picknpluck Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 This was a totally random eBay find: a Haseagwa rebox of the Monogram 1/72 F-4J. Sweet markings too! It also includes VF-161 markings for that era. The decals are yellowed but I have them out sunbathing right now. Anyway, this will be my first submission for the build with the VF-151 markings (if I can get the yellowing out). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 I have that one in my stash. Not sure if the decals are any good or not. Paper started curling and some yellowing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 The date on my decal sheet says 12/1987. I hope I can make them work because I really like that VF-151 scheme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) I like 151 also, was part of the squadron when they flew F/A-18A's. My decal sheet says 12/1987 as well. I may need to build it during the GB. This is getting interesting here. I can do a VF-151 F-4B, F-4J, F/A-18A and a F/A-18C. I have these in my stash. Edited June 6, 2017 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 You should build It! Worst case, my Hasegawa F-4S has VF-151 markings in TPS scheme, but I'd rather make tbat a Hells Angels bird (build #2 for this GB) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 I may start looking to see if I can build some of their other aircraft when they were VF-23. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 At least USMC units didn't change that much. must admit Though I have going through a massive learning curve with which Sqns you class as legacy sqns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Aussie_superbug said: At least USMC units didn't change that much. must admit Though I have going through a massive learning curve with which Sqns you class as legacy sqns LOL, Sorry I made it so hard. I didn't think opening it up to all squadrons would fly so well. So I made it about the squadrons that have been around a long time or had a legacy before being deactivated. I figure anything 5 years older than my age would be a legacy. Edited June 6, 2017 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 haha, and if you had made it "5 years older than some of us" it would be a Dynasty group build. or "Dinosaur Squadrons Group Build" signed Rex, 20+ years older than Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 22 minutes ago, tosouthern66 said: LOL, Sorry I made it so hard. I didn't think opening it up to all squadrons would fly so well. So I made it about the squadrons that have been around a long time or had a legacy before being deactivated. I figure anything 5 years older than my age would be a legacy. Don't be sorry at all. that's why we call it research Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Rex said: haha, and if you had made it "5 years older than some of us" it would be a Dynasty group build. or "Dinosaur Squadrons Group Build" signed Rex, 20+ years older than Darren ....would that be signed "T-Rex" then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Rex said: haha, and if you had made it "5 years older than some of us" it would be a Dynasty group build. or "Dinosaur Squadrons Group Build" signed Rex, 20+ years older than Darren That GB idea will be submitted next year! LOL It's all about me! I keeel me! Achmed the dead terrorist keels you I keeel me! Edited June 6, 2017 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I can tell that this is going to be fun, already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Stay Tuned Kids, We Going To Have Some Fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 8 hours ago, tosouthern66 said: That GB idea will be submitted next year! LOL It's all about me! I keeel me! Achmed the dead terrorist keels you I keeel me! You'd better be careful making it next year. Some of us may not make it that far! Darren - 20 years younger than Rex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, tosouthern66 said: Dutch Let me look into some more. I want to say yes but the fact is VP-92 had that break in service. Which was a good amount of time. Well if not VP-92 from NAS South Weymouth, how about VMA-322? According to Tom Hilderth's excellent VMA-322 website, it did exist prior to 1955, though redesignated from VMF-322 to VMA-322. I want to build something from South Weymouth, maybe two: an A-4E and an A-4M! R/ Dutch Edited June 6, 2017 by Dutch spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Darren, don't forget that some us still have our bags of peanuts. We didn't use them before,,,,,maybe we should have? I haven't decided yet which was better for that young man's behavior, his fear of the Old Dudes using them?,,,,,,or should we have used them so that he would fear them being used again? Either way, I will bring extras to Chattanooga,,,,,,,,,just in case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Dutch said: Well if not VP-92 from NAS South Weymouth, how about VMA-322? According to Tom Hilderth's excellent VMA-322 website, it did exist prior to 1955, though redesignated from VMF-322 to VMA-322. I want to build something from South Weymouth, maybe two: an A-4E and an A-4M! R/ Dutch Okay. So VMA-322 is a Marine Corps squadron! If that don't count, I may be out! R/ Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 No Dutch,,,,,,,,,,,he already said USMC was okay, back earlier in the thread. And -332 would qualify, because redesignations are allowed, also. The only way to do actual lineages was to allow the progression through the years as their designations changed. Pick the right unit and FB-1 up to F/A-18F would be allowed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 4 hours ago, Rex said: Darren, don't forget that some us still have our bags of peanuts. We didn't use them before,,,,,maybe we should have? I haven't decided yet which was better for that young man's behavior, his fear of the Old Dudes using them?,,,,,,or should we have used them so that he would fear them being used again? Either way, I will bring extras to Chattanooga,,,,,,,,,just in case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dutch said: Okay. So VMA-322 is a Marine Corps squadron! If that don't count, I may be out! R/ Dutch Dutch USMC Squadrons that meets the date are eligible. I won't leave my USMC brother in out, they are a big part of NAVAIR. I am looking at building an VMFA(AW)-533 as well. Edited June 6, 2017 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Dutch said: Okay. So VMA-322 is a Marine Corps squadron! If that don't count, I may be out! R/ Dutch Dutch, Marine squadrons are in! I plan to contribute a VMFA-321 F-4S, im addition to a VF-151 F-4J. Something like this: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 6 hours ago, Darren Roberts said: You'd better be careful making it next year. Some of us may not make it that far! Darren - 20 years younger than Rex. Darren The way I feel right now I may not make it to midnight! I have been off for the last 5 days for my sons High School Graduation and had a blast. Then last night, this morning. I started running a fever/aches/chills/headaches. I feel like I have been drinking for days and am suffering from a massive hangover. I wish it was a hangover, that way I'd have a reason for feeling like I got hit by a train. Not to mention I have to work tonight! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Would a VFA-113 F-18C qualify? If yes, what are the start/end dates for this GB? Also what happens at the conclusion of this GB? People just share their WIPs on these pages? Sorry never did a GB and don't know many details about GBs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghatherly Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) I am in!!! Will build a 1/32 F-4S from the Tamiya kit, GT Resin Super Set, and other goodies. Either in VFMA-235 scheme or USN Ferris scheme with Zotz decals. Edited June 8, 2017 by ghatherly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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