Cookenbacher Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Last year I built a set of RAF F-16's, and Paul J suggested that a USAF Typhoon might be a good companion project. I agreed and here it is. In the mid-2010's with the USAF's F-15C fleet aging, and the F-22 only purchased in small numbers, an airframe shortage loomed in the air superiority and air defense roles. It was decided to consolidate the remaining 'Golden Eagles' into the two forward deployed Fighter Wings at Lakenheath and Okinawa. That would leave the six continental air defense wings without aircraft. The Eurofighter consortium offered an appealing solution: partner nations (mainly Britain and Germany) could deliver used Tranche 1 jets immediately (thus providing funds for their own Tranche 3 purchases) with an option to purchase new build Tranche 3 jets in a second batch. The the ORANG's 142nd FW was the first to become operational with the 'second hand' Typhoons, designated F-25A's. Later, Tranche 3+ Typhoons with the CAPTOR-E radar and aerodynamic enhancements would be delivered as the F-25C. I'm planning on using the 1/72 Revell kit. Like many, I'm currently working on builds for the Battle of Britain GB, and this guy will have to remain on the back burner for a bit. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Great idea and a suitable companion the your RAF-16s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fids Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Like it Wot he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Time to break out the , crack open a and settle in to see how this goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Interesting choice, Cookie! Be warned, the Revell Typhoon has interesting fit, especially with the ejection seat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Looking forward to this one. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Looking forward to this one. Trevor Wot he said! Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Seems legit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormodeller Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Nice one, good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Looking forward to this one! I almost considered doing a USAF Typhoon but the desert scheme won out in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi Cooken, I have the very same kit I intend to do in Italian markings, so I'll be following closely! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I'm sorry for the lack of progress folks. I've been battling some asthma since August, and it has kept me from the dust and fumes of the bench. I'm on the mend, and will get back to it as soon as I can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormodeller Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Good luck with your asthma, lets ALL hope he can make it back to the 'bench as soon as possible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Keep up the good fight Cookie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Get well soon fella. Look forward to the result! Specially if they're as good as your Falcons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Get well soon fella. Look forward to the result! Specially if they're as good as your Falcons +1. Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Your health comes first. We can all wait to see progress on this one once you have recovered fully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hey Cookie sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Keep your chin up buddy and I hope that you are feeling on the better side soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 hope you're better soon Cookie. Just looked through the RAF Falcons, love em! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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