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Ryan F-98 point defence fighter

Started by PR19_Kit, April 26, 2023, 07:01:34 AM

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Old Wombat

#45
May 03, 2023, 06:24:29 AM
Nice work, there, Kit! :thumbsup:

Quote from: NARSES2 on May 03, 2023, 06:05:45 AMI didn't realise the launcher was quite as big, or the F-98 quite so small

Would you be thinking that if you were the one strapped into the cockpit waiting to be fired into the air? ;)
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jcf

#46
May 03, 2023, 09:49:05 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 30, 2023, 04:05:16 AMThe original X-13's engine was a RR Avon as the Americans hadn't got a light enough engine that produced the same amount of thrust. I see no reason why the F98 wouldn't carry on using an Avon so the added grunt from the two 'winders would have the same effect as on an RAAF Avon Sabre I guess.

Exit rapidly stage left!  :o
Sidewinders? Surely it'd have AIM-4s.  ;)

PR19_Kit

#47
May 03, 2023, 10:34:22 AM
Quote from: jcf on May 03, 2023, 09:49:05 AMSidewinders? Surely it'd have AIM-4s.  ;)


The 95th knew the AIM-4 was a load of rubbish already, and the F-98 only had a radar ranging gunsight, not a radar pokey enough to guide a Falcon. The 'winder was already in service by then with the USN, so it was a more  logical choice.
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

Wardukw

#49
May 03, 2023, 11:01:46 PM
Epic stuff Kit ...absolutely epic stuff 👍  ;D  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
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NARSES2

#50
May 04, 2023, 06:10:27 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on May 03, 2023, 06:24:29 AMNice work, there, Kit! :thumbsup:

Quote from: NARSES2 on May 03, 2023, 06:05:45 AMI didn't realise the launcher was quite as big, or the F-98 quite so small

Would you be thinking that if you were the one strapped into the cockpit waiting to be fired into the air? ;)

No chance. Ask the UK lads just how thick my specs are.  :angel:
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jcf

#51
May 04, 2023, 05:45:19 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 03, 2023, 10:34:22 AM
Quote from: jcf on May 03, 2023, 09:49:05 AMSidewinders? Surely it'd have AIM-4s.  ;)


The 95th knew the AIM-4 was a load of rubbish already, and the F-98 only had a radar ranging gunsight, not a radar pokey enough to guide a Falcon. The 'winder was already in service by then with the USN, so it was a more  logical choice.
Yes, but F-98s on an F-98 has a certain ring.
;) ;D

Rick Lowe

#52
May 04, 2023, 10:21:36 PM
Nice work, Kit!  :thumbsup:

kitbasher

#53
May 04, 2023, 11:34:25 PM
 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

#54
May 05, 2023, 03:52:34 AM
Quote from: jcf on May 04, 2023, 05:45:19 PMYes, but F-98s on an F-98 has a certain ring.
;) ;D


 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  ;D  ;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

Captain Canada

#55
May 05, 2023, 05:07:25 AM
What a lovely little machine !
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

sandiego89

#56
May 05, 2023, 07:41:04 AM
I must salute those guys that were standing inside the little director's cab directing the Vertijet onto the raised landing platform.  Nothing like a turbojet delicately balanced on a pillar of thrust and flame heading right toward you for hook-up. 

Nicely done. 
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

PR19_Kit

#57
May 05, 2023, 08:23:42 AM
Hm, yes. I really ought to put a bloke in there, shouldn't I? Otherwise people don't know what it's for. :(
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

frank2056

#58
May 05, 2023, 09:37:45 AM
The F-98 came out great! Ready to intercept Tu-95s or UFOs

jcf

#59
May 05, 2023, 09:39:00 AM
Give the figure a sky-pilot's collar, they're already standing in a pulpit.
 
;) :wacko:
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