LorenSharp Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 4 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Count me in, please! I was thinking Curtiss Sparrowhawk, but Marklo has beaten me to it But there are plenty of subjects I'd like to cover such as Atlantic Fleet F4Fs, SBDs and OS2Us! Cheers, Mark Coming in at number 14 @2996 Victor ! Come on down! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I really like your attitude towards inclusivity, you're my kind of a GB host 👍 V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, vppelt68 said: I really like your attitude towards inclusivity, you're my kind of a GB host 👍 V-P It's not easy being easy. No comments from the naughty corner,One thing about the Navy Air. It has a long and varied history. There should just about be something for everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Count me in please! 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Dermo245 said: Count me in please! 😎 You are counted! Welcome aboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Please put me down for this. An ideal place for X-47A & B. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Count me in. I don't have a lot of options for carrier-based USN aircraft, although there are a few in the stash, but things get a bit more interesting if some other USN aircraft are allowed. Would training aircraft (I'm thinking of the T-39 Sabreliner and T-6 Texan II) or flying boats (this might finally be the kick I need to build the Sikorsky JRS-1 that's been languishing in the stash) count? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, zebra said: Count me in. I don't have a lot of options for carrier-based USN aircraft, although there are a few in the stash, but things get a bit more interesting if some other USN aircraft are allowed. Would training aircraft (I'm thinking of the T-39 Sabreliner and T-6 Texan II) or flying boats (this might finally be the kick I need to build the Sikorsky JRS-1 that's been languishing in the stash) count? They're included. Flying boats, Recon aircraft(EC-121, Mercator,etc) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Angus Tura said: Please put me down for this. An ideal place for X-47A & B. Alan 6 minutes ago, zebra said: Count me in. I don't have a lot of options for carrier-based USN aircraft, although there are a few in the stash, but things get a bit more interesting if some other USN aircraft are allowed. Would training aircraft (I'm thinking of the T-39 Sabreliner and T-6 Texan II) or flying boats (this might finally be the kick I need to build the Sikorsky JRS-1 that's been languishing in the stash) count? Welcome aboard Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I buy in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, Toryu said: I buy in! Willkommen an Bord! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Yep. This one’s a good one. Sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Since you're signed up, Come on down @John Masters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 This looks like a good choice...🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I've had this on the list for a couple of years. Thanks to Jet Photos for the screen grab. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 10 hours ago, Thom216 said: This looks like a good choice...🤔 I would concur. If I have enough courage when the time comes I've got a a Golden Wings Vac I may attempt. 6 hours ago, John Masters said: I've had this on the list for a couple of years. Thanks to Jet Photos for the screen grab. Excellent! One thing about the paint job. At least the pilot knows what ship he's from. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 More about the USS Texas...I didn't know this. So, if the Modsdeem the Camel ineligible because it launched only once I am ok with that. However, it did open the door for other cruiser based aircraft to be used as artillery spotters, etc...It proved it could be done. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Texas_(BB-35) That was a daring takeoff. Famous picture too. It seems to me that the current livery is more of a commemorative paint job. The above image clearly shows a PC10 painted aircraft. --John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Even if it did it once, thats good enough. Gotta start somewheres in naval flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Its the same as the C-130 tests on the Forrestal in the 60's or the Navy using borrowing a B-47 to test the GE TF34-2 turbofan for the S-3 Viking. As long as you are portraying that particular aircraft, like the one from the U.S.S Texas. Biggest requirements are they have to have flown once. landing... well not so sticky a requirement. So that does include flight test, but not proposed mockups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, John Masters said: More about the USS Texas...I didn't know this. So, if the Modsdeem the Camel ineligible because it launched only once I am ok with that. However, it did open the door for other cruiser based aircraft to be used as artillery spotters, etc...It proved it could be done. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Texas_(BB-35) That was a daring takeoff. Famous picture too. It seems to me that the current livery is more of a commemorative paint job. The above image clearly shows a PC10 painted aircraft. --John You're right, it is a commemorative scheme. It was how aeroplanes on the Texas were painted for a visit by a President, but they were Sopwith Strutters and Nieuport 28s. The one in the picture had an odd '3' at the rear fuselage, and USS Texas under the wings in smallish black letters. I'll try and hunt up the pictures. It's one I looked into, but I wound up doing a grey one out of Guantanamo NAS still flying in the early twenties. Tracked down the picture: Captioned as a Camel off USS Texas at Guantanamo. Edited July 30, 2023 by Old Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Count me in on this, Loren. Do Marine aircraft count, and would it matter if they were operating off a carrier? Yes or no is fine by me, I've got a lot of US Navy stuff, most of it 'yellow wings' subjects. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 17 hours ago, John Masters said: More about the USS Texas...I didn't know this. So, if the Modsdeem the Camel ineligible because it launched only once I am ok with that. However, it did open the door for other cruiser based aircraft to be used as artillery spotters, etc...It proved it could be done. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Texas_(BB-35) That was a daring takeoff. Famous picture too. It seems to me that the current livery is more of a commemorative paint job. The above image clearly shows a PC10 painted aircraft. --John Here's a good collection of pictures: https://www.tumblr.com/lonestarbattleship/648007024925442048/uss-texas-bb-35-sopwith-camel-f1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Old Man said: Count me in on this, Loren. Do Marine aircraft count, and would it matter if they were operating off a carrier? Yes or no is fine by me, I've got a lot of US Navy stuff, most of it 'yellow wings' subjects. James Yes Marines do count. Just don't tell the Navy. As far as I know most if not all Marine Aviation units at one time or another rotated to Fleet ships. At least since WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 And coming in at @ 20 .... Old Man! Ten more slots to fill. Then the REAL fun Begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 8 hours ago, Old Man said: Do Marine aircraft count, and would it matter if they were operating off a carrier? Good question...and I like the answer! 8 hours ago, Old Man said: Tracked down the picture: Thank you for the picture Old Man. I was hoping to use the commemorative paint job as it it is certainly more interesting than the actual livery. I;'ve already invested in the decals for the lettering. If I can get a verdict from Loren? Or...find me a picture of the Strutter...I've got one of those too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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