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As operated by the world's kit manufacturers and retailers to make sure we keep buying more and more of their products ?
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I think you may be right. I've had a look at my references and have found a picture of a USAF F-4E and it looks like the TER is attached to the pylon with two lugs and is supported by the sway braces which creates a very narrow gap between the body of the TER and the bottom of the pylon. Hope this helps.
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It might be a Modular Airborne FireFighting System carried by some US Air Force and ANG C-130s to allow them to operate as airborne firefighting tankers.
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Thinking of building multiple Harriers 1/72
Richard E replied to Stratto's topic in Aircraft Cold War
Correct - it the airframe was delivered to the Fleet Air Arm on 17 October 1985. -
Thinking of building multiple Harriers 1/72
Richard E replied to Stratto's topic in Aircraft Cold War
I won't guarantee it's a definitive list but the Modeldecal sheets which include options for the Harrier and Sea Harrier are: Harrier GR Mk.3 Sheet 46 - 233 OCU Sheet 74 - 1, 3, 4, 20 Squadrons and 233 OCU Sheet 78 - 3 and 4 Squadrons ("Matchcoat" grey and green overall test schemes) Sheet 80 - 1453 Flight (Falklands) Sheet 94 - 4 Squadron "special tail" scheme Sea Harrier FRS Mk.1 Sheet 65 - 899 NAS - EDSG and White scheme Sheet 66 - Operation Corporate/Falklands Campaign Sheet 67 - Operation Corporate/Falklands Campaign Sheet 70 - 800 NAS, 801 NAS and 899 NAS post Falklands schemes Sheet 71 - 809 NAS Falklands scheme Sheet 75 - 809 NAS (Aircraft Names) -
Thinking of building multiple Harriers 1/72
Richard E replied to Stratto's topic in Aircraft Cold War
Hi Stratto Agreed, the Esci/Italeri first generation Harriers are excellent kits which sit comfortably alongside more modern kits, they do need a little bit of work to correct a couple of errors and omissions but there are a large number of builds on Britmodeller which should give you some inspiration. Alongside the kits, can I also point you towards Modeldecal's decal sheets as a source of alternative markings, although they have been out of production for some years I think Hannants may have some in stock and you should be able to find them on Ebay. Hope this helps. -
1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress (Sanger vacuform)
Richard E replied to tomprobert's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
A very neat build Tom which is going to absorb a lot of Gunship Grey paint. That's not a dining table, it's the production line for the "Probert Large Aircraft Corporation".... -
That's very neat scratch-building Wiesiek, the welding torch looks very effective.
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Airfix Shackleton AEW Mk.2 - Help Needed With Part F29 Please
Richard E replied to Richard E's topic in Aircraft Cold War
Thanks Rob - greatly appreciated -
Have to agree with my learn'd colleagues - a well finished model and excellent photography, the second (night time) shot is first rate.
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BL 7.2" Howitzer (Thunder Model 1/35)
Richard E replied to evilbobthebob's topic in Work in Progress - Armour
That's a very neat build and interesting family connection. Good to see that the ubiquitous "Squaddie drinking a cup of tea" has made a safe return. -
In need of some help from the Britmodeller Collective please. I'm currently building Airfix's Shackleton AEW Mk.2 and I have discovered that Part F29, the mount for the forward observer's/gunner's seat is missing. Fortunately it should be relatively easy to scratch a replacement - I can work out the distances between the four legs from the mounting points on Part A11 but I would be grateful if someone could check the vertical height of the part please. Many thanks
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There are some walkaround images of the Tornado GR Mk.4 (grey camouflage scheme) here which show the interior of the intake which might help. I've had a look at my earlier GR Mk.1 references but I haven't got any pictures of the intake. Hope this helps.
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A touch of paint has brought the whole thing to life. I think you're right about the excavator bucket, a welding or cutting torch would probably make for a more balanced display; so the excavator bucket doesn't go to waste, could you repurpose it as deck cargo for your Remora ?
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UFO Sky One docking sequence
Richard E replied to Pete in Lincs's topic in Science Fiction Discussion
And a rather obvious nod to James Bond's "The Spy Who Loved Me"