SEPECAT Cheetah (like a Jaguar, only faster)

[Dizzyfugu]

Cheetah 2.0 is on the bench! Progress is fast, and I found out that the plan for this conversion must have been on the list for while because I found four(!) Heller Jaguars in the stash, each actually bought for this conversion... Well, enough fodder for a maritime version, though...

Progress will be posted under the Cold War GB.

If you don't mind I'll use the "Cheetah" designation for my build, too?

[zenrat]

I was looking at the cutaway drawing of a Jag in my Encyclopaedia of Combat Aircraft today.  Did they all have an arrestor hook?  The drawing, which purports to be a GR1 shows one.

Short answer "Yes"

It was for the airfield arresting system installed at some airfields by the RAF. I remember seeing some pictures of some aircraft, either Jaguars of Phantoms in the 70's using the system in Germany but I don't remember any details, sorry 

Thanks.

[Raptormodeller]

Certainly looks the part, looking forward to the finished post...

[Leading Observer]

To me the M's undercarriage looks completely different. 

Although, to simplify things, I will probably use the original main legs.  I'll look for a replacement nose leg, and I have the wheels/tyres off the Tornado.

It is different:https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/340232946821889561/

[Dizzyfugu]

I was looking at the cutaway drawing of a Jag in my Encyclopaedia of Combat Aircraft today.  Did they all have an arrestor hook?  The drawing, which purports to be a GR1 shows one.

Short answer "Yes"

It was for the airfield arresting system installed at some airfields by the RAF. I remember seeing some pictures of some aircraft, either Jaguars of Phantoms in the 70's using the system in Germany but I don't remember any details, sorry 

Thanks.

Many land-based NATO aircraft had and have a hook, e .g. the F-104, the F-16, even Belgian Mirage 5s.

[Devilfish]

Managed to get a bit more done this weekend.  Much sanding and a coat of paint, then found some decals. 892 sqn, "Omega"

[Devilfish]

I was looking at the cutaway drawing of a Jag in my Encyclopaedia of Combat Aircraft today.  Did they all have an arrestor hook?  The drawing, which purports to be a GR1 shows one.

Short answer "Yes"

It was for the airfield arresting system installed at some airfields by the RAF. I remember seeing some pictures of some aircraft, either Jaguars of Phantoms in the 70's using the system in Germany but I don't remember any details, sorry 

Confirmed yes, but it was I believe a "one shot" spring loaded light duty hook, for runway emergency use. Needs to be beefed up for carrier use

[TallEng]

Grrr! 892 NAS
Please dont use the Omega insignia.
see here for details https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/892_Naval_Air_Squadron

Regards
Keith.

[Devilfish]

Grrr! 892 NAS
Please dont use the Omega insignia.
see here for details https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/892_Naval_Air_Squadron

Regards
Keith.

I know it's not their "official" marking, but it was all I could find that was suitable, so I have used it with the story that they have carried on using it as a homage to the Phantom unit.

[zenrat]

I was looking at the cutaway drawing of a Jag in my Encyclopaedia of Combat Aircraft today.  Did they all have an arrestor hook?  The drawing, which purports to be a GR1 shows one.

Short answer "Yes"

It was for the airfield arresting system installed at some airfields by the RAF. I remember seeing some pictures of some aircraft, either Jaguars of Phantoms in the 70's using the system in Germany but I don't remember any details, sorry 

Thanks.

Many land-based NATO aircraft had and have a hook, e .g. the F-104, the F-16, even Belgian Mirage 5s.

I was looking at the cutaway drawing of a Jag in my Encyclopaedia of Combat Aircraft today.  Did they all have an arrestor hook?  The drawing, which purports to be a GR1 shows one.

Short answer "Yes"

It was for the airfield arresting system installed at some airfields by the RAF. I remember seeing some pictures of some aircraft, either Jaguars of Phantoms in the 70's using the system in Germany but I don't remember any details, sorry 

Confirmed yes, but it was I believe a "one shot" spring loaded light duty hook, for runway emergency use. Needs to be beefed up for carrier use

How about that.  You learn something new every day.  Thanks guys.

[Dizzyfugu]

That looks awesome! 

[NARSES2]

Does look good

[KiwiZac]

Gorgeous!

[bearmatt]

Very cool stuff 

[Dizzyfugu]

In the meantime, a direct concept comparison:



SEPECAT Cheetah GR.2 (Kitbashing) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

The same, but not identical...