WolvoWill Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Alright folks, in my possesion I have two 1/48 Italeri F3 kits, but lots of decals, so the decision of which aircraft to model is a tough one. Firstly I have decided to do a line jet of either 111sqn or 43 squadron, in the current medium grey scheme, to represent the surviving F3 squadrons in their operational roles. Both will feature nice looking markings but overall will still look a bit grey, so for my other F3 a bit more colour would be appreciated. The other aircraft I am yet to decide - I have lots of nice Tornado markings but only one 'spare' kit, so the choice is yours.... Option 1 - ZG772 of 56 squadron, RAF Leuchars, 2005 airshow display scheme - http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Pa...o-F3/1416802/L/ Option 2 - ZE734 of 111 squadron, RAF Leuchars, 2007 Anniversary Scheme - http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Pa...o-F3/1394194/M/ Option 3 - ZE339 of 56 squadron, RAF Leuchars, 2000 airshow display scheme. I could also use these decals to do ZE735 (which unlike the first aircraft underwent the CSP and is still flying) with a little bit of modification - http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Pa...o-F3/0548941/M/ Option 4 - ZH553 of 56 squadron, RAF Leauchers, line jet prior to retirement. This jet was withdrawn from use last year as it has a stress fracture somewhere in the wing box and was ferried to RAF Shawbury to go into storage as it was beyond economical repair - http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Pa...o-F3/1056525/M/ Option 5 - ZG757 of 43 squadron, RAF Leuchars, the black tailed anniversary jet. Scrapped in summer 08 as it had reached the end of its fatigue life! Tail now on display outside the 43 squadron ops room - http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Pa...o-F3/1342846/M/ Edited November 25, 2008 by WolvoWill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Option 3 - ZE339 of 56 squadron, RAF Leuchars, 2000 airshow display scheme. I could also use these decals to do ZE735 (which unlike the first aircraft underwent the CSP and is still flying) with a little bit of modification - http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Pa...o-F3/0548941/M/ Will, Forget the rest of the markings, theyre boring, but, this one, the markings are gorgeous ATB & Good luck Bex von DoinARunnerAgain Edited November 25, 2008 by bexwh773 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armadillos Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I`ve had to go with option 5 as it would be a fiting tribue to an old girl which gave fine service. Oh and Bex Tonkas can`t be that boring if your stooging about in this GB setion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Oh and Bex Tonkas can`t be that boring if your stooging about in this GB setion Ah er yes well........ <cough> You got me Seriously though, I know there are plenty of ruddy good modellers taking part in this GB and I thought I might help Will out However, I promise I will be a good girl from now on with sensable comments only, I'll leave the sillyness to our resident Chuckle Brothers, you know, Greg & Sean Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Option 5 for me too! Not because of anything other than the fact that I like the scheme better! Good Luck and look forward to seeing her built up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Option 2 for me, although option 1 is quite good too. Hard to choose! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Got to be the 111 sqn scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooty Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Got to be option three, but built as ZE735 (TG) . Got a cold sweat when I saw the pic of RT, had a nightmare in cyprus trying to fix a reheat snag on that b*****rd for three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergrunt Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) My Vote is Option #2 Got To be 111 Sq, It is a get set of markings and I have never seen one in Kit form. the Black tail and Lighting bolt. Looks great to me! Edited November 25, 2008 by Thundergrunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado64 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) any of the above i've picked option 3 Edited November 26, 2008 by tornado64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolvoWill Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Since it won the poll thus far....it'll be the 111 squadron jet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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