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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Hello from Western NY - Home of the Bills and Taxes

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 2, 2004 2:22 PM

Just got on board. Great site!

I concentrate on 1/72 scale aircraft and am currently working on attaining such scale models of all aircraft used by the Blue Angels, including support aircraft. Prior to the KC-130F "Fat Albert", what aircraft were used? Contacted the Blue Angels websight weeks ago and have yet to receive a reply. I have kits of all the demonstration aircraft.

Additionally, I am trying to complete a series of all previously and currently US operational jet aircraft. Only one I seem to be missing is the first operational jet, I believe it was the Airacomet?? Help with this kit in 1/72 would be appreciated.

Finally, can't seem to find the Heller web site - again, any help appreciated. Smile [:)]

Thanks,

John M

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, December 2, 2004 4:01 PM

Welcome to the FSM Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

. Special Hobby, part of the MPM family, very recently released kits of the P-59A/B Airacomet in 1/72 scale. It should be available on most web stores at this time. There is also a 1/48 kit from Hobbycraft.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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mm23t

Member since
September 2004
From: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Posted by mm23t on Thursday, December 2, 2004 6:34 PM

Welcome to the forums. Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Medals are not "Won", they are "Earned".

Mike..

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, December 3, 2004 2:08 AM

Welcome aboard, John. The 'Blues' used a Connie before Fat Albert, and before that a military variant of the DC-4 I think... I can check when I'm home tonight. I have a list of all their aircraft...

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Friday, December 3, 2004 6:21 AM

Hello John, Welcome to the forum.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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DBFSS385

Member since
September 2003
From: Connecticut

Posted by DBFSS385 on Friday, December 3, 2004 7:21 AM

Welcome aboard.. You can Keep Bledsoe.. I much prefer Brady..
Be well

Be Well/DBF Walt

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Friday, December 3, 2004 8:24 AM

Welcome

Thad

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 3, 2004 9:58 AM

Welcome aboard john, glad to have you with us.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, December 3, 2004 10:27 AM

Welcome to FSM!

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 3, 2004 3:28 PM

What a great site - Some really good people with great advice!

However -- butchy, don't rub in Bledsoe. His and Malloy's arrival was to be our redemption. Still working on it. Secondly, obviously you are or were a submariner. I was Navy (USNA '68). My nephew graduated from USNA last May AND HE WENT MARINE AIR! Just kidding about that "however" - there's always been a friendly (?) relationship between us real Navy and the Corps! Are you going to watch the Army/Navy game tomorrow?

To get back to modeling topics, I have found Blue Angels decals for "Fat Albert" and most of the demo craft. Any possible distributors that anyone can recommend for the Angels for the "Connie"?

In closing, I am envious [:0] of the model photos posted! Hope to attain half the skills you guys have.

John M

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Friday, December 3, 2004 5:13 PM

Hmmm... I usually don't peruse this part of the forum but the WNY caught my eye... (HEY! I was a poet and wasn't aware of the fact... Tongue [:P]

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Anyhoo, I too am from dat-der WNY place and would like to welcome you aboard...
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