T-38C Talon

[RJ-WobblyHands]

While the paint is drying / curing on my little Spitfires . I thought this would be a good time to begin my training program leading up to build some 1/48 fast jets , so where better to start than a little 'White Rocket' as they where nicknamed.

 

 

The requisite sprue shots, I cannot find any horrible ejection pin marks , a couple on the intakes will need filling, the only pain I see is a centerline seem on both canopies which will need polishing out  (another new technique to master)

 

 

 

[RJ-WobblyHands]

After a little research , I will be doing a little scratchbuilding , between 2009 and 2014 the entire USAF fleet had their ejection seats upgraded to a version of the Martin Baker Mk16 (similar to EuroFighter and F-35). Therefore I will replacing these :

 

 

With a scratchbuilt one ... progress to follow

Edited September 1, 2018 by RJ-WobblyHands

[RJ-WobblyHands]

I have started scratchbuilding a MB Mk16 Ejector Seat that is used by the T-38 Talon, the Martin Baker site has some useful pictures that I have used as reference as well as some from various USAF sites.

 

I have now built the frame, and just need to mix some milliput to make the seat and back padding, but I am not going to do that until I have built the 2nd seat. All pictures with the kits old style seat.

 

 

Finally comparing it with kit seat placed in rear seat position in the cockpit.