alhenderson Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 16/09/2020 at 19:36, exdraken said: and who can explain this to me?: https://cdn-0.enacademic.com/pictures/enwiki/84/TornadoGR1_27Sqn_RAF_Mildenhall_1988.jpeg Swept wing approach. Used to see the F.3s at Leuchars practise this, I guess in case of wing sweep failure. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I am sure that they used to do a flypast in this configuration at air displays in the 80s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 landing/ flypast configuration makes a bit more sense than takeoff to me thanks for your input! if anyone has a video/ link, that of course would be very appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBee Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Wing Sweep Failure (simulated) approach Single Engine approach (simulated, left engine in idle position) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Excellent video there JB. There's a serious lack of lift at low speed and swept wings. Resulting in a very high angle of attack! Interesting there is no use of the speed brake, even on the 'simulated sweep fail. Thanks for posting Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Can anyone tell me what colour the inside of the intakes on an F3would be? I can’t find any photos that show conclusively the colour and those taken from the right angle to show have the red ground covers in place! AW Edit - found a couple of photos that show a light grey, possibly light aircraft grey with black inside leading edges. AW Edited September 26, 2020 by Andwil Answered my own question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Heads up all you MW-1 users. I found this old thread here on this site, And it show that when loading the MW-1 mine dispenser pod you should have all three belly pylons attatched. HTH Bosse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Marlin said: And it show that when loading the MW-1 mine dispenser pod you should have all three belly pylons attatched. HTH Bosse Wow thanks, how could we?, at least me miss that thread earlier this year?? Interesting photo showing the mid pylon. But if this was necessary or just in place for these statics remains opem to me. ....maye the electrical connection was placed there??? But that would be hard to reach by a standard German technician I guess!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 You're welcome Werner. I don't know if this is just a static display or not. But I agree that it seems rather difficult to load the dispenser and attach it to all three pylons. I'll continue to trawl the net and see if I can find some more pictures. /Bosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I'm quite sure that the electrical connections are made to the center pylon, so that's why I put that little feature there, in four different locations. I skipped adding the coffe mug though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Also, my mate and I are printing a batch of 1/48 airbrake bays: Its just the well part of the bay, so it's not a drop fit replacement. Drop me a PM if you want a set. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Christer A said: Also, my mate and I are printing a batch of 1/48 airbrake bays: Its just the well part of the bay, so it's not a drop fit replacement. Drop me a PM if you want a set. very nice! I prefer them closed actually, same with the thrust reversers.. but maybe I will have one while landing.... with part compressed landing gear and a MW1 that did not eject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 for the ones who want to join late, the new Revell GR4 is out!: you can build either of the 3 farewell schemes, on in wrap around without special markings, but full/ higher viz! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Morning All, Wonder if someone can help me out with a couple of things? I'm doing the Revell 1:72nd GR.1 and have seen that the nose wheel ideally needs to be reduced in height slightly. I'm a little uncertain of how to go about doing this. Has anyone got any pictures of this surgery? Have seen plenty mention of it in various topics on here, but have yet to actually find any pictures, And secondly, I went to paint some of the back end bits yesterday and realised that the Revell paint scheme would have me mixing paint in various combinations for the exhausts and thrust reverser buckets. I'm no fan of mixing paints, and was wondering if any of the other manufacturers listed single colours for these parts? Thanks! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 What does Revell suugest? Which colors du you use? My 48 scale instructions say steel metallic 91 for the buckets, antrazide black 9 for the nozzle inner, and a mixture if 66% to 34 of 92 with earth brown 87 for the outer... I used gun metal all over with some shadingon mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Revell suggest: 10% Matt black, 45% leather brown and 45% copper for the exhausts 65% leather brown and 35% aluminium for the thrust reversers I have gun metal, along with silver, steel, aluminium and copper. I guess some dry brushing will allow me to get some colour variations.. Al 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 As for the shortening of the landing gear: Since U have been looking for advice myself, I came up with this image from a german forum: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Anatol Pigwa said: As for the shortening of the landing gear: Since U have been looking for advice myself, I came up with this image from a german forum: Thanks, that's perfect! Gives me an idea of what I'm aiming for. Also confirms that I did indeed know which bit was the oleo 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 34 minutes ago, alhenderson said: Revell suggest: 10% Matt black, 45% leather brown and 45% copper for the exhausts 65% leather brown and 35% aluminium for the thrust reversers I have gun metal, along with silver, steel, aluminium and copper. I guess some dry brushing will allow me to get some colour variations.. Al I'd say you've got a good selection of colours there to get the correct look 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Here's a completely random question that I found myself pondering whilst brushing my teeth last night. Does anyone know why the serial location is different on RAF F.3s vs GR.1/4s? As a spotter, used to prefer the F.3 location, until it got covered on so much soot from reverse thrust that you couldn't read it, of course! Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 7:14 AM, alhenderson said: Here's a completely random question that I found myself pondering whilst brushing my teeth last night. Does anyone know why the serial location is different on RAF F.3s vs GR.1/4s? As a spotter, used to prefer the F.3 location, until it got covered on so much soot from reverse thrust that you couldn't read it, of course! Al Are you refering to the under wing/tail serials of the early ac or the fuselage positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 57 minutes ago, Colin W said: Are you refering to the under wing/tail serials of the early ac or the fuselage positions? I was referring to the fuselage positions, i.e. the GR.1s on the lower fuselage and the F.3s on the tail.. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hi there, Very late to this party but I have quite a few 1/48 Revell Tornado kits and this it the prompt I need to build one or 2! Let me have a look at my stash and I'll revert soonest. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Ok - I have these kits - debating on what to enter once I’ve finished the #BOB80 GB.... any tips or advice welcome - 2 from 4 realistic ! or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I'm enjoying the Italeri F.3 kit @Tim Moff so can personally recommend that one and the Revell GR.1 seem to be a good one as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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