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WHIF's found in Magazines/books

Started by Spey_Phantom, February 27, 2012, 10:32:23 AM

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PR19_Kit

I think I read in one my umpteen Falklands books that they repaired AAA damaged Harriers with duct tape aboard ship.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

scooter

Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 26, 2017, 07:17:44 AM
I think I read in one my umpteen Falklands books that they repaired AAA damaged Harriers with duct tape aboard ship.

600 mph tape is a common "quick fix" before patching.  I know there was a C-5 hit on final to BIAP that took SAM/AAA damage to a nacelle (IIRC) and was patched with 600mph tape.

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PR19_Kit

Quote from: scooter on March 26, 2017, 07:27:29 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 26, 2017, 07:17:44 AM
I think I read in one my umpteen Falklands books that they repaired AAA damaged Harriers with duct tape aboard ship.

600 mph tape is a common "quick fix" before patching.  I know there was a C-5 hit on final to BIAP that took SAM/AAA damage to a nacelle (IIRC) and was patched with 600mph tape.



I'm impressed that he's rubbing it down well with that small rod. I bet he's a demon modeller too.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Dizzyfugu

Rather looks like aluminum tape to me?  :o

zenrat

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on March 27, 2017, 01:09:45 AM
Rather looks like aluminum tape to me?  :o

It's prolly got a Lockheed part number and a 4 figure price tag...
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

jcf

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on March 27, 2017, 01:09:45 AM
Rather looks like aluminum tape to me?  :o

It is, "600 mph tape" is a joking reference, speed tape is the more usual name.

jcf

Quote from: zenrat on March 27, 2017, 02:17:29 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on March 27, 2017, 01:09:45 AM
Rather looks like aluminum tape to me?  :o

It's prolly got a Lockheed part number and a 4 figure price tag...

~$30.00 - 40.00+USD per roll depending on manufacturer, distributor source and per roll or per case pricing.
I might even still have a bit from my heli days.



NARSES2

Quote from: joncarrfarrelly on March 27, 2017, 08:28:46 AM


~$30.00 - 40.00+USD per roll depending on manufacturer

4 figures, Dizzy was right  :angel:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Tophe

My son got as present a Walt Disney comic booklet, including a nice & weird little plane:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

NARSES2

That's quite nice Tophe and very buildable
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Tophe

Thanks!
I have checked other Disney comics of my son, and found these:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

NARSES2

The top one is very Disney, you can almost "see" the face.

The bottom one, along with your origional one, however are what I would consider to be very French or Belgian comic book in their style.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

The bottom one must be the world's only biz-glider, it seems to have no engines......  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

The bottom one could be built in 1/144 using a 1/24 modern jet drop tank.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Tophe

Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 16, 2017, 03:34:52 AM
The bottom one must be the world's only biz-glider, it seems to have no engines......  :o
On the page just after there is a front view, slightly from above: there are 2 little jets under the fin (like DC-9, or biz-jet Mystère-20/DH-125 etc.). Here they are hidden by the wing. Do you want me to scan the front view?
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]