RNZAF F-2B

[david sMiGielski]

4 February 2014-Tokyo (AP)
Japanese officials today confirmed the sale of 25 F-2 fighter aircraft to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The Japanese aircraft, based on the American F-16, have been in storage since Japan took delivery of its first F-22J in 2011. Defense officials in New Zealand refused to comment on the arms deal. Analysts say the sale, reportedly at a steep discount, is but the latest in a series of Asian arms transfers that has followed the collapse of the Indonesian government and the rise of the Eastern Caliphate.

The F-2 deal comes as Caliphate naval and air units continue to expand their patrols into the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Australian Defense Minister Thomas Underhill last week described the Caliphate's ongoing military exercise in the Straits of Malacca as "a disturbing development in light of the importance of Malacca to international shipping and trade." Caliphate officials have not commented on Underhill's remarks.  

[GTX]

David,

Nice start - I await excitedly the next installment.

Regards,

Greg

[John Howling Mouse]

Dear God of Styrene, why can I not build so clean?!?

Beautiful start!      

[BlackOps]

Off to a great start!



Jeff G.

[NARSES2]

Dear God of Styrene, why can I not build so clean?!?

Beautiful start!    

Got to agree with that looking at the state of my work area !

Nice idea David, especially like the idea of the Caliphate.

Good advert for Richards transfers as well  

Chris - who will abolish the "D" word when he rules the world (among other things)    

[cthulhu77]

Looking good, like the backstory too.

[lancer]

A hell of a start. It's looking very good, The cockpit looks bloody awsome.

Chris, what 'D' word??

[AeroplaneDriver]

Excellent backstory and a great start to the build!

I'm desperately looking for a set of Richard's RNZAF decals myself, where did you get yours?

[B777LR]

Dear God of Styrene, why can I not build so clean?!?

Just my words!

Nice idea. What scheme will it be in? Green, Dark grey, Light grey or japanese blue?
What kit and scale?

[david sMiGielski]

22 August 2014- Auckland (AP)

New Zealand today took delivery of 10 advanced F-2 fighters in a ceremony at an air base outside Auckland. New Zealand purchased the aircraft from Japan in a deal announced last winter. Senior New Zealand defense officials say they hope to take delivery of the remaining 15 aircraft by next spring.

The arrival of the F-2s marks the reformation of the Royal New Zealand Air Force's 75 Squadron, a unit that traces it roots to the Second World War, and which was disbanded by the Labour Government in 2001. US and Australian officials expressed hope that the F-2 purchase will allow Auckland to play a larger role in the defense of the region.

[GTX]

Looking good - keep the pics coming.

Regards,

Greg

[JamesA]

Lovely kit, isn't it?

Interesting scenario, seeing as Japan cannot sell any offensive arms due to the Postwar Constitution. But this being what-if anything can change, especially since we're giving NZ an offensive air arm again here.  

What're you planning to hang underneath the "Super" Viper?

[david sMiGielski]

Lovely kit, isn't it?

Interesting scenario, seeing as Japan cannot sell any offensive arms due to the Postwar Constitution. But this being what-if anything can change, especially since we're giving NZ an offensive air arm again here.  

What're you planning to hang underneath the "Super" Viper?

Much can change in a few years...

Probably arming it with AMRAAMs and AIM-9Xs. I've got my eye on a pair of SLAMs as well.

[gooberliberation]

Wow, your cockpit is better looking than ANY i've done  

[NARSES2]

A hell of a start. It's looking very good, The cockpit looks bloody awsome.

Chris, what 'D' word??

Got to get up earlier in the morning then that to catch me out Lance  

Terrific job on the cockpit David

Chris