Navalised F-19?

Leading Observer · November 24, 2011, 11:50:20 PM

Having just acquired the Italeri 1/72 F-19 via Evilbay, I immediately thought of making it as a Navy aircraft - this would explain why it was never seen, delivered straight from the factory to the carrier and hidden away below deck. Any thoughts?

Stargazer · November 25, 2011, 12:18:35 AM

All I can say is I'm really looking forward to this one!!

Hobbes · November 25, 2011, 12:21:49 AM

Good idea. You can add a tailhook (in a stealthy fairing), maybe strengthen the landing gear a bit. As for the paint scheme, you could use the dark gray (with black leading edges) seen on the B-2.

Mossie · November 25, 2011, 04:49:40 AM

I like this idea. Precursor to the F/A-37 Talon & EDI UCAV from Stealth? Might be worth looking there for paint ideas.

ChrisF · November 28, 2011, 12:06:50 PM

Looking forward to seein how it turns out

LemonJello · November 28, 2011, 04:34:14 PM

Even better: a navalized F-19 in USMC markings...just a thought...

I will be following this one with interest as well.

messmeister · November 28, 2011, 04:51:16 PM

Sounds good to me.

sandiego89 · November 28, 2011, 05:09:56 PM

Go for it! Might I suggest more wing? Looks like it would be short on lift for low speed carrier approaches. Would look great navalized.