MattP Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I'm looking for a decent EF-111A 'walk-around' pix site. I'm mainly looking for the 'belly-canoe' views for the sensor positioning. TIA Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattP Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 So I take it there's no decent EF-111A "Walk-Around" sites... Well, I asked... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote74 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 "Decent" is in the eye of the beholder, but some quick Google-fu turns up some options: http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/waEF111A.html https://www.daytonipms.org/ef-111-sparkvark Note: A) Most of these show preserved example(s) so as always there may be some variation with aircraft when in-service B) The EF-111As were all conversions of A-models so if there are specific details you can't find for the Spark Vark, try looking for the equivalent details on an A (in general if it wasn't part of the conversion it would have stayed the same) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Another here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattP Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Thank you everybody! I really don't know just HOW I missed these sites! I searched under "EF-111A Raven" also adding "walk-around" to the search also... Thank you again for the assists!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnobiz Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 The first link @Quixote74 gave is my go-to source of detail Raven pictures 👍 If you're building a 1/48 Raven this might be of interest to you as all available kits have the standard F-111 aft bulges 😉 https://bam-models.com/product/ef-111a-raven-ecm-cooling-units-for-hobby-boss/ HB kit bulge: BAM Raven bulge: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arg Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 In Sept 1983 (40 yrs ago (!!)), an EF-111 (66-023) stopped at Wright-Patterson AFB, and base employees were allowed to come down to the flight line and view it. Here are a few shots from the ones I took that should be of some help 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Hi, I just purchased the BAM set and it is of very good quality, but I have to admit that it is pricey if you compare it with the price for the seamless intake set for the same kit. However, if you want to have a more accurate Raven, that is the way to go. Overall, I am very happy with what I bought. Thanks. solher1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnobiz Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 It's simply a matter of development cost vs expected volume. The ECM bulges took less time than the intakes to design but sell much, much less (as expected since the intakes fit most F-111 variants). That being said I look forward to seeing accurate Ravens! Arnaud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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