NASA Aviation Group Build 2005

well here is a update for my f-18 nasa chase plane
cockpit and seat painted and detailed
upper and lower halfs and sides along with the fod covers ,wings and tails all done. and i do think i have found a solution on how to get a good fit on this kit.
all landing gear painted and detailed
all gear doors painted
fuel tanks and plyons painted
canopy painted and ready to install
and i do think i am not scared of using white paint any more. so here are a couple of pics of it all painted and furtured just have to waite for it to dry and then put on the decals , i also decided not to paint that darn blue stripe that runs along the sides of the plane. only bad thing about white paint is sure does show you were you didnt get a good fit and all your minor screw ups

Hi All:

Just found this forum today and am pleased to be here ...

Have recently completed the homework on the Convair F-106B that NASA used for 'lightning strike' research ...

Any kit suggestions ?? ... I prefer 1/48 but 1/72 will be OK as well ...

Thanks,

Hi again:

Forgot to mention a few things ...

I've been building models since the old Strombecker kit days ... anyone in this Forum remember those ?? ... first one I ever finished was a B-29 ... have built in all scales but prefer 1/48 altho some of the newer Trumpeter 1/32 + kits are more than interesting ...

A/C my passion but have and will build just about everything ...

Also have a great 1960's era Santa Fe based model railroad that occupies a great deal of my time too and have recently started flying R/C sailplanes and electric Old Timers again ...

Anyone coming through my area, don't hesitate to give me a shout ...

Pepper
Garland, TX

QUOTE: Originally posted by pepper kay Hi All: Just found this forum today and am pleased to be here ... Have recently completed the homework on the Convair F-106B that NASA used for 'lightning strike' research ... Any kit suggestions ?? ... I prefer 1/48 but 1/72 will be OK as well ... Thanks,

In 1/48 the only Six of which I'm aware is the RM kit which was recently re-released. It's an older kit (I'm building it now) with raised panel lines and some fit issues but it's well-detailed. It is an A model, though... there is a conversion kit out there somewhere to build it into a B. I dunno if anyone makes an OOB kit for the B in any scale.

ok guys i finshed my version of a chase plane for nasa over the weekend, the f-18 a turned out great . and now i can say i am not afraid of using white paint any more, shold have a few pics for the group by friday rob.

Hi All:

Any suggestions where I can get the old 106A kit and the upgrade conversion to the B ?? ...

Thanks,

Pepper
Garland, TX

QUOTE: Originally posted by pepper kay Hi All: Any suggestions where I can get the old 106A kit and the upgrade conversion to the B ?? ... Thanks, Pepper Garland, TX

I've seen the A kit pretty much everywhere... even Wally World should have it. I don't know if the B conversion is still around or if you'll need to go to ebay.

OK, i`m in.
Think it will be the T-38 from Sword in 1/48 and maybe a F-104 as well

pob60

Hey is that a tumbleweed blowing through....

I've used some ELO to remove the orange orange peel from my X-1 finally, but it took 5 or six applications. I managed to break the pitot and nose pointy thing, so they've been replaced (improved) with syringe needles.
I'm now back to square one in the painting game and will go out and commence priming this weekend.
I'm looking forward t oknocking this one off, its been around too long.
Cheers
Tony