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    Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc 1/48 Arma Hobby

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    On 12/23/2023 at 9:14 PM, Tomas Enerdal said:

    IIb arrived today.

    No surprises, the new wing is exactly as beautifully executed as the IIc!

    I've tried to see from the sprue shots posted, but cannot say for certain - do they include the closed wheels in the IIb release as it may appear from the sprue shot rendition given on the postings so far? 

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    UAE F-16E/F Block 60 targeting pod help needed

    in Aircraft Modern

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    The UAE adaptor and pod is nothing like anything you find on any other jet. In addition it is mounted on the left intake instead of the right one. Hasegawa has released the F-16E in 1/72 scale, so you could lobby if anyone has one to spare? 

    The alternative is to give a hoot about this perticular targeting pod, and instead opt for the AN/ASQ-33 Sniper targeting pod which the UAE has begun using. This will make the build quicker and easier, and contemporary in the process. 

     

     

    Lost onF16 C Block 50

    in Aircraft Modern

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    The background for the block 40/42 was the need to operate the lantirn system including the navigation - represented in the 2 pods originally seen on these. Originally designated the F-16G. For this they also needed the WAR hud. During the lifetime of the block 40 they also did some design changes which later proved less than stellar, and the solution was to add the reinforcement plates currently seen on the 40/42's.

     

    The block 50/52 was intended as the replacement Wild Weasel, purposbuilt to carry the HTS pod on the right inlet station. This was originally known as the F-16J

     

    The US congress got mad at LM as they got the impression that LM was selling them the F-16 atleast twice, and to counter this the block 40/42's became the F-16CG/DG, while the block 50/52's became the F-16CJ/DJ. 

     

    From the outset, they had different missions; the block 40/42 was to carry and dropp precision guided munitions like GBU's, while the 50/52 was to carry the Wild Weasel role after the retirement of the F-4G. 

    In the early 2000, as a follow-on from the MLU program for the F-16A/B, the CCIP program was launched for the block 40/42 and 50/52 fleet, eventually bringing them to the same standard when it comes to the computers and software. Currently both are known as F-16CM/DM, despite each retaining the block specific HUD's. 
    As part of the CCIP program, the block 50/52's received the "birdslicers" in front of the canopy, while only some of the 40/42's have received the same, mainly those serving the ANG. 

    The block 50/52 also has the strengtheners built into the airframe, which is shown by the bulges on the wing root of the jet. 


    This is ofcourse the short version. You can read a lot more on this on www.f-16.net. 

     

    Per today, the US F-16 fleet has been brought closer to block 40/72 standard, even if this block numbering is not used by the USAF/ANG/AFRC. The block 70/72 brings new radar, new computers, new software and more. 

     

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    Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc 1/48 Arma Hobby

    in The Rumourmonger

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    12 hours ago, Homebee said:


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    Is this "closed" wheel bays I see at each end of the sprue? Finally someone makes this - prerequisite when building in-flight models :D

    For those not aware; on the Hurri, the support arm "folded" in when the gear retracted, hence you can't build in-flight without much work. Some Hurricane manufactureres allow for this, but most allow for gear down only. This looks promissing :D 

    V.P.

     

    1/48 - Lockheed-Martin F-35A & B Lightning II by Tamiya - released

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted · Edited by Boman

    Is the undercarriage for the F-35A and B the same? I would assume so, and wondering if it is possible to make a inflight landing diorama for the F-35A by using the F-35B extended legs? 

     

    And I struggle to find the gun pod in the F-35B kit - did Tamiya leave this out? Surprised if they did, but have 2 in the Italeri kit hence will just use the spare from this kit if missing in the Tamiya kit ;)

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    1/48 - Republic P-47B/C & D (early) Razorback/Thunderbolt By Dora Wings - P-47B & C released

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    From Squadron/Signal publications on the P-47 Thunderbolt, the P-47B was used (almost) exclusively by the 56FG while training in the US, and by mid-1942 half of the P-47B's had been wrecked in various accidents etc. Same publications states that the P-47C was the first to be rushed to combat in Europe, serving with the 4FG, 78FG and 56FG. 

    So its correct that for the B, you can have any color you want as long as it is OD/OG. For the C, it's much the same as it was only with the D that you had natural metal - with the exception of squadron hacks which happened to be stripped of the OD/OG. 
    This is why I'm very much looking forward to the C :) 

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    TA-50 Golden Eagle...what type are the underwing pylons

    in Aircraft Modern

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    The pylons are very similar to the mid-wing pylon of the early F-16A/B's but somewhat larger. 
    WolfPak is providing these in their release of the FA-50, and you can see them here on the parts layout; 
    FA-50 Golden Eagle, Wolfpack WP14820 (2023) (scalemates.com)

     

    and here is the instructions of the same kit, showing better how they look and where to fit them; 

    Wolfpack 1/48 FA-50 Golden Eagle, Instruction Manual (scalemates.com)

     

    I've been chasing WolfPack Design for some time trying to find out if they will release the pylons as separate release for us who already have the Academy kit, but no luck so far. I haven't seen the wing pylons used on the T-50 which the Academy kit actually is, so a separate release of the pylons would potentially require a separate release of the FA-50 tailfin aswell. Guess its their business model for now to want to sell FA-50 kits ;)

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