bianfuxia Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) Beast Mode. Going all out. Holding no punches. In the immortal words of AC/DC - "won't take no prisoners/won't spare no lives/nobody's putting up a fight". This GB is for aircraft dripping with ordnance - a full load, the kind that you wonder how the plane made it off the ground. I came up with the idea when I saw that Hasegawa has a 1/72 F-35 kit, and then it has a kit of the F-35 in "beast mode" - the mode where it's forgetting about stealth and just going all in like it's the Zombie Apocalypse. (link to the Hasegawa Beast Mode F-35) Beast Mode is a bit subjective, so here's my concept of it: If you can see every pylon hanging with bombs or missiles, it's in Beast Mode. But it can't just be a couple of pylons - an early MiG-21 with two Atolls under the wings isn't in Beast Mode even though that's a full load. A later one with two Atolls and a pair of Aphids under each wing is in Beast Mode. Same plane, both with a full load, but only one is in Beast Mode. A B-52 with nukes inside is undeniably beasty, but it's not in Beast Mode. A B-52 in Beast Mode would have a bundle of SRAM cruise missiles under the wings as well as a full bomb bay. A Hurricane with a bomb under the cockpit is not in Beast Mode. A Hurricane with eight rockets under the wings is though. An F-15 with four Sidewinders and four Sparrows qualifies as Beast Mode. Same for an F-4 - even better if it's an RAF one with six rocket pods too. An A-4 with tons of bombs and rockets for a raid over Viet Nam is in Beast Mode... Also, if you like Vulcans, Lancasters or whatever, they can join if the bomb bay is open and full. Like this F-102: Anyway, anything in the spirit of this would be cool for the GB. Who's up for it? I am, so who's next: 1. bianfuxia 2. @arfa1983 3. @exdraken 4. @Robert Stuart 5. @Tim R-T-C 6. @JOCKNEY 7. @Chrisj2003 8. @Marklo 9. @Thom216 10. @TEMPESTMK5 11. @Corsairfoxfouruncle 12. @PeterB 13. @Ravnos 14. @klr 15. @Anatol Pigwa Edited August 19, 2021 by bianfuxia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Yes, I'm in. I want to do super hornet with amraam on every weapon point. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 9 hours ago, arfa1983 said: Yes, I'm in. I want to do super hornet with amraam on every weapon point. Boom! Welcome. That's like 12 AMRAAMs right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 so you are talking something like Super Hornet with 10 1000lb JDAMs https://i.redd.it/jdeez59kp3y11.jpg great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, exdraken said: so you are talking something like Super Hornet with 10 1000lb JDAMs https://i.redd.it/jdeez59kp3y11.jpg great! Exactly this. Can I sign you up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, bianfuxia said: Can I sign you up? Oh yes, please! This configuration was actually used by the way in Syria! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 When I read the OP, I thought the most obvious type for this build has to be an A-10 Warthog. Googling to check my thought, the BAe Harrier turned up as an interesting option too (e.g. https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/801-naval-air-squadron.html ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: When I read the OP, I thought the most obvious type for this build has to be an A-10 Warthog. Googling to check my thought, the BAe Harrier turned up as an interesting option too (e.g. https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/801-naval-air-squadron.html ). So...should I put you down for an A-10, a Harrier, or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, bianfuxia said: So...should I put you down for an A-10, a Harrier, or both? Just the one, don't know which, and I may do something else ... though I do like the A-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 The Su-25 was built for this GB! I've got a few in the stash with full loadouts in the kit, so count me in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 What about one of these ? picture from Scalemates Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 What about this? Standard Hasegawa 1/72 F-4 complete with lots of bombs. In stash, needs to be built, can't see it fits in any proposed GB. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Would this count? I’ve been threatening to scratchbuild one for years. If so I’m in. Or conceivably something like this ( which I’m not proposing to build) Although….. Edited June 23, 2021 by Marklo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Would this be acceptable..? If so, count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Chrisj2003 said: What about this? Standard Hasegawa 1/72 F-4 complete with lots of bombs. In stash, needs to be built, can't see it fits in any proposed GB. Chris An F-4 fully loaded definitely qualifies for Beast Mode. Welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 12 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: What about one of these ? picture from Scalemates Cheers Pat So let me get this straight. it's a huge bomber armed with several machine gun and under the wings it has two "pylons" and under each pylon is ANOTHER BOMBER each with another two pylons and those two pylons are fully bombed up. Have I got that straight? So really it's like Beast Mode X3 or 3BM or BM3 or ... IT'S IN! 11 hours ago, Marklo said: Would this count? I’ve been threatening to scratchbuild one for years. If so I’m in. Or conceivably something like this ( which I’m not proposing to build) I just need to know one thing. WHERE. THEY. ARE. Does the Aliens Drop Ship count. Um, YES. welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Thom216 said: Would this be acceptable..? If so, count me in! If this insane aircraft is the one that transforms into a giant battle suit carrying a monster sized gun then, yes, I'd say it qualifies safely. Welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, bianfuxia said: it's a huge bomber armed with several machine gun and under the wings it has two "pylons" and under each pylon is ANOTHER BOMBER each with another two pylons and those two pylons are fully bombed up. Actually I think if that’s the plane I think it is it could also carry a couple of parasite fighters above the wing as well. yup found it. I think I’d like one too but maybe in 1/144th. Edited June 23, 2021 by Marklo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Marklo said: Actually I think if that’s the plane I think it is it could also carry a couple of parasite fighters above the wing as well. yup found it. I think I’d like one too but maybe in 1/144th. Someone totally has to do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Good morning bianfuxia Please add my name to the list but I don't know yet waht I will build maybe an F51D Mustang in Korea loaded with rockets and fuel tanks under each wings ... Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 You can add me in either A-10, A-1 Spad, Or Su-25 Frogfoot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, bianfuxia said: Someone totally has to do this! I’m very tempted. I know the I-16 is available in 1/144 must check if the I-15 is, hmmm. Yes a twin pack no less. Just have to scratch build the bomber. Ok if the GB goes ahead count me in for that one ( and I might still do the Megadeth Hornet) Edited June 24, 2021 by Marklo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 4 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning bianfuxia Please add my name to the list but I don't know yet waht I will build maybe an F51D Mustang in Korea loaded with rockets and fuel tanks under each wings ... Patrice Awesome! Welcome to Beast Mode! 35 minutes ago, Marklo said: I’m very tempted. I know the I-16 is available in 1/144 must check if the I-15 is, hmmm. Yes a twin pack no less. Just have to scratch build the bomber. Ok if the GB goes ahead count me in for that one ( and I might still do the Megadeth Hornet) Got you on the list! 4 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: You can add me in either A-10, A-1 Spad, Or Su-25 Frogfoot. Excellent choices, sir. Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) This has been lurking in the stash for many years (I may even have two) largely intact; occasionally pillaged for tail cones etc. But would be perfect for the GB given an appropriate jet to stick them on. Edited June 24, 2021 by Marklo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 48 minutes ago, Marklo said: This has been lurking in the stash for many years (I may even have two) largely intact; occasionally pillaged for tail cones etc. But would be perfect for the GB given an appropriate jet to stick them on. I wonder what the two big black/green ones are at either end of the middle row ? They dont exactly look like drop tanks but could be , that or maybe bombs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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