DaveJL Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hello all, In light of the recent air operations in the Middle East, I've decided on my build schedule for next year. Most (bar an F-14 or two) will follow the theme of aircraft used in Operation Inherent Resolve, or Operation Shader for my RAF contingent. I'll be splitting the builds into 3 parts, with 3 kits in each. First up will be a pair of Hasegawa F/A-18s: F/A-18F will be marked as 166663 of VFA-213 'Black Lions'. After market includes an Aires cockpit salvaged from a damaged previous build, Steel Beach ACS coaming, Steel Beach ECS pipes, Steal Beach FOD covers, Pavla ejection seats and Two Bobs decals. The real thing: VFA-213 Will be loaded with 5x GBU-38, 2x AIM-9x, 1x AGM-65 and 1x fuel tank. GBU's and maverick will be from the spares. F/A-18E will be marked as 166776 of VFA-31 'Tomcatters'. This kit was started briefly a while ago so i'd best crack on with it! Aftermarket includes a Wolfpack Design cockpit, Steel Beach ECS pipes, Steal Beach FOD covers and will include Fightertown decals. The real thing: VFA-31 This will be loaded with 3x GBU-31, 2x GBU-38, 2x AIM-9x and 1x fuel tank. Third up is a Hasegawa F-4E, marked as a 'Terminator' of the Turkish Air Force: Aftermarket will include Quickboost seats, Airwaves etch, Wingman Models Elta L-8222 ECM pod, Steel Beach FOD guards and Hi Decal decals. After a bit of a discussion on another of my threads, I'm loading this one with 4x GBU-10, 1x fuel tank and a Pave Spike targeting pod. For those interested, Parts 2 & 3 of this project will include an F-15E, Tornado GR4, Tornado IDS (Saudi), F-16F, F-16IQ and a Rafale M. Won't be starting until I clear the B-52 and F-4B off the bench but they shouldn't take much longer. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Busy times ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Best way to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Had a think last night and might replace the F-4E in this part with an F-15E to keep the American contingent together, then work through the rest! Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 You can't beat a Phantom. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 You can't beat a Phantom. IMHO. Big fan myself, it will be built, just trying to decide what order to go with 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Found a couple of good videos of the F/A-18's for reference: Seem to show only 1x AIM-9x carried and the inner 2 pylons on the E empty. I did see pictures elsewhere of an E model with 3x GBU-31 and 2x GBU-38/54. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Decided on another 2 jets for this, so here is the list: F/A-18F F/A-18E F-15E F-4E (Turkey) F-16F (UAE) Tornado GR4 Tornado IDS (Saudi) F-16IQ (Iraq) Rafale M F-16A (Jordan) Su-25 (Iraq) My plan is to do the F/A-18F first then put the next build, then the next and so on, to your vote! Might make it more interesting Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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