Re: Spinners' Strike Fighters Thread

Geoff · December 26, 2023, 07:10:17 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on December 26, 2023, 06:19:26 AMAnyone know what the blast radius of the Genie would be ? Something about this discussion has got me especially intrigued.

300m or 980 ft

PR19_Kit · December 26, 2023, 11:15:57 AM

Quite a big BANG then....................

NARSES2 · December 27, 2023, 06:07:49 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 26, 2023, 11:15:57 AMQuite a big BANG then....................

Yea, but I thought it would be bigger

Thank you gents

Old Wombat · December 27, 2023, 06:12:01 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on December 27, 2023, 06:07:49 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 26, 2023, 11:15:57 AMQuite a big BANG then....................

Yea, but I thought it would be bigger

Thank you gents

Me, too. I expected it to be in the vicinity of a couple of kilometres/miles. Of course the EMP effect would cover a wider area.

SPINNERS · December 27, 2023, 11:05:37 AM

Lockheed F-104H Starfighter - 186th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Aerospace Defense Command, USAF, 1969

The 186th FIS are one of my 'go to' ADC squadrons but there are so many to choose from! At some point in the New Year I'm definitely going to do an ADC F-105 Thunderchief, probably sticking with the single-seater

scooter · December 27, 2023, 11:26:26 AM

Quote from: SPINNERS on December 27, 2023, 11:05:37 AMLockheed F-104H Starfighter - 186th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Aerospace Defense Command, 1969

The 186th FIS are one of my 'go to' ADC squadrons but there are so many to choose from! At some point in the New Year I'm definitely going to do an ADC F-105 Thunderchief, probably sticking with the single-seater

5th FIS and their 106s would have fun with them for dissimilar air combat.

And would a 108th TFW (141 TFS) Thud be in the offering?

SPINNERS · December 28, 2023, 10:05:54 AM

Lockheed F-104H Starfighter - 178th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Aerospace Defense Command, USAF, 1972

My final ADC Starfighter for now and whilst looking at F-101 schemes I saw the Matchbox artwork for their F-101F, a kit I had but I can't remember building it although I still have the decal sheet including the 'Happy Hooligans' fin band.

Geoff · December 28, 2023, 01:18:28 PM

I love the ADC Starfighters.

I am thinking of using an F-104S as an upgraded, need to look in the decal collection version.

SPINNERS · December 29, 2023, 09:27:07 AM

I couldn't resist doing one more! Texas FTW!

Dizzyfugu · December 30, 2023, 01:20:43 AM

The ANG Starfighters are pretty.

SPINNERS · December 31, 2023, 06:53:01 AM

North American A-5D Vigilante - No.6 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, 1974

A short photoset to finish the year. This one dates from 2009 and the camo is a bit dodgy in colour and it's also totally symmetrical when viewed on plan! The 3D model (by 'Julhelm' - a member of this site btw) is of the RA-5C but I've removed the ventral 'canoe' which somehow enhances the hump-back look.

See you in 2024!

PR19_Kit · December 31, 2023, 08:13:26 AM

Oh YESSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssssssssss, what's not to like about a camo'd Vigi?

chrisonord · December 31, 2023, 11:52:47 AM

That looks really good, what missiles are they, as they must be big.

scooter · December 31, 2023, 12:46:37 PM

Quote from: chrisonord on December 31, 2023, 11:52:47 AMThat looks really good, what missiles are they, as they must be big.

Martels, I think. They don't have the Sea Eagle's turbojet intake.

SPINNERS · December 31, 2023, 01:06:02 PM

Kormorans.