Muzz Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi folks, my Hobby Boss F-111D/E Aardvark arrived the other day as did my Lakenheath Afterburner decals, naturally that means I'm planning on building an F model. I know the this has been discussed before and I know the burner cans are different (Are the Paragon ones OOP?) but can anyone tell me if everything else is the same? The kit comes with lots of extra parts including the Pave Tack (which they would have you use on the D/E!) and I would imagine they plan on releasing F model at some point but I don't know if any other extra parts in the kit are dedicated to the F. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) Hi Muzz, I have one of these, personally, I really like it. Both types of tail booms are included, normal and updated with the ice cube chaff/flare dispensers. The GBU-15s and data link pods are exclusive to the 493rd TFS (yellow tail stripe). The GBU-24s and 28s are just for Fs, although there was a plan during Desert Storm/Proven Force for the Es to carry 4 GBU-24s each and have the PAVE TACK equipped Phantoms from the 3rd TFW do the lasing. There is a differnet IP for the F. Pretty sure Hannants had some Paragon nozzles when I looked last week. The build itself has been very enjoyable, the only filler has been around the crew module, everything goes together very well. You could build the model with swept wings, there are locaters for the wings and pylons for this position. Joel Edited April 27, 2010 by Bandwagon 106 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hi Joel Thanks for that, I noticed the kit comes with 4 instrument panels, do you know which one is for the F? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 It's not the one in the instructions, the WSO station should have a shroud for the PAVE TACK/EGOB screen. I'll have a look this evening and try and see which one is closest to it (work at the moment). BTW, Hannants do have some afterburner nozzles in stock, checked earlier today. I'll get back to you. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman2 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 F-111F instrument panel Net Photo ( DoD J.Rotramel) Next HB F111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Thanks Magman, kit part 12 it is for the instrument panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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