COIN FA8F-1 Fossa

[Librarian]

I do like the UH scheme. I'm trying very hard to adopt multi-shade camo but I find my psyche justs reacts badly . Years ago I put together a 1/48 Invader using the Albatros sheet and resin nose, a really freaky African scheme. A bit like that UH.

This is the one. Not my model but almost identical:

[nighthunter]

Okay, finally got it done for you, one of those camo schemes was HARD!

[Librarian]

WOW!! : I like the French one best. After all that hard work of yours I feel guilty going with a simple scheme but I do like the Marines Green, so I think I'll go with it. I've spent most of today putting together an interesting arnament load-out. Even though I'm what-iffing I suddenly realised that I don't have to stick to US armament. I have a huge soft spot for Soviet/Russian air to surface rockets etc and their launch tube so.....

[pyro-manic]

Looking really good so far! I do like these muscular prop-driven attack types.

My camera drives me nuts . Everything seems to come out bent, elongated etc. On the B-25 the 20mm seems to banana upwards in the photos. Update later .

About this, try zooming in a bit and stand further away. Lens distortion might clear up a bit at a slightly longer focal length (this is dependent on the camera's lens design though). Also, try using a couple of table lamps to light it - you'll get faster shutter speeds and more depth of field which will help a bit.

[rickshaw]

I do like the UH scheme. I'm trying very hard to adopt multi-shade camo but I find my psyche justs reacts badly . Years ago I put together a 1/48 Invader using the Albatros sheet and resin nose, a really freaky African scheme. A bit like that UH.

This is the one. Not my model but almost identical:

Nice.  Biafrian?

[Librarian]

Yes. Flown by a crazy Pole or Czech ex-RAF pilot. Wrote a really good book about his experiences that really inspired me. Gave the book to a friend to read, never got it back and now I can't replace it as they sell for silly money seconhand .

[nighthunter]

WOW!! : I like the French one best. After all that hard work of yours I feel guilty going with a simple scheme but I do like the Marines Green, so I think I'll go with it. I've spent most of today putting together an interesting arnament load-out. Even though I'm what-iffing I suddenly realised that I don't have to stick to US armament. I have a huge soft spot for Soviet/Russian air to surface rockets etc and their launch tube so.....

Hmm, It's not like the Israeli or Afrikaners couldn't use "Captured" Soviet equipment. No matter what you decide to paint it, it'll look great!

[Librarian]

'nuther can't be bothered to sleep nights so managed to finish her:







Nice load of unguided rockets, twin minigun pods and parachute retarded cluster bombs (inner pylons)...too much?

Easy enough to do and I might make another. I did like that French scheme a lot.


Next...hmmm...guess where I'm going with this :

[Old Wombat]

My guess: COIN Tigercat ca. early/mid-70's.

Unless you're going with a 2-fer, with a jet powered Tigercat & a twin-prop '105.



Guy

PS: Oops! Love the FA-8F-1, looks on the money as a potential real development! But torpedoes? For taking out sampans or barges, I guess?

[Librarian]

Thought the photos a bit drab so I tried a more realistic dappled sunlight affair :



No torpedoes, supposed to be retarded cluster bombs.

[Old Wombat]

OK!

Looked like torpedoes to me but, then, I'm an idiot!



Guy

[nighthunter]

Well, without a doubt, it looks great!

I would have had the cannon's inboard on both wings, leaving the Cluster bombs where they are.

[Ed S]

Looks good.  It does have a resemblance to a single seat T-28.

Ed

[Librarian]

It does, doesn't it. I really like the way it came out. I was considering calling it the Super-Trojan but sounded too much like a prop from "Boogie Nights" .

[NARSES2]

Come out very well sir