RAAF F-111C compared to other marks question

[Michael louey]

For an interesting read on the Australian F111's, have a look at the book Controversy to Cutting Edge by Mark Lax

Its currently out of print and a bit expensive 2nd hand (approx $100) but it looks like it will be re printed soon (see link below)

 

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/192261517X/ref=olp_aod_redir_impl1/357-2490998-1288049?_encoding=UTF8&aod=1

 

Cheers

 

Michael

 

 

[Michael louey]

Hi Peter,

 

Just noticed another option that one of the guys mentioned before:

Some of the F111A's bought as attrition replacements arrived in early 1980's in SEAC scheme. If this was the time your dad was working (sounds a bit late by your description), these could be an option. The F111A kit is available albeit a bit more expensive than some of the other boxings.

 

Here's an interesting story/photos from Aussie Modeller:

http://forum.aussiemodeller.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=16638

 

And a kit costing about $100 landed in Australia

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/144060201575?hash=item218aa83a67:g:LpUAAOSw9Rtg3uCb

 

The A's were delivered with short span wings and operated that way for a short time.

 

Also just found this set of instructions for a combined C/G kit Hasegawa issued at some stage which shows the changes in parts for the 2 versions:

https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/1/3/9/101139-29-instructions.pdf

 

Cheers

 

Michael

Edited July 19, 2021 by Michael louey

[Navy Bird]

The 1:72 Hasegawa F-111C/G kit (#00952) has parts for both Triple Plow I and Triple Plow II intakes. I used this kit for my F-111B conversion (along with the old Revell TFX kit and a bunch of other aftermarket stuff) and had to replace the kinked intake ramp on the Triple Plow I to the straight ramp used on the F-111B. You even get two lower fuselage sections:

 

 

Cheers,

Bill

[Anatol Pigwa]

On 19/07/2021 at 09:02, Michael louey said:

 

Just noticed another option that one of the guys mentioned before:

Some of the F111A's bought as attrition replacements arrived in early 1980's in SEAC scheme. If this was the time your dad was working (sounds a bit late by your description), these could be an option. The F111A kit is available albeit a bit more expensive than some of the other boxings.

The Hasegawa EF-111 Raven contains all the parts to build a F-111A. The Ravens where converted from low attrition F-111A airframes.

Edited July 22, 2021 by Anatol Pigwa

[k5054nz]

On 7/19/2021 at 4:17 PM, Michael louey said:

For an interesting read on the Australian F111's, have a look at the book Controversy to Cutting Edge by Mark Lax

Its currently out of print and a bit expensive 2nd hand (approx $100) but it looks like it will be re printed soon

Also available online as a PDF: http://www.pigzbum.com/history/hist22-from-controversy-to.pdf

[Sydhuey]

On 7/19/2021 at 3:02 PM, Michael louey said:

Hi Peter,

 

Just noticed another option that one of the guys mentioned before:

Some of the F111A's bought as attrition replacements arrived in early 1980's in SEAC scheme. If this was the time your dad was working (sounds a bit late by your description), these could be an option. The F111A kit is available albeit a bit more expensive than some of the other boxings.

 

Here's an interesting story/photos from Aussie Modeller:

http://forum.aussiemodeller.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=16638

 

And a kit costing about $100 landed in Australia

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/144060201575?hash=item218aa83a67:g:LpUAAOSw9Rtg3uCb

 

The A's were delivered with short span wings and operated that way for a short time.

 

Also just found this set of instructions for a combined C/G kit Hasegawa issued at some stage which shows the changes in parts for the 2 versions:

https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/1/3/9/101139-29-instructions.pdf

 

Cheers

 

Michael

yep the old "A" models operated as delivered for awhile , I was involved in the upgrade program, wheel and brake assy replaced and extended wingtips and flaps added, all F-111 wings are the same the C and G had extended tips , when the RAAF bought spare replacement wings from the US they bought short wings off A/D/E/F models and added long tips , they got replacement short wings as the shorter wing copped less stress than the long span wings (the long wing was ordered specifically for the F-111C for use in the tropics for better takeoff and payload ability in hot weather ). After the  4 x F-111A's  were converted to C models I overhauled all the F-111A wheels and Brakes and these were sold back to the US as spares for their fleet.  

[Hook]

On 7/22/2021 at 11:00 PM, Anatol Pigwa said:

The Hasegawa EF-111 Raven contains all the parts to build a F-111A.

Isn't the sole lower fuselage in the Hasegawa Raven kits EF-111A-specific..? 

 

Cheers,

 

Andre

[Anatol Pigwa]

4 hours ago, Hook said:

Isn't the sole lower fuselage in the Hasegawa Raven kits EF-111A-specific..? 

 

Cheers,

 

Andre

I shall check. 

[Pappy]

11 hours ago, Hook said:

Isn't the sole lower fuselage in the Hasegawa Raven kits EF-111A-specific..? 

 

Cheers,

 

Andre

 

G'day Andre,

 

 You re correct.

 

Although the separate fwd fuselage parts have the canoe fairing on the underside, the rear lower fuselage has some raised re-enforced panels running top to bottom and associated with the mounting point at the base of the two lower fuselage antennas, so yes a different lower rear fuselage part. Page 2 of my EF-111A build here shows what I mean

 

 

cheers,

 

Pappy

Edited August 1, 2021 by Pappy