Gamera

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Russ: Now that's interesting, I didn't know anything about those missile toting boxcars. Thank God the Cold War is over...

Roger that, Cliff. Many things in those days to put a chill up your spine... , but I was referring more to this...

Awesome pics Jimbot, I'm going to have to check that out when I get the Aries parts for my F-4G!

Wow, that B-36 oh wow......

I gripe about computers and stuff now it does have some advantages over all that analog manual stuff from back then!!! 

Russ: Now that's interesting, I didn't know anything about those missile toting boxcars. Thank God the Cold War is over...

For you armor buffs, here's an interesting item I came across by accident - a modern version of Atomic Annie. First I ever heard of this one . 

Check it out.  www.goldismoney2.com/showthread.php

Cheers,

Russ

Son Of Medicine Man

jimbot58

Those are a lot of great photos, Ken! Makes me thing of something you might see in a book! I'm curious if you kept some notes as you went, so you could remember that this was an "A" version, that was a "C", on so on? I don't think I would remember it all.

I know what you mean about taking pictures for too long. I spent about 3 hours at the little museum here, and was pretty much done for that day. I exhausted both my batteries, (they go fast in flash mode) and was surprised that I came back with way less than a 100 photos.

I have to post a few more of those, but later as I don't want to steal your thunder of the moment! Bring on more pictures!

Actually Jim, what I do when taking those pictures is find the placard with the description and take a picture of it first, that way I know the aircraft type, and some of the history behind it.

Ken

Ken, that idea is so simple I feel stupid for not even thinking of it!

I have been looking the web site over, and this museum would be a place I could die in! A cool thing is that some (not all) of the aircraft have a virtual cockpit! What a great resource for a modeler!

  I was in the cockpit of the F-4G and looking to the right, what do you think I could see?

It's even more impressive with my new monitor!

Here is the view of the business side of the front office!

I was also looking at the virtual cockpit of the B-36 Peacemaker, and learned something new! It appears that the Aircraft Commander (left seat) and the Pilot (right seat) look after and control the 4 that are burnin'...

And the flight engineer looks after the 6 that are turnin'!

With all that going on, it's no wonder it took a crew of 15 to fly it!

Unfortunately, the F-101 does not have a virtual cockpit, but I urge you guys to check it out.

In the meantime, I'm going to jot this down on my bucket list.....

Jim

jelliott523

Ken-

Great pictures!!  Someday I would love to make a trip to Dayton to the museum there; however, its a little bit of a road-trip from Idaho!  LOL  If I am not mistaken, the museum has an F-4G with the markings from the Idaho Air National Guard here in Boise.

The "G" model would have been in the "Cold War" section.  I didn't manage to get all the way through it.  Hopefully next time!  Glad you enjoyed the pics!

Ken

Bish

Some stunning pics there Ken, that's one great looking museum. Shame to see the belle in such a bad condition, but at least she is getting the treatment she now deserves. I went to Duxford a couple of years back and they had the Sally B done in the OD scheme with the belle's markings on one side.

Look forward to seeing some more.

Very glad you enjoyed them Bish!  I will be posting more as soon as I can get them sorted.

Ken

jimbot58

Those are a lot of great photos, Ken! Makes me thing of something you might see in a book! I'm curious if you kept some notes as you went, so you could remember that this was an "A" version, that was a "C", on so on? I don't think I would remember it all.

I know what you mean about taking pictures for too long. I spent about 3 hours at the little museum here, and was pretty much done for that day. I exhausted both my batteries, (they go fast in flash mode) and was surprised that I came back with way less than a 100 photos.

I have to post a few more of those, but later as I don't want to steal your thunder of the moment! Bring on more pictures!

Actually Jim, what I do when taking those pictures is find the placard with the description and take a picture of it first, that way I know the aircraft type, and some of the history behind it.

Ken

Ken-

Great pictures!!  Someday I would love to make a trip to Dayton to the museum there; however, its a little bit of a road-trip from Idaho!  LOL  If I am not mistaken, the museum has an F-4G with the markings from the Idaho Air National Guard here in Boise.

Some stunning pics there Ken, that's one great looking museum. Shame to see the belle in such a bad condition, but at least she is getting the treatment she now deserves. I went to Duxford a couple of years back and they had the Sally B done in the OD scheme with the belle's markings on one side.

Look forward to seeing some more.

Those are a lot of great photos, Ken! Makes me thing of something you might see in a book! I'm curious if you kept some notes as you went, so you could remember that this was an "A" version, that was a "C", on so on? I don't think I would remember it all.

I know what you mean about taking pictures for too long. I spent about 3 hours at the little museum here, and was pretty much done for that day. I exhausted both my batteries, (they go fast in flash mode) and was surprised that I came back with way less than a 100 photos.

I have to post a few more of those, but later as I don't want to steal your thunder of the moment! Bring on more pictures!

Wow Ken, something for everyone! Unreal. I would be like a kid in a candy store as I'm sure you were as well. Speaking of the Memphis Belle, Just before I transferred here in 2005 the aircraft had been on display in various locations one being a place called Mud Island, which is actually a peninsula, but that's a different story, anyway they kept it pretty much exposed to the elements as well as dirtbag vandals so, long story short, the Air Force museum took it. It disturbs me that elements of the city here had no respect or appreciation for that proud bird but at least she's in better care now.

Tal Afar Dave

Does anyone know if the Memphis Belle will be returning back to Memphis after completion??  I know that it fell into a sad state sitting outside.  Hopefully the Belle will get the respect she deserves when she is returned to her former glory!

Hi Dave (again    )

The Memphis Belle will be displayed at the USAF National Museum when it is completed.  Funny you should ask that.  The guide did mention that the current B-17G on display at the museum is going to be "traded" for two other aircraft.  I can't remember at the moment what aircraft it is being traded for, but they are significant.  The only thing is that the B-17G, "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby", was completely restored by the museum and the two aircraft they are trading it for are in poor shape.  So they will need to be restored as well.

But the museum likes to have authentic aircraft, and that is the reason for the trade.

Ken

Gamera

Wow, those are fantastic Ken! Now I want to go back and visit the museum again!

Those photos of the Memphis Belle are from your behind the scenes tour?

Thank you for the compliments Cliff.

Yes, the pictures of the Memphis Belle are from the "Behind the Scenes" tour.  It looks like it is coming along quite well.  It will be completely restored inside and out when they are done.

Ken

Tal Afar Dave

Hey Ken!!

    Great pictures from your weekend in Dayton!  I saw many of my favorites there among your pictures and they sure look like they are well cared for!!  

Thanks for sharing them; they are really beautiful!

Dave

You are most welcome Dave, I am glad you enjoyed them!   

Ken

Does anyone know if the Memphis Belle will be returning back to Memphis after completion??  I know that it fell into a sad state sitting outside.  Hopefully the Belle will get the respect she deserves when she is returned to her former glory!

Wow, those are fantastic Ken! Now I want to go back and visit the museum again!

Those photos of the Memphis Belle are from your behind the scenes tour?

Hey Ken!!

    Great pictures from your weekend in Dayton!  I saw many of my favorites there among your pictures and they sure look like they are well cared for!!  

Thanks for sharing them; they are really beautiful!

Dave

Striker8241

Cool pictures, Ken!!  Thanks for posting them!!  

Russ

You are most welcome Russ!  Like I said, I have not gone through and sorted the rest yet.  And I left out the ones that are more localized areas of the aircraft.  When I have sorted the remainder, which is of the aircraft performing at the air show, I will post them.

Ken

Cool pictures, Ken!!  Thanks for posting them!!  

Russ

B-24D Liberator "Diamond Lil"

Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet

Blue Angel C-130 "Fat Albert"

USMC AV-8B Harrier

F-4U-5 Corsair

P-51D-25-NA Mustang

UH-1H Huey "Lucky Star"

AD-1 Skyraider

F-89J Scorpion

F-86F-30-NA Sabre

Pan American DC-3

C-54 Skymaster "Spirit of Freedom"

Navy T-28B Trojan

AC-47 Gunship "Spooky"

B-25 Mitchell "Champaign Gal"

B-25 Mitchell "Axis Nightmare"

Ken

RF-101C Voodoo

Authentic German built V-1

B-17F "Memphis Belle"

B-17F Memphis Belle Ball Turret

F-84E Thunderjet

B-26C Invader

F-86A Sabre

F-80C Shooting Star

B-52D Stratofortress

Ken

I am going to do these in small groups to make sure I don't go through all the trouble of adding these just to have this website loose it.

C-123K Provider

QU-22B Bonanza

UH-1P Iroquois

B-26K Counter Invader

OV-10A Bronco

YA-37A Dragonfly

F-105G Thunderchief "Wild Weasel"

T-28B Trojan

Ken 

Hi Everyone,

I have been sorting through all of the pictures that I took while at the USAF National Museum and the Dayton Air Show.  I am still not done, but here are some of what I have gone through so far.  The planes that are indoors are taken at the museum, the planes that are outdoors are at the air show.

A-7D Corsair II

F-111A Aardvark

RB-66B Destroyer

F-4C Phantom II

 YF-5A Freedom Fighter

F-105D Thunderchief

Ken

jimbot58

Hey guys!

I am happy to report that the operation on the computer seems to have been a complete success, and the patient seems to be doing fine! The new monitor is awesome and works fine without having to worry about drivers. I was concerned because I had a Viewsonic one time that wouldn't work at its full resolution without special drivers being installed.

I'm sort of test driving all the USB ports to be sure all is working and all my toys charge up, so I'm adding a couple of photos of my new set-up. Sorry if it is off topic!

Yes, there is tape stuck along the bottom, but free is free! (Also, don't pay attention to the dust! I'm working on it!)

The new 7-port powered hub! Now all my toys have a happy place to charge! There are a couple of thumb drives plugged in (one is dedicated for Ready Boost, which adds additional available RAM) And the other device is my Mp3 player, happily taking on a charge!

I'm pretty much in USB port heaven now, with the two external HD's plugged into their 3.0 homes and now able to run at their full speed! Plus I have 2.0 ports open everywhere! 2 on the front of the computer, 2 on the side of the monitor, and 7 on the hub! Plus there is now one open on the back as well! Now I need more gadgets!

Now something model related: I started this dragster a long time ago, and never finished it. I kind of stopped when the paint on the body didn't turn out so well. I was thinking of stripping the body and trying again. My painting skills may have improved since then.

A close-up of the engine: I added the wires:

I have been kicking around the idea of doing a car for a change of pace. Either finishing this one or one of several Chevy Chevelles I have laying around. I had a red '68 Chevelle Super Sport back in the day, and though all I can find are '69's and '70's, they are pretty close.

I still am going to finish the Voodoo, have no fear!

Jim

P.S. After spending the last 20 minutes trying to find the charger cord for my phone, I'm glad I did all this! Now I can leave all the cords in one place and just dangle them off the side of the desk! No more swapping!

J

Very cool about scoring that monitor Jim! That will help on seeing more accurate colors when doing your reference research.

And that is a great looking dragster!  Awesome job on the wiring!

Ken

mikeymize

jelliott523

I've found myself buying accessories and tools I never have used before.  Trying new techniques and making sure I take time in working with things.  These forums have given me great ideas and tips.

As soon as i get to a point of actually posting pics of the work in progress I will do so.

I know what you.mean When I first got back into the hobby it seemed everybody here was building better staff than me. But then I stopped looking at it as a competition and started using the tricks and techniques others were using.We all have our strong suit and weak areas; but my goal is to enjoy the time at my bench and not get too hung up on perfection. I do the most accurate and realistic model and that's enough for me  Sometimes I'm satisfied, others not but the process is the fun and quality almost always gets better the more I build. For me this hobby is all about relaxing and having fun

10-4 on that Mike!  The most important part is having fun and sharing it with your friends here!

Ken

jimbot58

Haven't heard from Ken, so I assume he is just sitting there with a huge smile on his face, remembering his weekend!

Little time for my projects. I had to work again on Saturday and that was mostly sitting there for almost 5 1/2 hours watching training films. That was after five days that ran as long as 11 hours or more.

Today was catching up on house chores, but the worst part was going of to Mom's to pack up a bunch of her clothes and take them to a donation box. I could only handle that for a short time, and now I just am drained. Plus the situation with the nephew has not resolved itself!

If I get out of this funk, I have a bunch of work to do as far as a computer upgrade. One of which is a Dell 19" flat screen monitor that I was given by my boss. (The new upgrade that is coming calls for us to use 22" widescreen ones.) It will be pretty cool if it works, as I am currently using a 15" CRT at home. The new (to me) is a professional grade, has digital input  and will also act as A USB hub! I just hope it works with generic drivers as Dell is kind of stingy as far as providing them.

Jim

Hey Jim,

I know that can take a lot out of you going through your Mom's things.  When I was clearing out my Dad's garage, I could only handle a few hours at a time.

I hope things improve with the situation concerning your nephew.  But from what you had told us before about him, I had a bad feeling that you were going to have issues with him.

Ken

jelliott523

Just wanted to send a quick update.  I am still plugging away with the models and life (not necessarily in that order).  I just ordered the Aries cockpit upgrade kit for my F-4G, looking foward to working with it.  This has truly been a great experience getting back into the modeling routine.

I've found myself buying accessories and tools I never have used before.  Trying new techniques and making sure I take time in working with things.  These forums have given me great ideas and tips.

As soon as i get to a point of actually posting pics of the work in progress I will do so.

Hey Jelliott,

If you want any tips on building that cockpit, I can send you links to my posts of building the Aires F-4E cockpit which is very similar.  It has a lot of detail and can be a pain to paint, but it does make a huge improvement over the one supplied in the kit.

Ken

Striker8241

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi Everyone,

Spent today taking lots of pictures at the USAF National Museum.  Took the "Behind the Scenes" tour and took lots of pictures there too.  It is amazing the amount of hard work these volunteers put into restoring their aircraft!  Everything has to be built from scratch.  And they are just as addicted to being authentic and attention to detail as we are!

One of the planes they are currently working on is the Memphis Belle.  We got to see the ball turret which has been completely restored.  And the sad thing is, all that work will never be seen by the public once it is installed back into the plane.  (You can't see inside it from outside the plane.)

And I can't believe my timing!  They are shooting off fireworks tonight, which I was told is a spectacular show.  Everyone that lives around the Dayton Ohio area come to see it.  And I will have a front row seat, since I am staying at the hotel directly across the street.

Tomorrow is the Dayton Air Show, then I will trek back home.

Ken

Hi, Ken,

I know you're enjoying your day so I won't say I hope so...   Looking forward to those pictures!

 

BTW, there's a whole flock of F-101 pictures up on the USAF SIG forum, including a bunch in SEA colors.

http://www.usaf-sig.org/Forum/index.php?topic=654.msg2588#new

 

Cheers,

Russ

Thanks for the link Russ!  I will check it out as soon as I get caught up on sorting all of my pictures!

Ken