RevDWC Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Hi all. I've joined this GB to build the FG.1 from 892 NAS that was zapped while on an exercise with the US Navy in 1978. I have the Xtradecal XT72268 set, some Eduard canopy masks and cockpit etch set to help (complicate things). Thanks, Justin. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I like this one. There used to be a lot of zapping but it rarely got much publicity. Is it still something that happens, given the special paints used today? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 A good choice. I did this last year and I wish you good luck with your build, especially the stencils (if you use them). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Going to be watching this one! I'm waiting for Hannants to reprint those decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 What does zapped mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Dansk said: What does zapped mean? Think It's when a "rival" squadrons ground crew draw graffiti or other special designs on an aircraft, for example if they are forced to land on a different carrier than their "home" carrier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Dansk said: What does zapped mean? It is the act of marking a rival service / aircraft with their own insignia / sticker / paint job. Hence the paint job changing aircraft to Colonial Navy was zapping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Dansk said: What does zapped mean? Here is a story about “The Colonial Navy” zapping. https://laststandonzombieisland.com/2020/06/25/the-f-4-phantoms-of-the-colonial-navy/amp/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 23 hours ago, Dansk said: What does zapped mean? ...and 892 sqn. got revenge. I wonder what's painted under the taped on brown paper on the intakes and fuselage. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Dave_R said: ...and 892 sqn. got revenge. I wonder what's painted under the taped on brown paper on the intakes and fuselage. Found this on another website. https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1239030/ Apparently the U.S. and Malta were not on the best of terms. The plane was somewhere in Malta when she got zapped or visited shortly after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 You could do the brown paper too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Found this on another website. https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1239030/ Apparently the U.S. and Malta were not on the best of terms. The plane was somewhere in Malta when she got zapped or visited shortly after. Correct Malta was having problems with the US. Also in that year had to cover the phoenix on the buccaneers tail, in Greece, something to do with symbol of the Greek Junta 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tony G said: Correct Malta was having problems with the US. Also in that year had to cover the phoenix on the buccaneers tail, in Greece, something to do with symbol of the Greek Junta I do hope those issues were resolved long ago, I hope to visit Malta someday. Would rather the locals are friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I do hope those issues were resolved long ago, I hope to visit Malta someday. Would rather the locals are friendly. I am sure as a member of Britmoddeler they will be putting out the red carpet to welcome you with open arms. The Maltese are a incredibly friendly peoples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I do hope those issues were resolved long ago, I hope to visit Malta someday. Would rather the locals are friendly. It's alright, Dennis - I was born there, and can put in a good word for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Keep the rivalry friendly!🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 09/11/2021 at 12:03, Dave_R said: On 09/11/2021 at 12:03, Dave_R said: ...and 892 sqn. got revenge. I wonder what's painted under the taped on brown paper on the intakes and fuselage. ...and 892 sqn. got revenge. I wonder what's painted under the taped on brown paper on the intakes and fuselage. Actually it was the other way around Colonial Navy was revenge attack for 892 zapping the Forrestal Phantom 1973. The colonial zap was 1978 during the Ark Royal’s final year, deployment to the US 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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