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I used a windows PC. Just follow the link and near the centre of the page is a downward arrow. Click it to download the lot as a zipfile. David
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Thanks so much for that. David
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Another way to go was described in an old Scale Aircraft Modelling - merging the Frog Vampire with the Frog Sea Venom. I can send a copy if you PM me your email address. David
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It looks like your best bet for the markings is Modeldecal sheet 64. Still available here: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MD064?result-token=C7WE1 It has the markings you need for a grey 43 Squadron machine but it is XV582. You will have to find a way to create the small fuselage serial for XV567 and the "I' for the fin. David
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Sorry, no idea but fabulous photo. David
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Dallachy Beaufighter TF.X NE832 of 144 Squadron
David Womby replied to bigbadbadge's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
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Supermarine designed the 553 to meet a UK requirement for an aircraft to research the kinetic heating effects of sustained flight in excess of twice the speed of sound but the UK government chose the Bristol 188 instead. The 553 never got beyond a paper design but would probably have made use of stainless steel, to avoid the heating limits of aluminium alloy. But what if it had been under construction when the UK government chose the Bristol 188......... Following selection of the Bristol 188, Supermarine halted work on the partially completed 553 and focussed totally on getting the Swift fully operational. Meanwhile, in Australia, the government had cancelled the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) CA-23 supersonic fighter - much to the frustration of the RAAF and CAC. The RAAF knew supersonic aircraft would be needed in their inventory within the next decade. They and CAC still wanted the ability to investigate Mach 1+ flight. The Australian Government quickly contracted Supermarine to complete the 553 but with a reheated Avon in place of the cancelled RB.106. In 1958, the RAAF took delivery of the sole Supermarine 553. Since it was no longer to be used to investigate airframe heating at higher mach numbers, Supermarine delivered it in all over High Speed Silver rather than leaving it bare metal as originally intended. It was allocated the A86-001 serial that had been intended for the cancelled P.1081 procurement. The RAAF's Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU) flew the 553 until 1963 when the supersonic Mirage arrived. It was much disliked by all who flew it. It was underpowered and had poor yaw and pitch control due to the undersized fin and tailplanes. A86-001 was, sadly, sold for scrap in 1965. Here she is in her heyday at ARDU c.1961. This is an all resin model from Renaud Mangallon who was Sharkit but is now retired. David
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https://hobbyplastik.dk/shop/76-172-part-3-072134-072169/1808-rf-84f-thunderflash/
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Does this help or just confuse things? https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/open-day-at-hmas-watson-a-wessex-hunter-killer-helicopter-news-photo/1079691904 David
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Regarding Convair B-58A Hustler in 1/72 scale
David Womby replied to RAGATIGER's topic in Aircraft Cold War
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Sunny and 23C today, Mike. When are you and Margaret coming to sample it again? David
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Revell do a 1/32 Harrier, Mike. It's a P.1127 (RAF) so not quite a GR1 but can be modified to pass for one quite easily. I think there's Lightnings by Echelon and Trumpeter. David
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No. It's Revell's ancient TFX kit that was issued as an F-111C in 1967! David
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A8-125 was, IIRC, the first to arrive in Australia and was definitely the last F-111 to fly ever. I added a closed Pave Tack,a correct boat tail and the chaff/flare dispensers in the tail. Decals are by Aussie Decals. The decals are silvered in a couple of conspicuous spots but I overpainted the worst bits which helps a bit. And here are some of her doing her party trick which I was lucky enough to see an F-111C do in 2007! David
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Revell is the best IMHO but,if it is an F4 equivalent, you need a new tailpipe as well as the leading edges without dogtooth. David
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Thanks. I have made a passable shape in plastic card. I will post a pi when I get home in a few days. David
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RAF Jaguar GR.1 vs GR.1A external differences
David Womby replied to alhenderson's topic in Aircraft Cold War
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You are correct. RAF Phantoms never wore the wraparound camo. David
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Got it!. Thank you. David
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Thanks, Ron. I think I can get close enough for my purposes using the pics you posted. Regards David
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Can anyone, please, trace the outline of an F-111 Pave Tack pod for me? I am planning to model an F-111 with the Pave Tack retracted. I'd like to represent the slight bulge in the bay door where the Pave Tack sits when it's rotated inboard. I need an outline of that shape, please. David