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Started by Madoc, August 15, 2014, 01:07:54 PM

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Madoc

August 15, 2014, 01:07:54 PM
Now this is something which would turn some heads at a contest!

A fully loaded USAF Thunderbirds F-16

Especially as it actually happened!

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-one-usaf-thunderbird-demo-plane-that-suited-up-for-1621225937
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PR19_Kit

#1
August 15, 2014, 03:07:32 PM
They should have painted up the bombs and missiles in a T'bird scheme too.  ;D
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Martin H

#2
August 16, 2014, 03:53:58 AM
this would be a good one to build for our resident F-16 specialist. Chris Payne.
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Thorvic

#3
August 16, 2014, 05:30:23 AM
Quote from: Martin H on August 16, 2014, 03:53:58 AM
this would be a good one to build for our resident F-16 specialist. Chris Payne.

Might have sent him the link last night ;)
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TsrJoe

#4
August 16, 2014, 11:26:00 AM
very cool, itd sit nice with a Red Arrows Hawk fitted up with winders and gun pod too :)

hmm, i wonder if any other teams have weapons capable mounts ? (the 'Midnight Hawks' use standard Hawk's so i guess they'd count ?)

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TallEng

#5
August 16, 2014, 11:50:04 AM
Apparently one of the Thunderbirds 'Signature' maneuvers is the 'Bomb burst'
According to wiki :drink: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Thunderbirds
Scroll down to demonstration routine.
Makes one think.... Whatif? :rolleyes:

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crudebuteffective

#6
August 16, 2014, 02:36:59 PM
Remember, if the reality police ask you haven't seen us in ages!
When does "old enough to know better" kick in?

philp

#7
August 16, 2014, 05:41:31 PM
That would be a fun build to put in a contest and see if someone tries to move it to the Hypothetical category.
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zenrat

#8
August 16, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
I was expecting to see International Rescue loaded for bear...
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Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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NARSES2

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August 17, 2014, 07:35:25 AM
Quote from: zenrat on August 16, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
I was expecting to see International Rescue loaded for bear...


Glad I wasn't the only one  :rolleyes:
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Captain Canada

#10
August 30, 2014, 04:21:39 PM
Now that's cool ! And kudos to the maintenence crews for having her ready in time. The RA Hawk looks awesome as well.

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#11
August 30, 2014, 05:37:56 PM
Quote from: TsrJoe on August 16, 2014, 11:26:00 AM
very cool, itd sit nice with a Red Arrows Hawk fitted up with winders and gun pod too :)

hmm, i wonder if any other teams have weapons capable mounts ? (the 'Midnight Hawks' use standard Hawk's so i guess they'd count ?)

:thumbsup:

I think the JASDF Blue Impulse T-4s are capable of mounting hardpoints, but I'm *not* 100% sure.
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November 06, 2014, 12:38:24 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 17, 2014, 07:35:25 AM
Quote from: zenrat on August 16, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
I was expecting to see International Rescue loaded for bear...


Glad I wasn't the only one  :rolleyes:

Nope, me too!

Also, the actual Thunderbird in question reminds me of the godawful 'Wingman' Novels. *shudder*
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PR19_Kit

#13
November 06, 2014, 12:41:59 PM
Quote from: crudebuteffective on August 16, 2014, 02:36:59 PM


Hmn, I wonder if the port 'winder trails red exhaust  smoke and the starboard one blue?  ;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
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sandiego89

#14
November 07, 2014, 06:31:28 AM
I would prefer the Blue Angels F-4 diamond with a full load of napalm, that would make a great pyro demo.

The Hawk does look good with the gun and 'winders.   
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