Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) Hello all im in a bit of a quest for help. I am stuck and not sure which kit to build ? I have seen another member do this recently and I thought why not. I originally posted this in my current build. But i think i will get more traffic here. My three options are these, so If you feel like having a vote please do so. My first option is the Revell F-102 with markings for the 431st Fighter Interceptor Squadron Spain 1961. Next choice ... Is the Revell A-6E early model in VA-65 markings from U.S.S. Independence in 1972. This will require me to paint everything but stencils and Star & Bars. Last option ... Hasegawa F-18C+ in markings for VFA-86 Sidewinders. These are all 1/48th scale kits and the F-18 has A/M goodies to build in to it. So anyone and everyone is free to comment and offer there two cents. Currently i have votes for the. F-102 {7 F-18C {2 A-6E {9 i will see if i get anymore votes. Thanks to everyone for looking and if you vote a thank you for doing so. Dennis The A-6 photo’s are from Tailspin turtles excellent blog about the Intruder. Thanks for allowing me to repost these. http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2015/09/grumman-6a-vs-6e-intruder.html Edited March 27, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Tallying votes
Courageous Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 Two option '1's, you don't make life easy . So for making me think, I vote for the A-6, just to see your painting skills . 1
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 F-102A or A-6E..mmm,difficult one! (note F-18 doesn't get a mention ) but I'll vote for the A-6E 1
thorfinn Posted March 25, 2018 Posted March 25, 2018 14 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: F-102. Far more interesting. Like he said. Lawn darts.... (with a really attractive tail blazon! Never seen that one before.) 1
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 Divided opinions the Dennis so you'll just have to do a double build! F-102A details: F-102A-50-CO s/n 55-3447 *USAF 31st FIS? *USAF 5th FIS. *1960-63: USAF 431st FIS. *1963: USAF 525th FIS. *1963-64: USAF 32nd FIS. *1964-73: Idaho ANG 190th FIS. *10/1975: Converted to PQM-102A as "662". *6/7/1979: Shot down over the Gulf of Mexico in a missile test flight from Tyndall AFB, FL. Another scheme for your A-6 1 1
hairystick Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) A-6 for my vote! Followed by the 102(nobody loves a "bug"...) Edited March 27, 2018 by hairystick 1 1
Biggles87 Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 24 March 2018 at 23:36, bentwaters81tfw said: F-102. Far more interesting. Me too. 1
tempestfan Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 12 minutes ago, Courageous said: Looks as though the A-6 is miles in front. I probably would have voted for the A-6, too (had it been a 106 not a 2: no contest ...HINT, HINT !!), but I will contribute changing the miles... 1
iainpeden Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Instead of just 1, take a theme; a representative of all the a/c flown by the F-102 unit, representative examples of the CAG for the A-6 or the F-18. Having built in 1/72 FGR.2 XV470 in all hr guises (I think/hope) it becomes obsessive! 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 27, 2018 Author Posted March 27, 2018 4 hours ago, iainpeden said: Instead of just 1, take a theme; a representative of all the a/c flown by the F-102 unit, representative examples of the CAG for the A-6 or the F-18. Having built in 1/72 FGR.2 XV470 in all hr guises (I think/hope) it becomes obsessive! Can you show me a photo of your FGR.2 iainpeden. Im trying to visualize what you're describing in your post ?
iainpeden Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Can you show me a photo of your FGR.2 iainpeden. Im trying to visualize what you're describing in your post ? I have used the Fujimi FGR.2 Phantom and the Fujimi F-4M kits to produce 13 different models of her in the various squadron markings she wore. Examples being in dark green/dark grey in the tactical scheme with red, white and blue roundals in 2 squadron markings, in the same camo scheme but with red and blue roundals in 17 squadron markings and in the air defence scheme with 19, 56 and 43 squadron markings. I have also modelled all the USN squadrons which flew the Phantom (about 25 I think) 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 27, 2018 Author Posted March 27, 2018 Ok I understand better now. Ive considered building a themed group such as that. I may still do that someday. Currently Im just trying to build types I want in my permanent collection. Dennis
JPuente54 Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 I vote for the A-6E, followed by the F-102. Joe 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 28, 2018 Author Posted March 28, 2018 Hello everyone ... Id like to thank all of you that voted and offered suggestions. I guess i’ll be building the A-6. I shall start a WIP in the Carriers group build. I will hopefully do the Intruder justice. For the Duece I will do that as a following build after the Intruder. Dennis
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