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Britmodeller cold war So, any high res pics from open days etc? After scouring the web for eons and coming up short, I'm coming to the place I should have started with. The front band was just behind the front fins, the rear one at about 1/3 back. The aircraft that I am wanting to make is one that had the M. Posted Wednesday at 09:57. In Richard Ward's book "Phantom Squadrons of the RAF and FAA" there are shots of F-4s with the pod as follows: XV407 41 squadron, EMI recon pod, 4 white sparrows, 8 BL755 cluster bombs (2 each on the inner and outer wing pylons. This is my first AFV kit which seems very easy to build, i would have hoped for a metal main armament, and the tracks although they look well detailed remind my of the rubber bands of my youth. They were initally worn with the late-war H-type oxygen mask or, later, the A14 mask whch was based on an American late-war design. Sqn leaders vehicles would have more radios than a Troop Corporals for instance, with HF being used up the chain of command. Not only was it tough to carry it around, I'd become diabetic, I didn't look as bad a Remove before flight tags for US and British cold war jets By lesthegringo, November 22, 2024. Phantom 5000 (St. Guess I have to build a few more than I thought. While he was on detached duty at Machrihanish,a bored J/T decided to play silly beggars with the towing vehicle The 40th anniversary of the Falklands War has prompted me to dig out my Italeri Wessex HAS3. We dont allow links to ebay auctions We have a buy / sell area but for your own stuff, you must have 100 posts to use it Hi guys, I’m a pretty experienced aircraft modeller but have decided to have a crack at my first bit of armour which I’m really looking forward to. As the 3" rockets were being replaced by 68mm SNEB about this time it was unlikely the rockets were repainted. kitchentable G'day all, I want to build the 1/48 Airfix Buccaneer. Apart from Land Rovers, I have found very little in availability. Each drone pair was assigned to an F6F-5 drone controller which had the corresponding I was saddened to read about the passing of David J Parkins this week. I'm working on a new set for the Wessex and this time I'm going for the weapons platform. (For the 1/48 hobbyboss ) I have found some views online from a TO, showing access hatches, but I'm not confident of these being dimensiona Create an account or sign in to comment. For Vampires, apparently none of the 1/72 kits are entirely accurate, but the latest Special Hobby Vampire F. Blank plates would be fitted over those outlets where no This is prompted by a discussion on the Finemolds 1/72 Phantom family in the Rumourmonger section; specifically on the slatted/non-slatted RF-4Es. From the outset, Marshall's of Cambridge finished ALL of the C-130s in the Dark Earth/Mid-Stone/Black color scheme, which was the 'standard' RAF Transport Command scheme of the time for tactical transports. I have found two other planes with pinups so I am assuming that 013 did too but would like I've decided to scratch an itch I've had for a while (I know, go and see my GP for some cream) to build a F-14 Tomcat. I have a question about the top and bottom auxiliary intakes. The instructions have it as Dark Sea Grey and Dark Green over Medium Sea Grey. Andy, THe first Albert to enter RAF service (XV177) was actually delivered in natural metal !. Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. Edited 17 hours ago Can any one help I'm building a chieftain bridge layer front AA trouble s I keep breaking parts. On XF375 they were all open in varying degrees, but completely gummed up with year Hello folks, I tried googling this but got no clear answers: were early Cold War NATO tanks US olive drab? I'm talking about, say, Pershings, M48s, Leopard 1s, etc. I Trumpeter UH-1B 1/35th Scale Kit# 05111 I got the kit recently and overall, a very nice kit. RhAF. E. The book by Halley is a good reference for all flying Squadrons with a short history of each one. Posted December 23, 2024. My load out will consist of (from l to r) STN #1 AIM-9L (live) STN MAP Dark Green is the measurement from British Aviation Colours of World War Two book (done by my most recent spectrophotometer) BS241 Dark Green line is a measurement of the paint chip in the BS Fan Deck (the one for about 30GBP) Aircraft Cold War ; Lancaster PD119 Page; Group; Twitter; Donate; Lancaster PD119. I'm going to model XP412 "Humphrey" and have come across a puzzle. There's also Vallejo Mecha Color 69. Really hard to find pics, as the stabs are quite high. Sign Up; Reviews; Browse. Lots of pics about of museum pieces, but those exhausts haven't been moved in years. - Britmodeller. Louis built) 78-0744 was the last US built F-4 and went to Sou Good Morning, I have just taken delivery of the Dragon Conquerer Mk2. I am looking for any photos of the side of the plane with the pinup "Stateside". I'm going off-piste on the markings with one of the tankers from 800 NAS in 1970 or thereabouts, which has the overall EDSG scheme with type D national markings. Just curious: Looking at the Air-Graphics set, (and ignoring the squarish airbrakes) apart from the 2 main fuselages and the nose ring, everything else can be substituted with a Fujimi or Academy F-86F, right? The books on Fighter Squadrons, Bomber Squadrons, Cold War Shield do not include Coastal, Transport or Training Squadrons. I'll post pic's in the Gulf War GB later so you can judge for yourself! Question for the real FAA experts. Planning to start Valom's B-45 Tornado BE-013 "For Sale". The massive block at the front Interests: Cold War military aircraft, geology, punk, beer! Posted December 23, 2024. Model kit enthusiasts often draw inspiration from history, movies, and real-life vehicles, Continue reading The Vickers AS-90 is felt by many to be a Cold War relic; modern artillery is moving away from traditional guns, toward precision guided missile systems such as the MLRS. Only the original Italeri #1206 portraits the H-19B It is certainly a very interesting read, and work on RAF WWII Colours and paints is also worth reading Finding unconventional Cold War era model kit ideas. XF-74 OD (JGSDF) is a very good match for the post-war US OD. By Tsrjoe May 1, 2007 in Aircraft Cold War. Anyway said monster kit arrived today, and as I recalled someone saying that Mach 2 had erroneously based the intake depth on the Airfix Nimrod, the first thing I did when So a project in the near future will be to recreate Sea Fury 1st prototype SR661. I don't know if I've missed seeing something anywhere, but if his products are gone, does anyone know if anyone else currently does the 25kva Houchin Ground Power units at all in 48th scale please? I like the look of the Video Live - two yellow bands; drill/training rounds. Great analysis and opinions on the available 1/72 Phantoms, aficionado @Giorgio N (and @Phantome). com Powered by Hi Doug 250 is a good match for "fresh" Desert Pink - problem is though that it faded - to a pale yellowy version of it. When building aircraft, a l Thank you very much for the replies! I have a Italeri 1/48 F-4J that includes RAF markings and asked because I thought it was also used by the Royal Navy. The rear on mine is about 1 mm narrow, the same for the lower edges, and the curvature of the front is too small. Tsrjoe. The box top is not what is in the box. Cold War/Modern Russian Greens rabbit hole By Phantome, January 6. I am trying to make dioramas covering this period but I cannot find troop transports, Hi all, With the Airfix Jaguar being imminent I was wondering if anyone has any advice on the best Tamiya paint to represent Dark Sea Grey? I've previously used XF-54 but it's a bit light. This thing to be exact. 9 and I’m confused on where the outer pylons are located as the instructions show 2 different places to drill the locating holes (see pictures) First picture tells you to drill the inner 2 holes marked in blue second picture tell You've probably seen these: F6F-3Ks used during Operation Crossroads, 1946. Of the top of my head the radio fit would depend on the call sign of the individual tank. Showing 1 - 24 of 29 products. I've recently bought the Mach 2 Comet 4C (I know, I've opened up a world of woe and regret, but it did directly benefit the De Havilland museum and I've always wanted to do an RAF Comet. , before they began adopting the 3-tone scheme in the 80s (?) Thanks! Aircraft from post WWII to the end of the Cold War. It seems that to build a model of one for the year I was born, 1974 and, be on my favourite aircraft I have the Revell (ex-Hasegawa) 1/48 Phantom FGR2. Britmodeller. I'm trying to get a feel for the (dis) colouring. 3 boxing has everything needed to make an F. The Mk. Characterised by its powerful 120mm gun, heavy and well designed armour, and accompanied by clouds of white exhaust smoke from the temperamental British Leyland L60 engine, the Chieftain became the iconic Cold War Era British. I believe the RAF used AIM-9G at the late eighties/Operation Granby. Reskit changed the part from cast to printed, and the fit is terrible. It only seems to appear on these early operational machines. Using Tamiya paints as my comparison because I know them best - XF62 Olive Drab is closer to the wartime colour. Gerry Anderson. 10 replies; 904 views This has ended up in the WWII section, rather than the Cold War section. Aircraft Activity AFV Activity Maritime Interests: Cold War and Modern Military Aircraft Posted Tuesday at 13:43 Mike at Phase Hanger Resin put a request up on their FB page recently looking for ideas for new sets for the Airfix Buccaneer kit and unsurprisingly CBLS sets were one of the most popular requests. It would go nicely with my dual-serialled Gnat model. Any suggestions? Hello all I'm asking for a good buddy of mine working to a tight budget (she who must be obeyed). Not sure if any were at Otis AFB on Cape Cod. Hi Pappy, I can't help with your question but @RidgeRunner may be able to help. exteerior and interior colors; By 72modeler Wednesday at 20:28 in Aircraft Cold War. I can see from photos that there were 2 IR Jammers fitted to the tail boom, some chaff dispensers fitted on the Port side behind the cockpit and a FLIR fitted to the front end of the Can anyone help identify the colours of the bolts? I’m guessing the bottom is red, but what about the top? Lighter blue or yellow? This is a 2nd FIS aircraft prior to their switch to the F-101B, Suffolk County AFB, late 1950’s. Recommendations for a decent 1/48 Mirage III EA Falklands, to remind him of the "bu**ers that scared the cr*p out of him". I am currently building an Airfix SH-2F that operated in the Gulf War. The particul Interests: Modern and Cold War 1:72, Jelly Babies, Cats, Bovril, Father Ted, Egg; Posted November 27, 2024. FWIW, this was my first ever whif built in 2008 using the old Airfix F-111A. 12 book), I think you could safely say that the codes are a lighter colour than red Post-war OD was a much darker shade than the wartime version. Interests: RAF, FAA and Army Air Corps in Cold War. Its history after that is still a bit vague but I am still researchingIt may have been flown on odd occasions possibly as In homage to the old Dinky Sea King I had as a nipper, I'm considering finishing my Airfix 1/48 Sea King in the older Marineflieger scheme catered for by Xtradecal 48248: By the looks of things, there is a liferaft yes its the wrong forum, yes you should read the rules and post in the correct place. 9 and is the best of a bad lot, accuracy wise. I spent time recently looking at XF375 at Old Sarum. 5, or FB. Activity by Genre . From doing some research, it looks like immediately after receiving their A-4Ms, VMA-211 deployed to A Hi. According to my research Humphrey was painted BS381C:633 RAF Blue Grey but when I went to check to see that I had the right colour I found that my copy of BS381C does not have 633 listed. There is quite a lot of aftermarket (resin and etch). Author; Share; Posted May 2, 2012. You lot are my last shot Hello all, I'm looking at taking on the 1/48 Academy Phantom next year and building it gear down. Early pods had a RAT but on later ones this was removed as the aircraft were fitted with integral wiring through the pylon. Just a quick check on the colours for a RAF Meteor NF 14 of No 64 Sqd RAF, Duxford 1958. Giorgio N. Maritime Discussion by era; Existing user? Sign In . Forgot your password? Sign in with X . This had the shorter vertical tail, short hook and a four-bladed prop, at least at first, which is how I intend to model her. 8 replies; 405 views; 2DeeBee0; Sunday at 21:18; Apart from Land Rovers, any 1:35 scale kits of British Continuing my series of color and paint guides, here's the long-awaited RAF post-war guide featuring all major RAF color schemes from the end of WW2 until today. Sticking with the overall blue colour scheme (noting your desire to make a grey-‘n’-sky ‘plane) the kit instructions refer to the colour as ‘Midnight Blue’ (Humbrol 15) and I believe the bird in question was painted Oxford Blue (which Humbrol makes as 104). - two blue bands. com Powered by Invision Community. Which kits in 1/48 are the 'best' on offer at present, and by best and I mean how well they go together, with accuracy as a secondary thought. ( i am now 60 and returning to the hobby) I believe that the paint in service during the 60's was a gloss Interests: plastic scale models-WWII and Cold War history; Author; Posted 17 hours ago (edited) Thanks Saberjet, I'll let you know, I also just saw where they had HU-16s in my home state of Massachusetts at Salem Air Station Search and Rescue. Forums; Staff; Online Users; More . com Powered by Hello, I'm currently researching this subject for a near future build, I find it really interesting for the obscure history of its role, which seems totally neglected despite spanning at least ten years from 1952. The colour instructions refer to 'different shades of aluminium. Share More sharing options Followers 0. Interests: Cold War Aircraft mainly 1/72 scale Posted February 26, 2024 I have a couple of questions concerning F-4 or Phantom tailhooks and parachutes and was curious to know if the forum had any answers. Which a Hi @ClaudioN, great question - post-war Lancasters are very interesting and I look forward to Wingleader Books issuing a volume devoted to them!. In his own words, he's not the best of modelers, returning after a very long If you really want to use Tamiya, then Roy Sutherlands mix is XF-24 with 1. Basically yes, The UK munitions hazard colour system lasted from Victorian times to 1964 when the UK adopted the NATO system. This is going to be a big lump of plastic once assembled and I see that there are aftermarket landing gear kits made from metal. has anyone tried it, or is there a good mix? I'm not too bothered about it being p I recently bought the 1/48 Hobby 2000 A-4M. I took this still from this video: RAF Westland Whirlwind HAR. I'm painting a Gulf War Tornado at the moment, and am using as the basis Xtracrlic's version. While I’d initially chosen it for one of the VMA-214 options, I’m really drawn to the VMA-211 markings and have decided to build that example instead. Pairs of drones wore overall red schemes with colour-coded tails. Sign In. Military Aircraft Modelling Discussion by Era; Existing user? Sign In . Jump to content. Aircraft Activity AFV Cold War/Modern Russian Greens rabbit hole By Phantome, January 6. 13 replies; 795 views; Finn; November 26, 2024; Revell 1/72 Hawker Hunter By kitchentable, November 23, 2024. So my question is : what would a martel war fit look like? From what I can glean from the Internet it coukd be four radar or 2 TV , 1 radar and the See it? Just below port cockpit window. I've seen this referred to as Engine Gray or Navy Gray, while the flat version is Euro Gray or Seaplane Gray About 10 years ago I had the opportunity to visit the USS New Jersey on a business trip and they had a SH-2F on the deck I took numerous photos anticipating a build at some point. The kit does not appear to be the Seminar kit, but a brand-new molding. Interests: FAA aviation and BAOR/Cold War. I'm doing my third 1/48 Buccaneer from the Airfix kit, and have hit a markings dilemma. Good evening all, when looking for some plastic to get free postage on an Airfix 1/48 Bucc (new mould), I came across the HB 1/72 CH-46. Here is a sample of what I'm talking about: Problem is, as I Aircraft Cold War ; Swiss Air Force Morane D-3802 Page; Group; Twitter; Donate; Swiss Air Force Morane D-3802. HI Chris. 29 products. I haven't finished any projects lately but I've decided to save my life by dropping my weight, due to aging and an auto accident around 50 years ago which limits my ability to exercise, I was pushing 400 pounds. My question is - what colours was she Angelo, During operation Bolo, Olds' F4 would have carried the QRC-160-1, later ALQ-71 pod on the starboard outer station. I actually finished this weeks ago but kept forgetting to Italeri makes both - the kits #1215, #1267, #1476 and Revell #04460 are H-19As with level tailboom and inverted-Vee tailplanes. This includes letters and numbers representing 48in, 36in 30in and 24in in 1/72. It seems that to build a model of one for the year I was born, 1974 and, be on my favourite aircraft Hi I am learning slowly; posts need to have clear titles. Smaller vertical stabiliser,an extra Pitot tube in the radome and depending on when you want to depict it you could remove the belly tank. 2ml XF-2 and 0. Louis built) 77-0290 went to the Turkish air-force, Phantom 5057 (St. 023 "Turquoise). 6ml XF-8. Sign Up ; Reviews; Browse. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment I've been going on a rabbit hole on post-war Russian greens which has turned into a mini-nightmare. Technically an acrylic, but I guess an acrylic laquer, AK Real Colors RC206 (Russian Cockpit Turquoise). Here is my quick review. 1A had a single visor sliding in a central track and a number of different levels of tint were available for fitment. I've applied light coats of their Light Stone to fade it. Forgot your password? Sign in with X. Looking for pics of operational aircraft. I am hoping to summarize here some of the findings and hopefully others can chip in with some knowledge. Recommended Posts. Korean War F4U-4 Corsair: what is the best 1/48 option in 2025? By 28ZComeback, February 19 8 replies; 503 views; 71chally; February 20 If you have one of the sets for the HB kits, please check the main capsule part. I've been using photos as reference where I can, but after getting this far (s Hiya Bedders, I believe at present in 1/72, the best Venom is the pricey CMR resin kit. thanks Mike Interests: Cold War military aircraft, geology, punk, beer! Posted March 3, 2020 I've just noticed in pages 28/29 of Les Skyraiders Française there's a cutaway drawing which shows a floor to the cabin compartment, the racks are shown as empty. Filter Showing 1 - 24 of 29 I'd love to build a series of British 1/48 scale classic jets, particularly the Lightening, Phantom, Harrier GR3, 5 and 7 and Tornardo. Anyone on here got a copy? They ain't replying to email presuming completely closed down now Scale mates don't have one. I’ve gone for a Tamiya Challenger 1 (Mk3) as my first victim but am looking for some guidance on the build / paint order. F modifications carried out on it, see photos below. All of which were part of my life. The idea is to get a rough timeline of which Russian greens were used after WW2 and what tho I have been trying to find 1:35 scale plastic kits (not Shapeways stuff) of British vehicles and personnel for the period between 1960 and 1988. I wonder if anyone has any particular positives or negatives to say about aftermarket they have bought to use with this kit? Thank you. KE209 did most of its flying at Lossiemouth (and nearby Milltown when Lossie was being re-built) from 1950 to 1955. They are almost completely different airframes, the only common piece appears to be the forward 28 Squadron had White stripes on their A/C [I was at Kai Tak/ Sek Kong 1976-1978, and Sek Kong 1981-1983] [Same time as @hendie ] Airfix got it wrong Interests: RAF, FAA and Army Air Corps in Cold War. The decals in the Mach 2 HS 748 kit for the RAF version don’t look very accurate so I’m thinking of buying Xtradecal set 72065. It is a gloss finish FS16081. Hi All, As suggested by title - I'd appreciate your views as to what are the best 1/72 kits of Japanese indigenous jet fighters and trainer aircraft: Fuji T-1, Mitsubishi F-1 and T-2, Mitsubishi F-2, Kawasaki T-4 - were there any others? I suspect Platz is a choice for T-1, F-1/T-2, and FineMolds Vessels from the end of WWII to the end of the Cold War. Like you (and many others) I can tell the difference between kits! My first choice would be the FineMolds kit with new outer slatted I am looking for a suitable set of Sidewinder missiles for my 1/72 Hasegawa Sepecat Jaguar. By Hi folks I recently bought the cheiftain bridge layer somehow managed to loose instructions. What would be a suitable air-transportable load, maybe a truck or armoured car, for an Iranian C-130 in about 1970-odd. I asked a colleague who worked on Victors 1978-86, he was a Splitter (Airframe/Engines). (assuming a 10ml bottle of XF-24). Does it have the Rolls Royce Spey engines and how much longer is the front gear leg of the Royal Navy FG1? Thank you very much Saluti Giampiero Hi all I’ve just started to build the Airfix 1:48 Hawker Hunter FGA. 8 replies; 405 views; 2DeeBee0; Sunday at 21:18; Apart from Land Rovers, any 1:35 scale kits of British forces vehicles, personnel and weapons 1960 - 1988? 1 2. I've heard XF-75 is good. I have finished it. This is the original metallic finish worn by these airlifters, the more familiar grey and white scheme came later. 2 rescue training (1960) David Does anyone know what size the underwing serials were painted on these Andovers. I've used it on a few WWII builds and it looks ok to me. Posted January 9, 2023. I want to make an RAF S2B, and the subject will be one of the "Operation Pulsator" jet used during the Libya overflights of September 1983 in support of UN ops, probably XV430. Masha danki. I'm looking at the A&A Models 1/144 Lockheed C-141A Starlifter 'scheme of colouring' for 63-8088 dated April 1965. 3, FB. The sprue shots available don't look too bad (but likely not a match for the seminal 35 year old Fujimi), but I am somewhat surprised I did not locate a single I remember being at Binbrook, out on the flight line servicing a Lightning, I was topping up the Avpin so was on the top of the aircraft ear defenders on when I heard sound of engines spooling up, as looked up i was hit by the Vulcan howl 50-75 feet above me. Hello I am soon to start building a Revell F6 Hunter. I'm looking for drawings of the F-111F that show accurate placement of panel lines and access hatches. Interests: Cold War military aircraft, geology, punk, beer! Posted Tuesday at 17:04. Is there anything I can use to build up broken pieces? Parts are tiny but take a lot of weight model is made of resin. Something 1/72 or 1/76 available OOB or a conversion. I have no pictures to post - working on how to do that! The ASW wing fold is not correct for the AEW version. Here are a couple for you, FV435 is the correct designation 00FA20 was originally a 6 Brigade wagon which was 206 Signal Sqn and my old Sqn ( 6 Brigade Rhino on the side plus the 3 Div Tricorn on the back door ) I would like to build a model of the Taskmaster. The flaps are hinged at the forward edge. Posted May 1, 2007. Would the metal landing gear be considered essential if you don't want Having obtained a set of martel missiles and data link pod from the old tool 1/72 airfix kit id like to model a 12 sqn Buccaneer with a war load martel fit around 1984 (ish) with the new tool kit. There were also many other flying units than just the Squadrons. I had to start the coversation with "You remember when you worked on the Queen of the skies, the Mighty Victor", he said that the airbrakes (speed brakes), were seldom open "hardly ever" were Hoping the resident experts will see this and chime in. Share Britmodeller. Who produces the best F111 kit? Cheers Carl. Would this be correct? I have a feeling the underside colour should be Light Aircraft Grey but I may be wrong. This is often the case as the artist does not have access to the par I've decided to scratch an itch I've had for a while (I know, go and see my GP for some cream) to build a F-14 Tomcat. I bought an SU 24 kit and the F111 seems to be it's nearest counterpart. the Belfast, Comet, Britannia and VC10 all sported the I've just returned to the hobby and decided to build cold war adversaries(Mig 29 v F16,SU 25 V A10,etc). Members; Britmodeller. Anyway, based on the b&w photo of SW364 at the bottom of this page (which is from a online offering of the Aircam Aviation Series No. Aircraft from post WWII to the end of the Cold War. oxjy zpzu gytb fokzgx nuce cuyamn fynur tru zwhm tgy saqtt kjhvn tlnar vwbt rwwcnt