USN TSR-2

[MartG]

 

[Eddie M.]

Actually, those guys are some serious mall power walkers and have to be ready to do laps at any given opportunity.  
   Eddie

[Eddie M.]

A little progress in solving the landing gear mod. Plus the exhaust looks cool when held under a lamp.  B)
  Eddie

[John Howling Mouse]

Oh my Gort, I been HYPNO-tized!!!

[Captain Canada]

Cool !

CF-18 legs it is !

 

[Eddie M.]

Gear is on and it might just work out.    Now if I could just find some more 1/72 missiles.....
     Eddie

[Scooterman]

Gear is on and it might just work out.    Now if I could just find some more 1/72 missiles

Whatcha looking for Eddie?  Gots tons o' 1/72 modern blow up/shoot down stuff.

[Eddie M.]

Gear is on and it might just work out.     Now if I could just find some more 1/72 missiles

Whatcha looking for Eddie?  Gots tons o' 1/72 modern blow up/shoot down stuff.

I was hoping to put together a two Sidewinders, 2 Sparrows and two Phoenix. I think i can get all of that to fit. I have the Sparrows, and maybe the sidewinders, but no Phoenix. I'll have to make custom pylons and rails.. B)
    Eddie

[Eddie M.]

Because of a very generous gift from Jeffry Fontaine (4 Phoenix missiles), I can make this a truly BVR inteceptor. I'm going to Austin tonight to listen to some very loud rock n roll and while I'm there, I hope to find that perfect shade of .........wait for it..........gray  The decal I have are the more modern design that I think will work best with a lite grey. Next is making pylons for the load out.
   Eddie  

[Graham]

Eddie

Just  a thought but as this is a carrier version would it still have the double bogies? My understanding is that they were for rough/unprepared runways, which presumebly carriers  don't have.

Graham

[elmayerle]

Just  a thought but as this is a carrier version would it still have the double bogies? My understanding is that they were for rough/unprepared runways, which presumebly carriers  don't have.

True, but they will allow for land operation from semi-prepared strips if necessary and they do spread out the load on the deck from the aircraft's weight.  Besides, a carrier landing imposes equally high loadings on the gear.

[Eddie M.]

Eddie

Just  a thought but as this is a carrier version would it still have the double bogies? My understanding is that they were for rough/unprepared runways, which presumebly carriers  don't have.

Graham

That a good observation. I went with what I know about carrier flt ops from my experiences. I figure that this aircraft would have a fast approach (like the Viggie), which makes for a hard landing. I used the Hornet elements because of it's nature upon touch down to unload and push the aft end up before coming to a stop with the arresting gear. Watch a Hornet carrier landing and you'll see what I'm talking about. :)I think the real reason I did it was I thought it looks cool. B)  Plus, I want to keep this a much of a T(omcat)SR-2 as possible.    I found the color and the lucky one is.........Testors, dark aircraft gray.
  Eddie

[Eddie M.]

The primer is on to bring out any glaring imperfections. I used the corneres of some plastic baggies to shield the gear from overspray.
   Eddie

[Eddie M.]

Today I did a test fit of the weapons I want to use and it all seems to fit well. ^_^
   Eddie

[Ollie]

Coming up awesomely Eddie!