Belgian Air Force F 29

Patrick H · April 15, 2008, 03:27:15 PM

And here it is lady's and gentlemen, my first whiff in 2 years. And it feels good to be back.

Late 1990's, the Belgium Air Force is looking to replace its aging Saab Viggens (http://highandlow.topcities.com/scale%20models/BAF_Viggen.htm). However, Eurofighter and F 22 as well as the JSF are still in the prototype stage. Saab has it's new Grippen almost ready so that would be an option. Then comes Grumman with a revolutionary design. Developed out of the 1980's test aircraft is their all new F 29 forward swept wing fighter. Equipped with the newest avionics this aircraft is ready for the 21st century. A first order of 50 aircraft is placed, soon followed by a second batch of 25. By 2005; all Belgian Squadrons are equipped with this new advanced fighter.

Seen here is the FA 66 from 31 Sqn "Tigers" based at Kleine Brogel air base.(EBBL)

Hope you like it

Sisko · April 15, 2008, 04:21:31 PM

It seems like a while since you have posted here.

Looks great nice work!!!!

The Rat · April 15, 2008, 04:33:10 PM

What a comeback! You've found your old groove alright.

Shasper · April 15, 2008, 04:44:40 PM

I think Grumman would Approve

(FYI, the X-29 was an mid-'80s machine)

Shas, who now needs to get back to work on his Russian X-29ski

BlackOps · April 15, 2008, 06:10:43 PM

Looks great Patrick!

sotoolslinger · April 15, 2008, 06:52:28 PM

As a boot I'm not qualified to "welcome you back" but I do know what it's like to have lulls. The build is very slick.

I

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John Howling Mouse · April 15, 2008, 08:12:21 PM

Me likey. I don't think I've seen missiles in paint matching the airframe. I think it looks very posh/modern.
Glad to see you back in the styrene saddle....erm....as it was.

Radish · April 16, 2008, 12:07:44 AM

Very nice indeed!!

Spey_Phantom · April 16, 2008, 12:59:59 AM

welcome back my belgian friend.
that F-29 looks fantastic in Belgian markings, nice work

Ian the Kiwi Herder · April 16, 2008, 01:33:53 AM

Hey Patrick, so good to have you back - and what a comeback !

Ian

NARSES2 · April 16, 2008, 02:43:14 AM

Now thats a really good comeback

Patrick H · April 16, 2008, 04:41:42 AM

Thanks for the welcome and the compliments guys. This was a fun quick build and I plan on doing more

Shasper, thanks for the correction, Changed the date to what it should ahve been in the first place.

JHM; well, you know we Belgians always like to do things a bit diffrent.

nev · April 16, 2008, 06:30:36 AM

Great return!

bacofoil · April 16, 2008, 11:50:13 AM

Looks like the licence built version of the Tempest that the RAF bought.

lancer · April 16, 2008, 01:30:37 PM

Well, that's one way to make a come back...nice one Patrick and welcome back.