Adversary photo thread, NSAWC/Topgun actual jets Options

[Brian P: Fighter...]

Until the profiles are up, here are shots of the real things organized by order of appearance on the sheets.

Hornets:

FTD48009 - 5 full jets w/ all the stenciling, landing gear placards, ejection seat placards, intake covers, extra Topgun badges (both 1 and 2 part decals), pilot patches and helmet insignias (though helmets were usually covered w/ brown covers).

NSAWC 26


NSAWC 44


NSAWC 55


Topgun 70


Topgun 42


This post has been edited by Mike5401: Oct 4 2007, 07:52 AM

[Brian P: Fighter...]

More Hornets

FTD48010 - 6 jets, build 4 complete w/ all the stenciling, landing gear placards, ejection seat placards, intake covers, extra Topgun badges (both 1 and 2 part decals), pilot patches and helmet insignias (though helmets were usually covered w/ brown covers).

NSAWC 30


Topgun 46


NSAWC 46


Topgun 41


NSAWC 41


NSAWC 35


This post has been edited by Brian P: Fightertown Decals: Oct 4 2007, 12:15 AM

[David Walker]

That first three shaded grey one looks fantastic.

[Brian P: Fighter...]

Tomcats!

FTD48011 - 6 complete jets w/ options for 10! Includes all the stenciling, landing gear placards, ejection seat placards, intake covers, extra Topgun badges (both 1 and 2 part decals), pilot patches and helmet insignias (though helmets were usually covered w/ brown covers), walkways stencils. Formation lights for 2 jets.

Topgun 30


NSAWC 10


Topgun 30 Powder Puff


Topgun 34 Powder Puff


NSAWC 15


NSAWC 16


Topgun 33


Topgun 13


Topgun Iranian


NSAWC 10



This post has been edited by Brian P: Fightertown Decals: Oct 4 2007, 01:23 AM

[Karl Sander]

Since at least 2005 (limit of my first hand knowledge), helmets have been covered with OD (i.e. flight suit) green.

[Brian P: Fighter...]

Thanks. We're probably talking the same color. I've got some pictures of a few gray ones back in the mid-90's at Topgun but they were probably the OD faded.

-brian

[Andrew D. the Jo...]

So could it be accurately said, then, that each single FTD sheet has more packed onto it than most manufacturers put on, say, 2 sheets?

[Karl Sander]

Thanks. We're probably talking the same color. I've got some pictures of a few gray ones back in the mid-90's at Topgun but they were probably the OD faded.

-brian

yeah, fading and light could definitely explain it. It's the same material they make flight suits out of and you know how that goes.

Still, saves the PRs the effort of trying to make 100 some odd helmets with different tape jobs look "standardized."

[sasso]

Mmmmm, adversaries, aaaarrrrhhh

well, enough with the Homer impression

Brian, I must say, the Bad Cats look absolutely smashing - can't wait to get them. Also the Hornets look fine - still I hope, all versions will be available in 1/72 as well - as they all look great. Again, I must appeal to you other 1/72 guys out there: Buy them, make sure, Brian and Mike will feel like doing all Hornets in 1/72

regards
Steen

[space monkey]

Just saw the instruction sheet previews were put up on the website.... AWESOME!!!!!!! Also I think I will do my 1/12 scale tomcat in one of the powder puffs!!!!!!! Besides building two of the 1/48s will help!!!!!

[zark]

Great job FIghtertown. I just received the decals for VX-30 F-18's from Hannants (UK) . Is impossible for me to find a single picture of BH102 in the net, or in the books and magazines I have for reference. I also checked your website but...no luck. Can you help...in any way?
Thanks

[aviationpic]

Hi Brian

Any chance of releasing Adversary Hornets (FTD48009 and FTD48010) in 1/32?

Regards,
Greg

[1/48 scale pilot]

this fit the bill?

[Timvkampen]

HI all,

Maybe some of the specialists here have a pic of the F-16N 163572, 'Roots' '23' with the BlackBird logo on the tail?

http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....p;#entry1769990

I put out an inquiry on several sites and nobody seems to be able to come up with the proof that the subject of Superscale decal set 32-133 really flew as depicted in the set itself...strange...I need references ;-)

Best Tim

[Hajo L.]

Any details about possible weapons loadouts for the F-18s shown here?


HAJO

[Karl Sander]

Any details about possible weapons loadouts for the F-18s shown here?


HAJO

In the adversary role, they carry a CATM-9 on one wingtip and a TACTS pod on the other.

[Hajo L.]

So, arming a F-18 up to the teeth with Air-to-Ground-Ordnance would be pretty cool, but unrealistic?


HAJO

[graves_09]

So, arming a F-18 up to the teeth with Air-to-Ground-Ordnance would be pretty cool, but unrealistic?


HAJO

The is correct. I recall seeing a few pics of adversary hornets with some A-G stuff, but mostly blue practice bombs. Those load out exist but are probably rare. If you wanted a cool camo paint scheme realistic loaded with A-G I would consider the VFA-125 sheet. That squadron has their jets painted in camo schemes to play adversary role but the same jets are also used for training missions. I am just taking an educated guess here, but I would think A-G practice would allow some of their camo jets to be loaded with A-G (maybe even live ordnance?).

[Hajo L.]

Well, I already have the NSAWC-sheet, dumb me forgot which manufacturer. It´s the sheet with 3 F-18s, one in grey grey green camo, two in brown, both with grey underside. All in 1:72 scale.

But I think just armed up with training F-18s, a ACMI-pod (?), center line fuel and maybe a MER with small blue bombs will look cool enough.


HAJO

[Hajo L.]

Can someone tell me which pylon has been removed on Bu.-No. 163503 ("26"), shown here:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Navy/...-18C/1300297/M/

To me it looks like the inner ones are missing, am I right?


HAJO