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1/72 Falcon FGR.2 Operation Granby


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Here is the desert companion to the Falcon FGR.1 found here:

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234959568-172-falcon-fgr1/page-3

The WIP is here:

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234966761-a-ridiculous-and-probably-ill-fated-viper-pentuple/

The Falcon FGR.2 differed from the earlier version by featuring the new 'Storm Cloud' internal ECM system in the leading edge of the vertical tail, and it was wired to accept the then new LANTIRN navigation and targeting pods. Four sets of LANTIRN pods had been delivered to the RAF for evaluation, and they were put into immediate use on Falcons in the Gulf as an urgent operational requirement.

'The Owl', Falcon ZC381, depicted here, was one of those jets:

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Thanks for looking.

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My thoughts exactly. That half painted tank really adds something. I love models that have a subtle hint at a story to them, such as a part in primer or a miss matching stores load underwing. Gets you wondering whats happening in the little world it inhabits.

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Very nice. Like the authentic weathering too. So how about turning the tables and do UK/EU aircraft in US markings such as Euro Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk?

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