F-22 cRaptor

[Matt_S]

More can be found here:

http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/plane...nes/q0132.shtml



Matt B)  

[jcf]

From the Lockheed 'Code One' magazine, October 1998, F-22 Design Evolution Part II.


Jon

[B777LR]

So, anybody care to send an invite?

http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=155140

[nev]

Very impressive - I particularly like the "60th Anniversary", nice touch b)

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Here is a link to his thread on PLAMO where there are many more work in progress images and comments:YF-22 to F-22A...the nightmare begins.

[GTX]

Hi folks,

Has anyone got the new Academy 1/48 F-22A kit?  This one:



If so, could you please tell me exactly what colour the tinted canopy is and more so, how closely it matches the real bird.

Canopy I'm talking about:

(Source)

Real bird:





Regards,

Greg

[Aircav]

I was going to get one but I've since found out it's going to be £45 in the UK. 

[sotoolslinger]

Well I see two problems with asking about the "color" of the canopy, 1. I see 2 completely different colors in those shots of the real plane, yellowish orange and  green and B. it's really hard to see what the real color of a tinted, transparent surface is(or for that matter a translucent surface) Also you can change the color ,easily , with tinted Future

[John Howling Mouse]

They provide two canopy sprues: one is clear, the other has a sort of amber tint in the clear.  Depending on how one paints the interior of the cockpit, it will probably make for a realistic representation of the actual aircraft.

[Daryl J.]

You going to model it with a firefighter cutting through the canopy with a chainsaw? 

[Jeffry Fontaine]

You going to model it with a firefighter cutting through the canopy with a chainsaw? 

Even better would be to build it as a QF-22 TARGET Drone :^)

[GTX]

You going to model it with a firefighter cutting through the canopy with a chainsaw? 

Even better would be to build it as a QF-22 TARGET Drone :^)

Well, that's one way to avoid the whole canopy question - did one a while back in pixels:



Regards,

Greg

[ChernayaAkula]

I could be wrong, but weren't there two types of canopies on the real aircraft? Some with a dark tint and some with a golden tint?

[Daryl J.]

Coming soon to an air show near you, The Golden Tints.   The US Air Force new replacement for the well known Thunderbirds now has performances sure to amaze.  Matching their sparkling performance is the tint of their golden canopies.    Saving significant monies, the team of 6 aircraft also sets to amaze with two remotely piloted QF-22 unmanned  Raptors piloted by Jimmy "Zits" Zimmer and John "The Joystick" Coates, the teenage neighbors who are masters of the trade having already amassed thousands of hours of piloting various machines.   "It was easy and natural making the transition from computer game to real aircraft." Jimmy said while texting John next door.  "The fact that these are the newest and most expensive fighter aircraft in the inventory was a little intimidating at first, but I completely understand the risks.  I dropped and broke my iPhone when it was new so I already have some experience in that arena."  The Golden Tints youngest members are sure to be a great addition to the team.

Sure to please, the Golden Tints begin practice in late March for their new upcoming season.

[noxioux]

I could be wrong, but weren't there two types of canopies on the real aircraft? Some with a dark tint and some with a golden tint?

Supposedly (I am certainly no expert), the gold tinted canopies have been treated as a stealth measure to further reduce radar/em cross signature.

But since realism is for the weak-minded, we don't really need to know that.  The tinted canopy is snazzy, and therefore, it should be used.

Of course, building this thing as a target drone, smashed flat in a field somewhere, riddled with bullet holes would be a real proper way to depict this subject, IMHO.

And if the kit really does cost 45 pounds, then the end truly is upon us, my fellows.