DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Hello all, Well i've been looking forward to this group build for some time now! Was hard to decide what to do first. Have a few to choose from.... Decided my first entry will be in VF-84 'Jolly Rogers' markings during Desert Storm, 1991. The kit: The aftermarket: (Fightertown decals, master brass pitot tube, PJ productions pilots. Have also ordered some Royale Resin weighted wheels.) The piece de resistance (said in a French accent of course) is this: Skunkworks Nimitz deck section. A bloody big kit in itself! Some of the references for this build: Should hopefully end up like this: (these images are not mine, i'm using them for reference only) Will have a full load of missiles, ready to shoot down the Iraqi Migs that never came the F-14's way. (Spare a thought for the poor Mi-8 that did though!) So, cue the music... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8rZWw9HE7o put on the dvd and strap yourselves in!! MUCH more to follow. 'Freezer' Edited January 6, 2012 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Wow, looks like that will be a biiig diorama! Cheers, Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Wow, looks like that will be a biiig diorama! Cheers, Alex Looks like it. No idea of the size just yet as it's still bagged, or where i'm even going to display the thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 hmmm...........interesting.....on the basis that great minds think alike.... check out the day orders of battle tomorrow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 hmmm...........interesting.....on the basis that great minds think alike....check out the day orders of battle tomorrow...... Are you going for one as well mate? In 72nd i remember you saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 wait n see...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 wait n see...... Going to have to eh? I'm just looking at this Nimitz deck as i type this. Going to be a big bugger!! Might not have time to enter more than one build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Will have a full load of missiles, ready to shoot down the Iraqi Migs that never came the F-14's way. (Spare a thought for the poor Mi-8 that did though!)'Freezer' Wasn't the MiL Mi-8 shot down by the gun rather than missile? Anyway good luck with the build, the flight deck aspect looks interesting. I made the verlinden 1/72nd one many years ago and it does make for an iteresting diorama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 That looks like it's going to be a cracker of a build Dave. I'm really looking forward to seeing you work your magic with this. Armitage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Wasn't the MiL Mi-8 shot down by the gun rather than missile?Anyway good luck with the build, the flight deck aspect looks interesting. I made the verlinden 1/72nd one many years ago and it does make for an iteresting diorama. Almost certain it was downed by an AIM-9 from a VF-1 jet. Thanks for the well wishes, looking forward to getting stuck in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 That looks like it's going to be a cracker of a build Dave. I'm really looking forward to seeing you work your magic with this.Armitage Thanks mate, i hope i can do it justice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre_days Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 hmmm...........interesting.....on the basis that great minds think alike.... That makes three of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 That makes three of us! 48th for you also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre_days Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 48th for you also? Yeah, Hasegawa 1:48 kit, same boxing, with the Skunk Modelworks catapult base, in VF-84 markings. I'm using the Afterburner Decals sheet for a 1986 cruise, though, and the only other aftermarket I'm using (not counting missiles, I'll probably just raid the spares box for those) is the Eduard cockpit set, though I may also raid the spares box for a slightly different pilot or RIO figure, haven't decided yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yeah, Hasegawa 1:48 kit, same boxing, with the Skunk Modelworks catapult base, in VF-84 markings. I'm using the Afterburner Decals sheet for a 1986 cruise, though, and the only other aftermarket I'm using (not counting missiles, I'll probably just raid the spares box for those) is the Eduard cockpit set, though I may also raid the spares box for a slightly different pilot or RIO figure, haven't decided yet. Very nice indeed. We can have a little competition between us then! Your modelling skills are probably well beyond mine i dare say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre_days Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Very nice indeed. We can have a little competition between us then! Your modelling skills are probably well beyond mine i dare say! Thanks... Indeed! May the best 'Cat win... Kind of you to say that, but yours are probably better than mine. I look forward to seeing your build, best of luck! Edited January 6, 2012 by Sabre_days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks... Indeed! May the best 'Cat win... Kind of you to say that, but yours are probably better than mine. I look forward to seeing your build, best of luck! I'm a bit of an amateur! I might change my decal option on the 'cat shot now! Likewise, and good luck from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'm thinking of maybe swapping the VF-84 'A' model and making an Operation Enduring Freedom VF-213 'D' model, all bombed up and ready to fly over Afghanistan. Only reason i'm thinking this that there is another VF-84 'cat shot being done by Sabre Days, so maybe a bit of variety! What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I am so looking forward to this Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I am so looking forward to this Dave Thanks Chris. Reckon i should stick with the VF-84 or go with a bombed up VF-213 jet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks Chris. Reckon i should stick with the VF-84 or go with a bombed up VF-213 jet? It's your build bud, but if she was mine I'd load it right up as much as I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 It's your build bud, but if she was mine I'd load it right up as much as I can Both would be maxed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Both would be maxed up That's what im talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 That's what im talking about! Just need to decide which to go for now! Doubt in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Keep your head above water now, David:-) Looks like you have your work cut out for you:-) This will be a grrrrreat build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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