Nathant Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Awesome work Jim. Can't wait for more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Troll Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 8 hours ago, avnav said: I thought the photos on Marty Cavato's site were pretty clear. At the time, no. I know slats were rare, if at all, in SEA. But this pic made me wonder. There's a shadow on the outer wing on -362 that could look like a slat, but it's probably just the sawtooth..? https://martycavato.smugmug.com/Military/Udorn-Thailand-1971-72/i-BJKSkx6/A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adelaide Blue Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Cracking project Jim, looking forward to seeing how this progresses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avnav Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Troll said: I know slats were rare, if at all, in SEA. But this pic made me wonder. There's a shadow on the outer wing on -362 that could look like a slat, but it's probably just the sawtooth..? https://martycavato.smugmug.com/Military/Udorn-Thailand-1971-72/i-BJKSkx6/A The following photo clearly shows no inboard slat actuators, and the leading edge flap panel line between Ritchie's and DeBellevue's heads wraps around well under the wing, which the slat panel line doesn't do. The inboard slat has a panel line parallel to the wing leading edge, which is slightly aft underneath the leading edge of the wing. That panel line is rather prominent with the slats retracted, you would see it if it were there in the photo below. Also this was a 1967 fiscal year jet in July 1972; slat conversions to non-slatted jets didn't start happening until late 1972 (69-7254 was first to be converted and didn't make its first flight with slats until September 28, 1972 per one reference I have). So for sure 67-0362 wasn't slatted for this sortie. https://martycavato.smugmug.com/Military/Udorn-Thailand-1971-72/i-kqnV4rC/A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beaconroot Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, Nathant said: Awesome work Jim. Can't wait for more! Thank you! More updates coming soon. Jim Root Edited November 16, 2016 by Beaconroot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beaconroot Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 18 minutes ago, Adelaide Blue said: Cracking project Jim, looking forward to seeing how this progresses. Thank you! I will have more updates soon. Getting back to the bench soon! Jim Root Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Troll Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 9 hours ago, avnav said: So for sure 67-0362 wasn't slatted for this sortie. Perfect and precise info! Thanks! :) Jorgen "Troll" Toll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 On November 13, 2016 at 11:34 PM, avnav said: MicroScale had the markings many, many years ago. You can probably scrounge the wing and squadron markings from Eglin F-15 decals. As for the weapons load, 67-0362 on that day for sure launched out with AIM-9Es, AIM-7E-2s, a 600 gallon centerline and 370 gallon wing tanks. It was also carrying two ECM pods on the inboard pylons, but I'm no expert on Vietnam-era pods so I can't tell you what types they are. Here's a photo of Ritchie shutting down after that sortie: https://martycavato.smugmug.com/Military/Udorn-Thailand-1971-72/i-K7mvnRh/A Notice the extended sway braces on the centerline, which shows there had been a tank installed when they launched that day. You can also see the tank's umbilical connector. In this next photo of all of the jets in the de-arm area, you can see Ritchie's jet to the far right of thd photo. All of the others still have their AIM-7E-2s but Ritchie appears to have expended most of his: https://martycavato.smugmug.com/Military/Udorn-Thailand-1971-72/i-nvn8525/A And going back to the photo of Ritchie painting the kill mark, you can make out an AIM-7E-2 still loaded in the right rear missile well: https://martycavato.smugmug.com/Military/Udorn-Thailand-1971-72/i-hB6tZk2/A Thanks for posting those pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 You picked a great subject subject to model. I always wanted to do this bird in 32nd scale. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beaconroot Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Not to much to show yet. Working on getting the cockpit painted and detailed. It is the Aires resin cockpit with some Eduard photo-etched added. Still slow going. Hope to finish this part up soon. Comments welcome. Jim Root Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nathant Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Oh nice! That pe colored instrument panel looks perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Amazing man, super real! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adelaide Blue Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 That's 1 of the best instrument panels I've seen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Beautiful instrument panel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beaconroot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Not much to show yet but got a little bit done. Here is were it is so far.... That's it for now. Hopefully get the wing attached tonight. Happy New Year Jim Root. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 On 10/14/2016 at 3:32 PM, Beaconroot said: I will also be looking for markings. Any decal sheets available for the Ritchie aircraft? Loadout for the aircraft on 7-8-1972? Jim, Write me at fwernerjr@comcast.net. I can help you on this build as far as the armament goes. As I intend to do this aircraft someday soon I have good news for you. I wasn't going to say anything but Werner's Wings is doing its first F-4 sheet. It will have ALL of the markings that were on Steve Ritchie's aircraft from the aircraft before his first kill to the last markings that we can document in Vietnam. If you can wait for it I can send you a free set for a review of the decals. We will also include some aircraft that a friend's father flew in Vietnam and maybe England. I don't have a release date yet, but the decals are coming together and are almost done. If you are interested let me know. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bozothenutter Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 46 minutes ago, Floyd S. Werner, Jr. said: Jim, Write me at fwernerjr@comcast.net. I can help you on this build as far as the armament goes. As I intend to do this aircraft someday soon I have good news for you. I wasn't going to say anything but Werner's Wings is doing its first F-4 sheet. It will have ALL of the markings that were on Steve Ritchie's aircraft from the aircraft before his first kill to the last markings that we can document in Vietnam. If you can wait for it I can send you a free set for a review of the decals. We will also include some aircraft that a friend's father flew in Vietnam and maybe England. I don't have a release date yet, but the decals are coming together and are almost done. If you are interested let me know. Floyd Good news this, is it just for the E? I'm working on his D and don't mind waiting for a few weeks......any timescale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Bozothenutter said: Good news this, is it just for the E? I'm working on his D and don't mind waiting for a few weeks......any timescale? It will include his D and E aircraft. It will have every aircraft that he scored victories in and every variation of markings that we could find as long as the aircraft were in Vietnam. A time line would be approximately three months. It takes time to get the decals from the Czech Republic. The artwork is almost done. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milo Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 That's great, Floyd! Will they be available in 1/72 as well? Btw, great work on the cockpit, Beaconroot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beaconroot Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Floyd S. Werner, Jr. said: Jim, Write me at fwernerjr@comcast.net. I can help you on this build as far as the armament goes. As I intend to do this aircraft someday soon I have good news for you. I wasn't going to say anything but Werner's Wings is doing its first F-4 sheet. It will have ALL of the markings that were on Steve Ritchie's aircraft from the aircraft before his first kill to the last markings that we can document in Vietnam. If you can wait for it I can send you a free set for a review of the decals. We will also include some aircraft that a friend's father flew in Vietnam and maybe England. I don't have a release date yet, but the decals are coming together and are almost done. If you are interested let me know. Floyd Holy cow great news Floyd! I'll contact you soon. Thanks! Jim Root Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 4 hours ago, Milo said: That's great, Floyd! Will they be available in 1/72 as well? I haven't decided yet. Definitely in 1/48th, maybe 1/72nd but not sure. Its a money thing as this is not my normal MO. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bozothenutter Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 3 months is good......will give the Xtracolour time to dry...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 On 1/2/2017 at 9:08 AM, Floyd S. Werner, Jr. said: Jim, Write me at fwernerjr@comcast.net. I can help you on this build as far as the armament goes. As I intend to do this aircraft someday soon I have good news for you. I wasn't going to say anything but Werner's Wings is doing its first F-4 sheet. It will have ALL of the markings that were on Steve Ritchie's aircraft from the aircraft before his first kill to the last markings that we can document in Vietnam. If you can wait for it I can send you a free set for a review of the decals. We will also include some aircraft that a friend's father flew in Vietnam and maybe England. I don't have a release date yet, but the decals are coming together and are almost done. If you are interested let me know. Floyd BONKERS! Floyd is stepping outta his norm and starting with F-4's! This is truly a miracle indeed lol! That's pretty cool to hear Floyd, I'll definitely be buying a sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 12 hours ago, Whiskey said: BONKERS! Floyd is stepping outta his norm and starting with F-4's! This is truly a miracle indeed lol! That's pretty cool to hear Floyd, I'll definitely be buying a sheet. Yeppers. Just to see if it will sell. If it does we'll see what other kind of things we can get into. I have lots of aircraft that I like so you never know. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bozothenutter Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Is there a newsletter of some kind we can subscribe to? And please don't forget the 'combat tree' stencil that is supposed to be on the splitter! It's on none of the pics I could find, but both his -D and -E were thus equipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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