Lockheed/BAE Systems Raptor F.1

Slerski · September 22, 2010, 01:34:18 PM

Title says all

UK, long-time ally of USA, became the first export customer of the brand-new (completly useless and very very expensive) dominance fighter. Several planes (more precisely 16) were bought and built by BAE.

More backstory after model completion and pics will come very soon.

Fulcrum · September 22, 2010, 05:27:46 PM

Interesting, the RAF, in my opinion, deserves the F-22 despite the cost & useability.

Taiidantomcat · September 22, 2010, 10:11:05 PM

Quote from: Slerski on September 22, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
(completly useless and very very expensive)

I am surprised the MOD didn't buy 600 then

Just a joke folks! Can't wait to see this Slerski

trekaddict · September 23, 2010, 12:11:47 AM

Quote from: Taiidantomcat on September 22, 2010, 10:11:05 PM
Quote from: Slerski on September 22, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
(completly useless and very very expensive)

I am surprised the MOD didn't buy 600 then Just a joke folks! Can't wait to see this Slerski

You do realize that since Britain rose from the azure main the biggest enemy of the British Armed forces were never people like Bonaparte or the Germans but rather HM Treasury?

Slerski · September 23, 2010, 12:04:42 PM

So... I need you're help.

I have several options for the decoration.

1/ Raptor F.1, 56(R) Sqn, RAF Coningsby
2/ Raptor F.1, 5 Sqn, RAF Coningsby
3/ Raptor F.1, 111 Sqn, RAF Leuchars
4/ Raptor FGR.1, 617 Sqn, RAF Lossiemouth (with GBUUUUUU !!!)

Taiidantomcat · September 23, 2010, 12:46:29 PM

Im a treble one fanatic so thats my vote

Shasper · September 23, 2010, 01:41:47 PM

What about No. 56 Sqn (the Firebirds) ?

ChernayaAkula · September 23, 2010, 03:16:43 PM

Dambusters!

anthonyp · September 23, 2010, 07:00:34 PM

If my company is involved, expect a 25% markup, and something like the ejector seat being installed wrong.

trekaddict · September 24, 2010, 12:58:54 AM

Dambusters! Dambusters!

Seriously, if I can ever find the time and patience to do a proper Vulcan model, it'll have to be No.617 Squadron.

lancer · September 24, 2010, 10:27:56 AM

Can't find myself being able to suggest a squadron to have that thing foisted on them.....

Slerski · September 24, 2010, 11:21:02 AM

Quote from: Falcon on September 24, 2010, 11:09:09 AM
Quote from: Shasper on September 23, 2010, 01:41:47 PM
What about No. 56 Sqn (the Firebirds) ?

Everybody seems to do 56 Squadron 'Firebirds'.

It kinda gets a bit tedious seeing the various ''What If's'' at model shows in 56 sqn markings. The same goes for 617, 41 and 111 RAF squadrons and 892 RN (FAA) squadrons.

It is much nicer to see some of the other squadrons markings used for a change.

So I have... 3 Sqn, 5 Sqn, 11 Sqn, 17 Sqn, 23 Sqn, 25 Sqn, 29 Sqn, 43 Sqn... And some others

But I listed only fighter squadron (which used the Tornado F3 for example) (Yes I know... Dambusters is not a fighter squadron, it's a fighter-bomber squadron

)

lancer · September 25, 2010, 07:53:51 AM

I now have an idea for at least one of the Zvezda T50's when they're finally released. Not a difficult one to guess is it?

Slerski · December 13, 2011, 10:47:12 AM

Exhuming this thread with two teaser pictures...

upnorth · December 17, 2011, 05:36:09 AM

Great idea!

I have some spare 1/72 43 Sqn. low vis Phantom decals I could spare for you if you're interested.

They're part of a Modeldecal sheet I bought for some 64 Sqn. markings and I have no intent to use the 43 stuff.