What to do with an EF-111

MilitaryAircraft101 · September 19, 2011, 12:03:26 AM

Now, I know you guys love swing wings

I have the 72nd Revell EF-111A Raven kit, but the grey on grey scheme is boring... I was thinking mabye a RAAF Raven, though another idea is a kitbash. Is there any aircraft that'd take your fancy as a swing-wing? I have no kits to draft it on to

But I'm sure there could be some negotiations done

So any ideas welcomed, and I'm open to everything

If anyone has a spare fuselage (or two) lying around, (any jet aircraft), just post below, I'm open for discussion.

Maverick · September 19, 2011, 12:29:30 AM

I've done a bunch of F-111 profiles including Sparks. Check my photobucket page if you're interested.

Regards,

Mav

MilitaryAircraft101 · September 19, 2011, 05:39:35 AM

Cool thanks Mav

anthonyp · September 20, 2011, 04:50:13 PM

If you want to, try scratching up a nose to the F-111B, and make it a Sea Raven.

rickshaw · September 20, 2011, 08:12:26 PM

I hope you're aware that a "Sea Raven" is a species of bottom dwelling fish...

Perhaps "Cormorant" would be a better name as they were once known as "Sea Ravens" in sailors' lore?

anthonyp · September 20, 2011, 08:48:25 PM

Quote from: rickshaw on September 20, 2011, 08:12:26 PM
I hope you're aware that a "Sea Raven" is a species of bottom dwelling fish...

Perhaps "Cormorant" would be a better name as they were once known as "Sea Ravens" in sailors' lore?

Well, "Sea Raven" is a direct play on the "Raven" name for the EF-111A Ravem. The name I have for my actual EF-111B (which I built off the ancient Revell TFX F-111B and a Revell EF-111A) is the "EF-111B" Thrush, which I'm sticking with. No pics, but the model is staring at me (as well as my 80's COD version of the Rotodyne, on my quick build platform).

dragon · September 20, 2011, 09:49:47 PM

Decal it and paint it differently, such that it looks MiG-27ish....Aggressor Aircraft for TOP GUN/RED FLAG/STRIKE.

Israeli camouflage

Funky Japanese Self-Defense Air Force scheme?

Alaska F-16 ANG Aggressor scheme?

McColm · September 28, 2011, 09:24:11 AM

A four seater could be possible, something on the lines of NASA or even a forward-swing-wing.
I think I've seen some footage somewhere on Youtube that shows two sets of swing wings (one forward and one rearward) they meet in the middle to form one large centre wing for landing and take off.Either Mig or Su idea.

MilitaryAircraft101 · September 28, 2011, 03:53:16 PM

Nah,'I'm going to use this old gal for the "Time Warp Themed Build" which is in the Themed Builds secco on the contests & GBs part. She'll be Sea grey/sea green over white... As if she flew with RAF Coastal Command in WW2. Should be fun!!