Retired Bob Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Nice. It takes me back to William Tell in 1980 I would have gone with the Montana and NJ markings but that’s me ;). The Big Sky Country machines always looked great :). And NJ? I remember standing at the “last chance” at Atlantic City and watching them ;). It’s a nostalgia thing for me :). Hi Martin, I'm intending to build the Montana 'six' in 1/48th, I have the Trumpy kit, plus Aires cockpit, Reskit resin wheels etc, etc. Too much work for a GB before someone states the obvious. I looked at a New Jersey build for the 106B but the tail emblem is different on the T birds, as I mentioned, so many superb paint schemes, so many models so little time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: Hi Martin, I'm intending to build the Montana 'six' in 1/48th, I have the Trumpy kit, plus Aires cockpit, Reskit resin wheels etc, etc. Too much work for a GB before someone states the obvious. 👍👍👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 11 hours ago, Retired Bob said: I'm intending to build the Montana 'six' in 1/48th Im dying watching all these Darts being built. Ive been looking for Montana decals and a Two seat Dart forever to build 72530. Tail #21 https://flightaware.com/photos/view/248147-2cc3e916ab3712bb6be69ba68f37d79373b5471d/staffpicksmonth/sort/date/page/1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 19/06/2022 at 22:43, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Im dying watching all these Darts being built. Ive been looking for Montana decals and a Two seat Dart forever to build 72530. Tail #21 You should have looked in my stash. The Montana ANG decals for a two seater Dart are on Caracal F-106 of the ANG part one, sheet number 48060 from 2014. Although the F-106B they cover is number 18 I'm sure that would not be a problem, it's shown with the kit that it's for, the Trumpy 1/48th Delta Dart two seater. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: You should have looked in my stash. The Montana ANG decals for a two seater Dart are on Caracal F-106 of the ANG part one, sheet number 48060 from 2014. Although the F-106B they cover is number 18 I'm sure that would not be a problem, it's shown with the kit that it's for, the Trumpy 1/48th Delta Dart two seater. Side # isn't actually an issue, I was just using #21 as an example. Id love to but the two seater also but at the moment its a bit out of budget. Usually I buy one or the other as I can then when everything is ready I throw it in the build pile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 36 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Side # isn't actually an issue, I was just using #21 as an example. Id love to but the two seater also but at the moment its a bit out of budget. Usually I buy one or the other as I can then when everything is ready I throw it in the build pile. I didn't think the tail number would be a problem, I believe they removed the large numbers towards the end of the Darts time with the Montana ANG anyway. After I saw a superb build on this site a few years ago, using the Caracal Montana ANG decals and Aires cockpit set I managed to get both the single and two seater kits and the Aires cockpits for both, I just need to bump them up the build pile before it's too late. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: I didn't think the tail number would be a problem, I believe they removed the large numbers towards the end of the Darts time with the Montana ANG anyway. After I saw a superb build on this site a few years ago, using the Caracal Montana ANG decals and Aires cockpit set I managed to get both the single and two seater kits and the Aires cockpits for both, I just need to bump them up the build pile before it's too late. Montana operated both Deltas along with many other types. F-51D, F-86, F-89, F-15, and F-16. Currently I think they're operating transport’s or Refueler’s ? Edited June 23, 2022 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Montana operated both Deltas along with many other types. F-51D, F-86, F-89, F-15, and F-16. Currently I think they're operating transport’s or Refueler’s ? C-130 Hercules, tasked for heavy construction and repair. Obviously everyone thought the threat from Russia was over and lots of air defence squadrons were no longer needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 15 hours ago, Retired Bob said: C-130 Hercules, tasked for heavy construction and repair. Obviously everyone thought the threat from Russia was over and lots of air defence squadrons were no longer needed. Lots of the ANG air defence units went the same way, the Hooligans of ND went from F-16ADF's to Learjets 🤔 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 9:03 AM, trickyrich said: It really sounds like you lot are missing my every glowing and enlightening presences.....hmmmm you know looking at my build schedule, there looks like there may be an opening around the time of this GB!!! ......and I really don't have to really sell my Kinetic F-104G (well I might)... and I'm sure by then I'll have something to come annoy/join you with by then! Century Fighters GB build mates!!!!! I thought it was a bit quiet around here! where's rich and his century fighter? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Dansk said: I thought it was a bit quiet around here! where's rich and his century fighter? A very good point Paul, and it explains why things have been going so smoothly so far. Come on Rich, there's always room for one more! 🇺🇦 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I really wouldn't hold your breath on me being able to build something here.....am really struggling to build anything at the moment. In the last 3 weeks all I've done is gloss clear the F-15J (might have finally cracked a good clear finish) and a matt coat on my Macros YF-19, I have to finish these first. I've barely had a chance to even comment on the builds in my build... just a quick look through and that's it. ☹️ The old work bench has been taken over by feral Dust-bunnies!!!! One even tried to attack me with tweezers when I went to move something!!! That said it hasn't stopped me from buying stuff, another 1/35th Kitty Hawk MH-60L Blackhawk (for less than 1/2 the current going rate) and a Vintage Fighters (now Kinetic released) 1/24th P-47D Thunderbolt.... that thing is bloody HUGE!!! But never say never about joining.....one of life's great pleasures is to annoy people! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, trickyrich said: one of life's great pleasures is to annoy people! And its something that you do so well.😁 🇺🇦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I found this when we're packing to move into our temporary house. With decal start to yellow.. Mind if I join the GB? Cheers, Mario 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, Lifeline said: Mind if I join the GB? Absolutely not Mario, feel free to start up a thread. Which of the options are you thinking of? The NASA bird would be great. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 4 hours ago, modelling minion said: Which of the options are you thinking of? The NASA bird would be great. 🇺🇦 Yes... Judging from the state of the decal, it seemed NASA version is the best option. Cheers, Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 9 hours ago, Lifeline said: Mind if I join the GB? We absolutely insist on it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 21 hours ago, trickyrich said: I really wouldn't hold your breath on me being able to build something here. Don't worry Rich. It shouldn't be stressful but it's nice to know you're still out there. ooh a 1/24 thunderbolt 🤗 18 hours ago, Lifeline said: I found this when we're packing to move into our temporary house. awesome, welcome along! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 17 hours ago, modelling minion said: The NASA bird would be great. +1. The nasa scheme is so special. deyellowing those in sunlight will help and hopefully they are unperished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Talking of zippers, I have this in the stash, the 1/72nd Hasegawa F-104G plus some AM and the Daco decals that cover all the German Starfighters apart from the special and anniversary schemes. Once I've finished my pair of six's it's either this or a pair of duces, the Meng kits, one each of the case X and case XX. The problem with this decal set is which scheme to make, I quite fancy the very early Luftwaffe machines, natural metal and white upper wings with the big Richthofen badges of JG 71 based at Wittmund from 1963. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Retired Bob said: Once I've finished my pair of six's it's either this or a pair of duces Some fine choices Bob, though if I had to choose I would go with your Zipper. Looks like you have everything for a great build and seeing a very early Luftwaffe machine in NMF and white wings would make a nice change from the camo ones. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 52 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Looks like you have everything for a great build and seeing a very early Luftwaffe machine in NMF and white wings would make a nice change from the camo ones. I agree Craig, eventually I want to create all the different schemes. The early scheme only lasted a year or so until the "Norm 62" scheme came in from 1964, this was applied to both the GAF and Marine zippers. From 1968 the Marine zippers went to Basalt Grey over dull aluminium. The last camouflage change only affected about 30 airframes when the "Norm 83" Lizard scheme was adopted from 1983, so a minimum of four German zippers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: so a minimum of four German zippers. Oh as an absolute minimum!😁 🇺🇦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Retired Bob said: I agree Craig, eventually I want to create all the different schemes. The early scheme only lasted a year or so until the "Norm 62" scheme came in from 1964, this was applied to both the GAF and Marine zippers. From 1968 the Marine zippers went to Basalt Grey over dull aluminium. The last camouflage change only affected about 30 airframes when the "Norm 83" Lizard scheme was adopted from 1983, so a minimum of four German zippers. Sounds great, which scheme had the splinter style, was it the 1968 or 1983 ? Id like to do one like that and the Aluminum scheme also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I have two F-104s in my line up for this year but I doubt they’ll get on the GB, sadly. I’m a little on the slow side and I currently have three builds on the shelf. Thereafter I will be tackling one of them - another YF-104A - combining an Italeri rear end and wings with a Hasegawa front. . It looks like the other will end up being a CNAF G-model. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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