Antoine
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Well, a few precisions about the different chapter, maybe?
Anyway, that book is on my shopping list since already a few months, as references from this side of the war are scarces, but also because I've only praise for the work of Doug Dildy, ex-F-15 pilot turned author.
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13 minutes ago, Ozzy said:
Apologies if I hadn’t got back to you Antoine, they all qualify for the GB. Now you’ve got to choose which ones to build.
Thanks Ozzy, no apologies needed, I just lost track of the chat, and didn't know if the front page listing was up to date, as its not part of the host's first post.
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Silly me!
I did check the Trumpy D, but forgot about the G...
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On 14 octobre 2017 at 5:24 PM, Antoine said:
Don't know if I can squeeze an armour build in three months, but here we go, count me in, please.
As usual, here's my stash review:
Tiger
Tiger II
JaTi
Ferdinand & Elefant
And the forgotten one
Hi there,
Hopefully, I'll have a go at this GB.
I may have missed something, but what qualify, and what does not is quite unclear to me.
can someone help with those listed above?
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Hi Nigel,
Not my prefered one, but it still ok.
In a way, the Phrog round up surprisingly many colourfull scheme, and the choice is difficult.
I might want to try another, once this one's over, hopefully.
7 hours ago, Nigel Heath said:At least you don't have "Christmas Stars" on the cockpit bulkhead like my Hobby Boss version.
Maybe that was HB interpretation of those cabalistic signs...
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Sorry, Steeve, just don't know.
I think there are none at the moment, but you can safely consider scratching it, as the shape is not that complicated.
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Most probably the 1/48 serie downsized, and updated.
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Already did some search, but found no clear answer. I think the machine was upgraded from A to D
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Nice work going on there.
Thanks to your posts, I can clearly see where I'll add details on my own build, and where I'll leave it as that.
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On 2/27/2019 at 10:02 PM, modelling minion said:
Some very useful pics here for those wishing to build a Swedish HKP-4B.
Could be useful for other machines too, as I see for exemple pics of the underbelly searchlight that Fujimi forgot in its HH-46A box. From my point of view, it does look the same.
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And now for a closer look at the details.
Finely engraved panel line all over the structure.
The small sponsoons.
I wish I could have found a box with the bigger ones, as I prefer the Phrog's look with those
We have some nice details inside, but the cargo looks otherwise quite empty.
I think the pit'll look nice as it is, I just have to add some seat belts.
Nice U/C too, just need some brake lines
And last a nicely detailled rotor head.
Maybe just a few wire?
See you all next weekend, I might be able to cut some plastic part by then.
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My pleasure!
After this teaser-like introduction...
My first plan was to disguise it as a colourfull JGSDF KV-107 with the help of a Printscale decal sheet, but this subject seems to be highly popular, so I prefered to revert to the box option, which is after all as nice as the Japanese KV.
It's not up to me to tell the story of the Sea Knight, as it's already available for anyone elsewhere on the net after a quick search, but I take some time usually to write a few line with my precise subject in focus.
But....
This time, I'm out of references, and I know next to nothing about the Phrog...
I even can't tell what's the exact version, A as the boxart tell us, or a D...
I just know this machine belong to the Marines, and was part at some time of Iwakuni MCAS station rescue flight.
Well, it's time to see what's out of the box.
The sprues
The clear parts
Instruction sheet, that seems to be clear enough
Markings.
I'll go for BuNo 150951, as I was able to find a couple of pictures on the net.
And the decals sheet
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Hi Steve,
You won't find the pod you need in this set.
Bolo's pods were QRC-160-1, that latter became AN/ALQ-71.
Be careful, as there are many QRC-160 version, the -8 being already an AN/ALQ-87.
And if you already drowned in US designations, just check this.
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Good start!
I'm going for an HH too, but from Iwakuni, using Fujimi's box.
Do you master the differents HH versions?
Fujimi's boxart show what's a D to me, but say it's an A?
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First many thanks for the references pics.
I'm starting from 0 with the Phrog, so I'll steal everything useful in the different build reports in this section.
And without any afterthoughts!
Got to get my own thread going, or I'll be late once again!
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Then welcome to Auvergne/Rhône Alpes, from LFLO.
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14 hours ago, Sebastien said:
I've found a new job 300 miles south of my place.
Where is that?
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Just for you, Seb, as I know you're a big Goldorak fan...
Me?
A Taiwanese RB-69 would suit me very well.
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10 hours ago, Wonky Donkey said:
Very nice. I fancy the Special Hobby Type N in 1/32 one day.
Thanks!
Same here, and the kit is far from being pricey.
I'd go for an RFC machine.
I'd love to find another Ed kit, too.
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Some great work there.
I know early SEA camo were done in the field, but can't remember such a weathered F-4C.
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Splendid, really!
Funny, I own this box too, but can't remember about the huge PE sheet.
Got to check this.
I've fond memories about my first MS, the type N, build nearly ten years ago, that seeing yours makes me want to start this L straightaway!
By the way, I know about at least one set of AM decals, for a Russian machine.
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I'm more than halfway through my current read, so it's time to choose the next book.
Browsing through my bookshelves, I've found those three, perfect to get in the GB's mood.
Well, what about "46 driver"???
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11 hours ago, Nigel Bunker said:
388TFS at Korat flying F-4Es carried the same ECM pods as F-105s as they were (electronically) disguising themselves as F-105s in order to deal with the MiG threat. North Vietnam spots an F-105 flight inbound, sends MiGs to intercept but the MiGs find out they are F-4Es and mayhem follows. I believe this was the idea of Col Robin Olds and the pods were only carried for a number of missions until the North Vietnamese cottoned on to what was happening.
You're talking about operation Bolo, that took place in january.... 1967.
They were flying F-4C at the time, the E arriving much latter in Vietnam, in november 68.
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Cats, they're taking over. Part 3
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