mungo1974 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 39 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Seem to hit a problem, picked a 494sqn subject of the decal sheet, but yet seems can only find photos of it with the blue tail of 492Sqn? Serial is 91-0321 if you can't see. Alsos if it helps I'd like to do a 494sqn one that served over Afghanistan Stu, Way,way back in the day #0321 was a Panthers jet...That Astra sheet dates back to 2000/01 timeframe. Back when the Liberty Wing was first converting to the F-15E with brand new jets arriving directly from St.Louis. The Bolars converted first and got all the AF90 tails,the Panthers got AF91 plus one single AF92. After the Kosovo War most of the AF90 jets returned to the USA for their first PDM cycle at Warner Robins AFB,followed by the AF91 tails.The AF90's were all reassigned to new units at Nellis & Mountain Home..The AF91 jets returned to Lakenheath after overhaul and were spread over both 'E' sqn's joining the brand new factory deliveries of 96/97/98/00/01. Current 2017 spread 492FS 91/96/97/98 494FS 91/92/00/01. Very long winded sorry...but yes #0321 was a Panthers jet,any operations its has flown over Afghanistan/Iraq/Libya/Syria its been a 492 Bolars jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Ok so il 14 hours ago, mungo1974 said: Stu, Way,way back in the day #0321 was a Panthers jet...That Astra sheet dates back to 2000/01 timeframe. Back when the Liberty Wing was first converting to the F-15E with brand new jets arriving directly from St.Louis. The Bolars converted first and got all the AF90 tails,the Panthers got AF91 plus one single AF92. After the Kosovo War most of the AF90 jets returned to the USA for their first PDM cycle at Warner Robins AFB,followed by the AF91 tails.The AF90's were all reassigned to new units at Nellis & Mountain Home..The AF91 jets returned to Lakenheath after overhaul and were spread over both 'E' sqn's joining the brand new factory deliveries of 96/97/98/00/01. Current 2017 spread 492FS 91/96/97/98 494FS 91/92/00/01. Very long winded sorry...but yes #0321 was a Panthers jet,any operations its has flown over Afghanistan/Iraq/Libya/Syria its been a 492 Bolars jet. Found this though the full serial isn't viseble and I think I don't have the targeting pod. Had picked a louadout from 2010 onwards but that ones slightly earlier. Might just have to go for a 492 example and find a photo to use http://www.f-15e.info/joomla/en/operators/1090-494th-panthers edit narrowed down the serial for that a/c, could only be 1 of 5, and the partial last serial with the left edge of the number visble meant it had to be only 00-3000, so I will check see if I can do that one edit 2, seems I can't do that one so I shall instead do the 494's flagship Edited September 7, 2017 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 What colour would the Flare dispenser thingies be - I see pics with Red on them (is this depicting live, or exercise?) Am building a live load in flight on both a C and E so any suggestions appreciated ! Also the various vents/grills - have done silverish will do some dry brushing of maybe iron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hi there Is there a simple recipe for painting the white and black exhaust internal petals for someone who is hamfisted with painting? Regards Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Unfortunately I have simply not had the time to enter this STGB but I have added another F-15 to the stash while I'm out in Vancouver. Picked up a 1:48 GWH F-15C yesterday. It looks like a lovely kit. I'll definitely be looking back to this STGB when I get round to building it along with my F-15E. Maybe being a madman like Tim and build them both at the same time. So many great builds going on here. Keep it up guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 11 hours ago, Sofusthecat said: Hi there Is there a simple recipe for painting the white and black exhaust internal petals for someone who is hamfisted with painting? Regards Toby Not an actual answer but I remember Jamie Haggo showing how to paint the back end of a F-15 in one of the Weathering mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helium Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 14.9.2017 at 20:48, Tim Moff said: What colour would the Flare dispenser thingies be - I see pics with Red on them (is this depicting live, or exercise?) Am building a live load in flight on both a C and E so any suggestions appreciated ! Also the various vents/grills - have done silverish will do some dry brushing of maybe iron? That's an interesting question Tim: I didn't even know that there are exercise flares. I thought the flare dispenser is either covered (in peacetime) or partly/fully loaded with live flares. In the "Modern Eagle Guide" I found a photo showing the flare dispenser partly loaded. The loaded flares did not actually had a completely red cover (I mean the outwards facing side of the flare itself). Rather, they had a sort of white face enclosed by a red (rectangular) border. The red rectangle was part of the flare itself. Since I saw another photo in the net showing a completely red cover/face of the individual flares: maybe the photo in the book shows indeed exercise flares?! btw: I of course expect you to build a proper flare/chaff dispensor: http://amurreaver.ru/?p=8 😂 cheers Holger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 18 hours ago, helium said: That's an interesting question Tim: I didn't even know that there are exercise flares. I thought the flare dispenser is either covered (in peacetime) or partly/fully loaded with live flares. In the "Modern Eagle Guide" I found a photo showing the flare dispenser partly loaded. The loaded flares did not actually had a completely red cover (I mean the outwards facing side of the flare itself). Rather, they had a sort of white face enclosed by a red (rectangular) border. The red rectangle was part of the flare itself. Since I saw another photo in the net showing a completely red cover/face of the individual flares: maybe the photo in the book shows indeed exercise flares?! btw: I of course expect you to build a proper flare/chaff dispensor: http://amurreaver.ru/?p=8 😂 cheers Holger Thanks - Im not sure I will do PE! Will look at some more references, I reckon the red is a certain type of flare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) On 03/09/2017 at 7:32 PM, Shaun said: Did anyone have any? @Shaun I have some left off my sheet...Im doing 84-0027 - so which set off the Caracal sheet would you want? PM me the choice and address.....PS you don't have any GBU10s going spare to swap?! - if not no worries, looking to replace a somehow lost 4th one for my F111F build. Edited September 22, 2017 by Tim Moff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 10 hours ago, Tim Moff said: @Shaun I have some left off my sheet...Im doing 84-0027 - so which set off the Caracal sheet would you want? PM me the choice and address.....PS you don't have any GBU10s going spare to swap?! - if not no worries, looking to replace a somehow lost 4th one for my F111F build. Hi Tim, that's great...I may have some GBU-10, any particular kit you need them from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Shaun said: Hi Tim, that's great...I may have some GBU-10, any particular kit you need them from? The 3 I have are from the Revell F15E kit Not sure where the 4th went - its MIA! However, beggars can't be choosers and any GBU10 would help! I missed the finished of the GB as I got deployed, but want to finish the - Libya Raid is the subject, I was home on leave that night and remember the launch, I come from Lakenheath. Which Stars do you want? theres 84-0019 with 2 x SU25 Kills/stars or 86-0156 with 2 x MiG 29 Kills/Stars. Let me and PM me your address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Hi Tim, I've not got the latest Revel mud hen release but I'll have a look later in the spares box for any GBU-10's..Good work on the one-elevens, looking nice..Any chance of 156 with crew names as well?, saw that jet at RIAT this year.. http://spotter-ssol.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/kosovo-mig-kills.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Anyone got any good pics of a live AIM9X or at least some decent instructions ref the decals?The Academy sets instructions are not great - biggest Q is the decal with the yellow band has some writing to one side and a green/red square with a + and - to the other. Does not show how it goes on? Over the thin strip on the missile (cable box?) or under it etc? Any hep appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Tim My MISP instructions show it going over the conduit box, with the + sign actually on the conduit in front of the red. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 10 days left to go, best of luck for those still building, my two or done, had hoped for 3 or more, but the 2nd melted due to my incompetence and couldn; find time for a 4th. Some great builds in the gallery and in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 3 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: 10 days left to go, best of luck for those still building, my two or done, had hoped for 3 or more, but the 2nd melted due to my incompetence and couldn; find time for a 4th. Some great builds in the gallery and in progress Aghhhhhhhhhh.......60 control rods for 4 jet pipes off the sprue and mounted........3hrs......aghhhhhhhhhhh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Tim Moff said: Aghhhhhhhhhh.......60 control rods for 4 jet pipes off the sprue and mounted........3hrs......aghhhhhhhhhhh I share that pain just in smaller scale, though I suspect yours look far better than mine do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Quick thanks to the organisers for running another great GB - and for all the fellow builders help and advice. Some great builds with a bit of variety as well. Looking forward to the Starfighter build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Tim Moff said: Quick thanks to the organisers for running another great GB - and for all the fellow builders help and advice. Some great builds with a bit of variety as well. Looking forward to the Starfighter build! Echo that, great GB enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Against all odds I managed to complete my build. Thanks to all for the great company! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Well done to all, will try and get round to commenting and the remaining host duties when I can, but I have an assignent due Thursday which I'm yet to start so will be a bit busy with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 A big thanks to @PhantomBigStu at al, my first GB of the year and 2 finishes, much fun was had. Cheers A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helium Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 A big Thanks to the organisers also from my side, in particular PhantomBigStu!!! 👍😀 I really enjoyed participating here and will certainly do so again! (Unfortunately, I did not finish in time. But I will continue posting and eventually show the result) Cheers Holger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 I shall try and get a poll going if I can figure it out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Well figure it out now so the poll is now live, will let it run a week and will close it around midday next wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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