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RMP2

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  1. I'm sure I read that the exposed tyre is what prevents use of an inboard Maverick missile on the triple rack as it would fry the tyre upon launch, hence only 4 rather than 6 missiles are the maximum load for an A10.
  2. Aren't the F-4J(UK) stencils in white vs black on the USN J's? If so, then these decals may be of use - https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AC480052
  3. There are images online of the Canberra on display outside at Woomera. The Australian sun certainly took its toll on it before it got repainted in green if I remember rightly
  4. Nice that the Jaguar wing fences sprue or PE are available separately! 😜 Now, bring back the GR1/3 Jaguar!!
  5. Thanks. I think they are the ones I saw on Amazon. I am just a bit unsure of 3D printed bits
  6. Thank you all. Should be enough info there for me to work with
  7. Or more specifically - which squadrons retained the LAG undersides after the thimble LRMTS noses had been fitted?
  8. Yes, in 1/48 too but the name escapes me right now. I think I made a thread when I started building mine so it may be mentioned in there
  9. I am unsure of the paint colours................ 😉
  10. Yep, you read that correctly, the Airfix 48th Tornado. Why? Because I have it around 80% complete and the Revell jobby will take me an age to throw together. Intentions are to have it in flight, low level over a blured desert backdrop with magnets for JP233, LGBs and wing tanks so they can be changed around. But I have few questions, if I may, that I think you lovely lot can help me with rather efficiently: 1: Decals. I see the Printscale 48040 set that is very comprehensive with white stencils included and the Kitsworld KW148126 set that is half the price but without white stencils. Any thoughts on these or any others with particular thought re the shark mouth fitting the Airfix kit properly and stencil requirements? 2a: Cockpit.... Is there any aftermarket or did noone see the point for this kit? 2b: Seats with crew. The best way of going about this? Kit seats and crew with tape belts? Is aftermarket really worth it here? 3: Fuel tanks. Am I right in thinking that in the early days of the conflict they flew with the smaller tanks with the JP233 and later with the LGBs they switched to the larger F3 tanks? 4: Magnets. 1x1mm will do the job? I was thinking 2 magnets per bomb and per tank, 4 for the 233s? Any links would be great. 5: Mounting the thing. Steady now... I was thinking predrilled perspex rod up the exhausts with some fairly heavy Tig welding wire down the centre, bent down to a predrilled picture frame base. Sensible? Or are there better/easier ways bearing in mind the kit is about 80% complete? This is for a 17th birthday, in 4 weeks time, so any help (or abuse) is welcome, as always
  11. There is a T Bird from Kittyhawk, but the company has gone under, so you might want to grab one while you can as they will soon be extremely rare as per their GR offering
  12. That makes a lot of sense, thank you
  13. If I were to guess I'd say slipper tank opposite the Martel. I have some KH spare Martels which aren't too shabby as said but I think only have decals for a dummy missile. Drop me a message if you'd like me to check/send one on.
  14. Any particular reason? I should maybe mention I'd like to build it in flight too, all closed up
  15. Just wanted to check with you guys. Is it the Hasegawa Gulf War Tornado? They usually fall together and it has JP233 and decals etc to suit. Or is there another that suits better?
  16. First off - really nice Jag. The kit is not the friendliest and filler is definitely required. You said you had issues with the filler, did you sand it or remove excess with a damp cotton bud etc before it dried? The latter can be a life saver. As for decal printing - did you use transparent sheets? They can be exactly as you described your experience. White stuff can be a lot better but obviously requires some very careful cutting out. I feel your pain there as I want some Typhoon Ii (Ac) sqn markings and the printer is my only hope... Top work, though. If you fancy a really serious Jag challenge, check out the Kittyhawk offering.... 😉
  17. Aaah! I somehow missed the finished diorama. Needless to say it's looking not too bad... rather more bloomin incredible. Really liking the cleanliness of the aircraft in particular which ties in with the clean detailing. I'm on my phone right now, but look forward to getting on the PC and seeing the images in more detail along with the RFI post - I do hope time is found to photograph and post such. Thank you re my own build. Ot would be my second KH GR and have both their 2 seater and a French A to go at... it will be hell, no doubt about it!
  18. Any more news? I ask not just to see more of this amazing build but also for a little more inspiration having just picked up another, now rare, KH GR1/GR3....
  19. I really wasn't sure where to post this but seeing the stand that's included with the Hasegawa 1/72 Typhoon, I had an idea. Iwould like to have a EE Lightning and a Typhoon/Eurofighter both in flight, slightly nose up and breaking left and right. It would be as a gift so needs to be right. Both in 1/72. I hoped you guys might be able to share experience or ideas of something off the shelf that could work with little extra work. Any ideas?
  20. XR770 with just the red tail, not the spine and wings?
  21. Found the answer via google images. Ignore me, I'm in noob mode
  22. I see what looks very much like a stand is included but no mention of it in the insructions. It appears to maybe have a piece missing too... can anyone shed any light on this?
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