jonwinn Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I have this kit and want to do it as a Vietnam Misty FAC. I realize it needs the drop tanks lengthened to make them 335 gallons and I need to find a 7 shot LAU-59 rocket pod. What else is needed outside of decals? I read somewhere that the seats or cockpit tub was too low and remember seeing where someone lowered the slats but not too much as to show acutating mechanism. How was that done? I'd like to show them just a bit down as in pictures when they were parked static. Any other "cures" to this kits faults would be much appreciated. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Obscureco has a replacement wing with extended slats: LINK I seem to remember some replacement seats and maybe even a cockpit from somebody, but 1/72 isn’t really my scale so I’m not familiar with what else is available. Overall, the general shape of the Italeri kit is superior to Trumpeter. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 My adventures so far with the original Esci 1/72 F-100D are documented here: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/f100.htm It's a beautiful kit - have fun! Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, Rob de Bie said: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/f100.htm It's a beautiful kit - have fun! That's a beautiful build log ... no, make that spectacular build log. Thanks. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 42 minutes ago, GeneK said: That's a beautiful build log ... no, make that spectacular build log. Thanks. Gene K Thanks! But it would be more spectacular if the model was finished 🙂 Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 EXCELLENT build Rob. Lotsa good ideas! jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Jon, I think that F-100F Misty FACs had some added RHAW antennae under the nose intake, wingtips, and tail. I will see if I can find photos or references. K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Dutch said: Jon, I think that F-100F Misty FACs had some added RHAW antennae under the nose intake, wingtips, and tail. I will see if I can find photos or references. K/r, Dutch Some did, some didn't, since the Misty jets were borrowed from other squadrons. That's why they often had different tail codes (SE, HE, SS) No mods to the wing tips on USAF jets. I think those were just added to the RDAF jets. Note that the Misty jets didn't fly with the inboard pylons; only the outboards and drop tanks. Prime Portal has a great walk around of 56-3837, in case Jon wants to add the nose and tail antennae: F-100F 56-3837 walk around Here are a couple of jets that didn't have the RHAWS gear, if Jon doesn't want to add the antenna to the nose and widen the tail fairing: From https://friendsofthesupersabre.org/history/f-100f/ From https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igsearch/misty/ Here's a great shot of the rocket pod from the same link above: Ben Edited September 24, 2020 by Ben Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Thanks Ben for keeping me straight. I may have been thinking about the first Wild Weasel F-100Fs. Beautiful photos! It should be easy for Jon with those references. K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Mate, the wings you need are in the Obscureco range. Aires produce : - speedbrake/wheel bays - engine exhaust - Pit (F-100D) Unfortunately the pit is for the single seat and all are designed for the Trumpy kit, here my build to check For the seven shot rocket launcher, the close I remember are the M-260 from CMK. Finally,the decals was in an old Wolfpak sheet for sure and maybe in a Caracal one Hope help in some way Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 Thanks for the images and info Ben, Dutch and Gianni. I found out the Italeri NATO weapons set has an LAU-68 which is a seven shot rocket pod and should work. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Dutch, I believe those antenna were added "in country" when the going got tough and they needed extra protection. I know they didn't have them to start and not all had them as Ben stated. jon Edited September 24, 2020 by jonwinn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 @jonwinn Have you seen the Misty FAC Book? https://smile.amazon.com/Bury-Us-Upside-Down-Pilots-ebook/dp/B000XUBC7M/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=misty+FAC+Vietnam&qid=1600974347&s=books&sr=1-3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 I read it and also read the original Misty book. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 I just picked up an ESCI 1/72 F-100D to go with my F-100F Misty FAC. I have 2 finned napalm and 2 Mk 82 snake eyes for the F-100D. Which pylons get which? The ESCI kit gives you the 335 gallon drop tanks. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I believe napalm on inner pylons and Mk.82s on outer pylon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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