sheet still in the works for this? Since you mentioned a couple years ago that it would be my Hasegawa kit has been patiently waiting for it. 😉 thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 9:44 PM, Grayhawk said: Any idea when the SIOP FB-111A sheet will be out. I'm really hoping for "Sleepy Tim Gal". Any chance that's on the sheet? ...me too. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Me three.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juanchopancho Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Count me in for SIOP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Another request for a SIOP sheet... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 2 hours ago, jenshb said: Another request for a SIOP sheet... In 1/72÷) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Just a quick question. Did only the FB-111A (& F-111G by extenstion) have the RAM panels inside the intakes? Or did the other Triple Plow II equipped aircraft (F-111D/E/F) also carry them? What about the EF-111A Spark Vark? Besides, I couldn't resist another peek at Mike's beautiful Dark 'Vark. Really nice work. I am jealous. K/r, Dutch Edited June 16, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/15/2021 at 5:41 PM, Dutch said: Just a quick question. Did only the FB-111A (& F-111G by extenstion) have the RAM panels inside the intakes? Or did the other Triple Plow II equipped aircraft (F-111D/E/F) also carry them? What about the EF-111A Spark Vark? Besides, I couldn't resist another peek at Mike's beautiful Dark 'Vark. Really nice work. I am jealous. K/r, Dutch That’s very kind of you Dutch, but I’ve seen your work and there’s no reason for you to be jealous! I’ve learned a thing or two from you as a matter of fact. Regarding your question, I’ve only seen TPII inlets with the Ram panels. I haven’t seen, or I can’t find any TPI intakes with Ram. That’s obviously not saying they weren’t mod’d later though. Maybe Mr. Vark could chime in here and give us a definitive answer. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Mike, Thanks for the praise. At least you finish your kits. Many times I have great ambitions for a kit, get started and then life gets in the way and it sits in a box forever. I find myself busier now than when COVID hit. Not much time for the hobby. Good point about Jim Rotamel. Which reminds me, he did a series of articles on the F-111 models. Ahhh! Here is the answer: K/r, Dutch Edited June 18, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCarlson Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hey Kursad! Is there any chance that this Dark Vark sheet will be scaled down soon? I would love to see it get done. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZippoTheZipdrive Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 10:19 PM, RCarlson said: Hey Kursad! Is there any chance that this Dark Vark sheet will be scaled down soon? I would love to see it get done. Thanks He said April in another thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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