Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 These have been on the bench for a while, mojo lost and regained a few times. I am now calling them finished. First up is an Idea F/A-18B (early Italeri knock off) started for the Asian Arms of the 80s GB, It had some features of the prototype like the LEX slots and dog tooth wing. The kit fuel tanks were a terrible shape and were replaced with Hasegawa items. Decals are a mix of Aussie and Hawkeye Decals. It represents A21-109 early in its service with 2OCU in 1986. Next up is an Esci F-4E, started for the F-4 Phantom STGB. A nice kit where I added some Eduard etch in the cockpit and wheel wells and a couple of Verlinden Ejection seats. Decals from Hawkeye for 82 Wing A68-7207 circa 1971/2 The nose gear door needs to be fitted I just noticed. Finally is an AMT (original Esci mould I believe) F-111A as 6SQN's A8-113, I added a Hasegawa SU-20 practice bomb carrier. It is modelled early in RAAF service prior to being converted to F-111C config. Decals from Aussie Decal which were so so. The tail serials disappeared when applied so I used two sets, I also over painted the 6SQN flash with a different blue as it looked to dark. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Very nice indeed, it's rare to see an Aussie F-4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, F-32 said: Very nice indeed, it's rare to see an Aussie F-4 The F-4 was only a temporary stopgap until the issues with the F-111 was sorted out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Nice those Ray. Amazingly, I've kits to do all of those or similar, we've enjoyed them at air shows on this side in the past, the Hornet & F-111 at any rate. I just like the Phantom with roundels. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Very nice. The Aussie F-4 is a bit different, i keep forgetting they had them briefly. Great job on all of them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Very nice collection. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Nice builds - capturing roughly 50 years (give or take) of RAAF history. Glad you had enough mojo to finish them off. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Hello Ray, Thanks for sharing you collection with us. Always good to see the "Mighty Power"from downunder. Australia is keeping its Defence Force in tip top order. Certainly a point to be proud off. Regards, Orion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Great collection Ray,I'd forgotten the RAAF used Phantoms for a few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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