MiG Killers Group Build, 7/07 to 6/08

David, You might want to try Evilbay (Ebay) and look for the Revell 1/48 F-18C or their 1/48 Blue Angels kit which does come with the parts to build into the C bug. They are not bad kits and I have built both of them.

Air Master

Okay, I guess I'll have to pick up a C kit somewhere. Thanks for the help.

David

ww2modeler wrote:

I did some research but couldn't find any info on visual differences between the F-18C and E models. Are there any major differences such as shape, size, pods, etc. I know that the E has advanced avionics and a different engine but is that it? David

The Super Hornet F/A-18E is a little larger than the C. Fusalage is longer, wing surface area is bigger and has the "dog tooth" extention on outer wings and the leading edge extentions...LEX's, under canopy extend out farther and wider than those on the C.

Hope this helps.

Air Master

I did some research but couldn't find any info on visual differences between the F-18C and E models. Are there any major differences such as shape, size, pods, etc. I know that the E has advanced avionics and a different engine but is that it?

David

ruddratt wrote:

I seem to recall reading about some F-84G's during the Korean conflict that registered MiG kills. If this is true, then I would like to enter a 1/48 Tamiya F-84G, but as I'm currently up to my eyeballs in GB's, I wouldn't be able to start until early next year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-84_Thunderjet

According to Winkipedia... "During the war, the F-84 became the first USAF fighter to utilize aerial refueling. In aerial combat, F-84 pilots were credited with eight MiG-15 kills against a Soviet-claimed loss of 64 aircraft. The total losses were 335 F-84D, E and G models."

So YES! You can with an F-84G and if you want to join later that is fine. I just need ten people on list. Late starters are welcome.

Air Master

cj95 wrote:

I think an F/A-18 picked up a apair of MiG-21s during ODS. It was one of the few times a bomb ladden fighter scored a kill, and then went on to complete their bomb strike. EDIT:  Found this on ACIG....Pretty much says it all. 17Jan91 VFA-81 M.Fox   F/A-18C/163508 AIM-7M MiG-21bis IrAF 17Jan91 VFA-81 N.Mongillo   F/A-18C/163502 AIM-9M MiG-21bis IrAF

There are also a few F-15's that scored kills over Iraqi MiG's.

Also this, I am recinding the one aftermarket item rule and making it unlimited since I am using several aftermarket items on my F-4 I only feel its fair to go with an unlimited rule.

Cj, I hope you are going to join.

ww2modeler,  Welcome aboard!

I will be working on badges tonight and have them posted soon.

For everyone else reading this.... COME and JOIN US!

Air Master

I think an F/A-18 picked up a apair of MiG-21s during ODS.

It was one of the few times a bomb ladden fighter scored a kill, and then went on to complete their bomb strike.

EDIT:

 Found this on ACIG....Pretty much says it all.

I think I'll join this. Did any F-18s shoot down MIGs during the 1st Gulf War? If not then I'll pick up an F-4 at my LHS.

David