Skids Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Cheers Dave Would the GBU-12s from the Revell Rafale kit be the same? And I found a company called North Star models that do a GBU-38, do they look right? - Link Have posted in wanted too Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Yeah they look spot on, though they don't have the airburst fuses. You could also try Shull24. Not sure about the Rafale, as I've not seen the kit. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cheers Dave Shull24 are not shipping to UK at moment according to the website (well unless you want to remortgage your house for shipping costs). If the wanted comes up blank I may just buy the academy F-15 or kinetic F-16 as I would like to build both aircraft. Have you started those ecs pipes yet? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 ok Guys where are you getting the up date nose from , I cant find them any where Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) For those wanting Super Hornet inspiration- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYeTVed-qAY&feature=player_embedded Interesting to see how much the flight computer moves the control surfaces on approach!! Shaun Edited June 27, 2013 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Ive got multiple kinetic f16's that im sure i could remove the ordnance from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 That would be cool, will pm you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF18 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hello all! I am a late joiner to this GB. I have to admit that my pulse rate went up after Neu told me about the Hornet GB - so much so, that I joined the site. I hope to provide some insight where I can; I flew the CF-18 for 10 years from 1987 to 1996, and know a lot about the A/B/C/D versions, plus I have a DACO ref book for the Legacies (ABCD) and another ref book for the Supers (EFG). For all who wish information on the Hornet (my favourite aircraft of all time, BTW), please don't hesitate to PM me and I'll help where I can. If it's general info that can benefit all the builders on this GB, I might post the answer in this chat thread. Brilliant idea, BTW - other sites I have frequented don't have this kind of GB chat. Here are a few quotes I think I can help to answer: It would be a C model... I want to say C-5 but I'm not entirely sure. Libya operation - very likely AIM-120C-5. We bought some 120A/B missiles early on, but quickly filled in the war stock with the C-5 version. I don't know if they would have flown the earlier version in Libya (unlikely), but ref pics I have seen have the C-5 AMRAAM. A great place to look for CF-18 refs in Italy/Libya is here: http://www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca/netpub/server.np?find&catalog=photos&site=combatcamera&field=Keywords&op=contains&value=opmobile11&sorton=IPTC%20-%20Date%20Created&ascending=0&&template=results_eng.np All, another general question, looking at reference pics on the net when at rest the rudders seen to move either inboard or outboard, is there a more prevalent position and what causes this? The short answer is very much like another fellow (Yank someone?) mentioned: hydraulics off, they move with wind (primary factor) and/or gravity to any old position. They can be posed a few degrees toed-in or toed-out, differing positions one either side, as you wish. Rarely do they go a long way off trailing, unless there is a strong wind pushing them, or a technician has displaced one for some reason. With hydraulics on, pre-take-off, they will toe in. Here is an extract from the aircraft operating instructions with the reason: For takeoff and landing modes, rudder toe-in is used to improve longitudinal stability and to provide early rotation during takeoff or go-around. Rudder toe-in/flare-out is a function of AOA, with maximum toe-in (30°) at low AOA, and decreasing toe-in as AOA increases to a 15° flare-out at high AOA. We used to check that the rudders were toed in 30 degrees with flaps at half prior to take-off. Parked, or during the take-off roll, the AOA is pretty much zero. As the aircraft accelerated, the toe-in gradually washed out to near zero at rotation,as the AOA built with the nose in the air. So the real reason is longitudinal stability. For similar reasons, we were not supposed to use the speed brake for landing. I did a few times, but never in a crosswind, which would definitely have been dangerous. Frankly, I have never noticed the 15 degree flare-out at high AOA. having looked thru various photo's i have to agree that it seems entirely random, although pictures of birds powered up aboard carriers seem to show the rudders both pointing inward, any idea why this is? As above. Hi all I am looking for sum help on the paint for my F18-D I am in no way skilled with paint. Am I after sum help on what is the best/ nearest match for the two-tone grey on the plane preferably acrylics? There have been lots of good answers to this. Years ago, with limited access to paint, I was stuck with Tamiya Acrylics. Sadly, nothing out of the jar came close to CF-18 or RAAF colours; they were all too dark or off shade. I tend to use Modelmaster Acryl FS paints for the CF-18; they are really close matches to the right colours. I also discovered that the light ghost grey (FS 36375) can be approximated using Tamiya spray can primer (Light Grey). The only downside to using the Tamiya primer is that it's a bit lighter than the Modelmaster Acryl; I therefore have to decant a bit of the spray can to do brush touch-ups. ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Welcome aboard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi Guys Need help could not get the up dated nose so now have to do my own IFF Spines so can any one give me the size in 1/48 please and positioning ,or after market ones . Ta Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF18 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 If you send me an e-mail at danmcw AT videotron DOT ca, I can reply with a few pics that might help. I can't post them here, because they may be protected by copyright. ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks Alf will sort that , Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Some cracking builds coming along guys, keep up the good work! Apologies I haven't commented on everyones build, but i am following the lot. Haven't been on the site a lot recently. Losing a bit of my modeling 'mojo' unfortunately. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Here's a question for Hornet builders- How do you handle yours? The obvious place is on the LERX , but over time you wear the paint away! How do you work on yours? Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Some cracking builds coming along guys, keep up the good work! Apologies I haven't commented on everyones build, but i am following the lot. Haven't been on the site a lot recently. Losing a bit of my modeling 'mojo' unfortunately. Dave same here im afraid, unfortunately decorating and other hobbies are taking precedent sad times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF18 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Here's a question for Hornet builders- How do you handle yours? The obvious place is on the LERX , but over time you wear the paint away! How do you work on yours? Shaun Shaun I use the LEX a lot to hold them; paint wear hasn't been an issue with mine. Another way I find works is to put two fingers in the nozzles, and one on the other hand on the nose, to spin it around. When working on the belly area, I sit it on the vertical tails, and sometimes put a horizontal sprue or similar support right under the cockpit side rails to protect the top finish. I also sometimes handle them from the fuselage sides behind the flaps, but it's easy to get fingerprints on the finish this way. Side benefit: this area of the F/A-18 tends to get greasy from fuel and grime, so you can explain smudged finger marks as your expert weathering technique! ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi All can any one help with the colour of dummy JDAM`S Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Maybee this helps. http://studibandingpertahanan.blogspot.nl/2012/08/boeing-winged-jdam-er-for-raaf.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 A quick question. I know that US Navy bombs (dumb or guided)have two yellow rings around them, is this the same for US Marine weapons especially if the aircraft is being operated from dry land? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 A quick question. I know that US Navy bombs (dumb or guided)have two yellow rings around them, is this the same for US Marine weapons especially if the aircraft is being operated from dry land? The USMC draws its aircraft munitions from US Navy stocks, so markings would be identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF18 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 A quick question. I know that US Navy bombs (dumb or guided)have two yellow rings around them, is this the same for US Marine weapons especially if the aircraft is being operated from dry land? Yellow means live explosive in a weapon (warhead), in this case a bomb. I believe (not 100% certain) that the two yellow rings on USN and USMC bombs signify thermal protection applied to the bomb, to prevent them 'cooking off' in an on-board fire. ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Just a week to go folks, some great builds completed and some great ones nearly there! Keep them coming! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Only the weekend left for this GB - so make good use of it. Nine completions in the gallery, lets try for a few more please. Thanks, Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Just over 12 hours until the deadline folks! Get building/finishing! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi All I would like to thank Dave for running the group build and all who took part, to my mind a good group build as I got mine finished. Thanks to all Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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