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Bockscar Hopefully I won't see those family members for 567 years......lol
Hopefully I won't see those family members for 567 years......lol
I've been reviewing my pictures of bomb loading and I've decided my diorama isn't going to look complete without a bomb lift trailer, so I'm taking a stab at building one. Below is what the bomb lift trailer looked like and my version of the control end. I figured I'd tackle the easy part first. The wheels are from that HO scale semitrailer that I used for the bomb truck. They're a bit too large but they're the only ones I could find in this format that are close to actual size.
Russ
Guys,
I've opened a build for my 1/72 B-52D in the Dioramas section(http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/19/t/149616.aspx). I'll continue to update progress on my plane in this build, as well as that one, but will move any further updates to peripheral equipment, like the bomb clips, trucks, revetments, etc. to the diorama build.
Cheers,
Way to go Russ!
Dom
Bockscar Way to go Russ! Dom
Russ: Yay!!! Looks good! Will check you out over on the dio section!
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
Thanks, Gam!
I made that trip to the museum today. Whoever it was that told me I should buy and extra battery for the camera was right! I exhausted mine and ended my picture making fun too early.
Here is that vent on the A-7D. It looks the same as the picture I posted earlier, with the exception of the missing screw. They must have all been like this.
And one of the pitot tubes I need to add.
And this thing I thought was a blade antennae towards the back, I find referred to as a "fuel vent mast". Note the tube projecting from the bottom.
Something of a different subject is this: They have an FB-111 on display there. The bomb bay door is open and I was able to see this inside when i crawled underneath:
Il,ll share a few more photos later, but I better go- I have been up for 22 hours now and I should sleep, I guess.
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On my workbench now:
It's all about classic cars now!
Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?
Nice photos, Jim.
Ditto that, Jim! Great recon.
Come to think of it,
my classmates and i probably made those
A-7 vents in high school shop class.....
Its really wierd knowing that so many of the aircraft i grew up admiring, are now demilitarized.
"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"
Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming
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Scorpiomikey Its really wierd knowing that so many of the aircraft i grew up admiring, are now demilitarized.
Roger that:
Thats really sad to see. I think when you join the airforce as a pilot, your issued an aircraft. Thats your aircraft. No matter what, and when you leave you get to take it with you (demilitarised of course.)
Ditto that Mikey.
We work so hard to put 'em together, and look what the scrapsters do......
The ironic thing is in 50 years time theylle be trying to restore these aircraft (not those 2 specifically) to display at airshows as "Vintage warbirds" lol.
Bockscar Roger that:
In the Hangar: 1/48 Hobby Boss F/A-18D RAAF Hornet,
On the Tarmac: F4U-1D RNZAF Corsair 1/48 Scale.
Ever it was thus, it happened to all of the WWII planes, now when someone finds a Lightning, or Spitfire, or even a Corsair at the bottom of lake Michigan, everyone goes nuts.
I sure wish I had one of those Phantoms parked in my driveway! Yeah, a waste of a great plane, and a complete waste of taxpayers' toil all right!
Im not sure how it is with military aircraft, but with civilian aircraft they sell it to the scrappers, then the scrappers tear it down and sell the parts to recoup their loss.
Check this web site:
Boneyard
It's really sad to see all those B-52's chopped up like that. You can actually see this site using google map-you don't even need to use google earth, which requires a download. Just search for the Davis-Monthan Air base and switch to satellite views.
Its sad to see any historical aircraft (or any aircraft for that matter) getting chopped up for scrap.
But i guess you cant save them all.
Finally found a bit of time to work on the A-7. I also did more research and found a few facts:
Can carry 2 1/2 times the bomb load as a B-17.
First aircraft to feature a 'modern' HUD.
Provided to the 140th wing/120th Fighter Squadron (Colorado ANG) as new aircraft. Previously ANG units were often given hand-me-down aircraft. The 140th won the Gunsmoke competition with the A-7 in 1981..
Working with silly putty on the camo:
jimbot58 Finally found a bit of time to work on the A-7.
Finally found a bit of time to work on the A-7.
Looks good, Jim!
jimbot58 Can carry 2 1/2 times the bomb load as a B-17.
Back in its day, the A7 inherited the title "flying dump truck" from the A1 Skyraider.
jimbot58 Working with silly putty on the camo:
How do you use the silly putty? Do you flatten it out real thin? I've heard of using it but never read how to do it.
Striker8241 jimbot58 Working with silly putty on the camo: How do you use the silly putty? Do you flatten it out real thin? I've heard of using it but never read how to do it. Russ
I tear off a small piece, roll it out in a rope. Then I lay it out where I want my pattern. I then tear off small pieces, flatten them out and fill in. I post a couple of pics later of what I do. Need to run and do stuff for now.
Hi folks. Quick question. I need to get some more Pledge with Future Shine, but I can't remember if I need the kind for Vinyl floors or Wood Floors. Could someone enlighten me? Thanks.
Rich
Hi Rich,
Looks like the folks at SC Johnson has changed the label again. You want the one for vinyl floors. Here is a link to Amazon's:
http://www.amazon.com/SC-Johnson-11182-Pledge-FutureShine/dp/B000ARPH4C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346876710&sr=8-2&keywords=pledge+with+future+shine
Ken
Thanks Ken. I found a few for like 2 for $15.
Son Of Medicine Man Hi Rich, Looks like the folks at SC Johnson has changed the label again. You want the one for vinyl floors. Here is a link to Amazon's: http://www.amazon.com/SC-Johnson-11182-Pledge-FutureShine/dp/B000ARPH4C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346876710&sr=8-2&keywords=pledge+with+future+shine Ken
Hey sparrow, im gonna post those decals this weekend (sorry for the way long delay)
If you want you should come check out the ANZAC GB
I'll check it out, thanks.
Scorpiomikey Hey sparrow, im gonna post those decals this weekend (sorry for the way long delay) If you want you should come check out the ANZAC GB
It looks like an interesting build, but I don't think I have a kit that qualities at the moment. :)
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