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Royal New Zealand Air Force AMX-K

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comrade harps

#15
May 17, 2024, 02:41:03 AM
Impressive  :thumbsup:  :wub:
Whatever.

Nick

#16
May 17, 2024, 10:12:57 AM
I am impressed. That looks so right in RNZAF colours and it would have been a good fit for their needs too.

I have 2 Italeri kits in the stash and the Warrior Model kit half started.

Captain Canada

#18
May 17, 2024, 11:39:49 AM
Very nice. Tough looking little bird in that scheme and armed to the hilt !
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Wardukw

#19
May 19, 2024, 01:31:41 PM
We were at one point a while ago doing a deal with the US of A land for a very nice pile of F-16s ..the US were giving us a great deal here with tons of spare parts and training.
Then the government changed and the female in charge slammed the door on the deal and the really annoyed the blokes in the states .
Strangely a 1.2 billion dollar meat deal which was being organized with the US got canceled by the US ..funny that  :rolleyes:   ;D

Now imagine F-16s painted this 😍 😳
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Rick Lowe

#20
May 19, 2024, 10:40:55 PM Last Edit: May 20, 2024, 10:18:48 PM by Rick Lowe
She was never a fan of the Strike Wing... was among those out on the streets protesting when the Skyhawks were first bought, and when she got the top job she axed the whole Wing.
Cos no-one's going to attack a small country out in the middle of nowhere, right? :rolleyes:

Sorry Chris - Rant Mode is self-starting on some subjects...  ;)

Weaver

#21
May 20, 2024, 01:17:47 AM
That looks great and makes total sense. :thumbsup:  Totally agree with the choice of the three-colour scheme: it makes everything look good.

The main reasons the AMX didn't sell were:

1. It had an "old" engine in order to save money,
2. It was more expensive than armed trainers, which met many small air forces' attack requirements, but it didn't have credible air-to-air capability like an upgraded F-5E or MiG-21.

Ironically the Jaguar, which is, in effect, a mildly supersonic AMX, did quite well export-wise: never underestimate the irrational sexyness of supersonics... :rolleyes:

Speaking of the Jaguar, I always like the idea of NZ snapping up the second batch of Jags ordered by Nigeria but undelivered for years due to a dispute about support contracts. It could be linked to them buying Hawks instead of MB-339s, thus giving them an all-Adour-powered fleet.
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Glenn Gilbertson

#22
May 20, 2024, 03:44:38 PM
Looks really neat & convincing! :thumbsup:

Rick Lowe

#23
May 20, 2024, 10:21:21 PM
Quote from: Weaver on May 20, 2024, 01:17:47 AMSpeaking of the Jaguar, I always like the idea of NZ snapping up the second batch of Jags ordered by Nigeria but undelivered for years due to a dispute about support contracts. It could be linked to them buying Hawks instead of MB-339s, thus giving them an all-Adour-powered fleet.

Not a silly thought - I've liked the Hawk for a while.  Especially the single-seater. :thumbsup:

Now Stoppit!! I have enough potential projects as it is, thank you!  ;)

Weaver

#24
May 21, 2024, 09:39:29 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on May 20, 2024, 10:21:21 PM
Quote from: Weaver on May 20, 2024, 01:17:47 AMSpeaking of the Jaguar, I always like the idea of NZ snapping up the second batch of Jags ordered by Nigeria but undelivered for years due to a dispute about support contracts. It could be linked to them buying Hawks instead of MB-339s, thus giving them an all-Adour-powered fleet.

Not a silly thought - I've liked the Hawk for a while.  Especially the single-seater. :thumbsup:

Now Stoppit!! I have enough potential projects as it is, thank you!  ;)

Probably shouldn't remind you about this thread then:

https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=40414.msg726121#msg726121

Oops... :angel:
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Rick Lowe

#25
May 21, 2024, 10:13:55 PM Last Edit: May 21, 2024, 10:18:13 PM by Rick Lowe
Quote from: Weaver on May 21, 2024, 09:39:29 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on May 20, 2024, 10:21:21 PM
Quote from: Weaver on May 20, 2024, 01:17:47 AMSpeaking of the Jaguar, I always like the idea of NZ snapping up the second batch of Jags ordered by Nigeria but undelivered for years due to a dispute about support contracts. It could be linked to them buying Hawks instead of MB-339s, thus giving them an all-Adour-powered fleet.

Not a silly thought - I've liked the Hawk for a while.  Especially the single-seater. :thumbsup:

Now Stoppit!! I have enough potential projects as it is, thank you!  ;)

Probably shouldn't remind you about this thread then:

https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=40414.msg726121#msg726121

Oops... :angel:

Oo, I hadn't seen that one... And no, you probably shouldn't. Bad Weaver, no Biscuit! (Wagging Finger Emoticon)

Actually, yes I had, back in the day... old age memory...
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