RNZAF F-2B

david sMiGielski · May 03, 2006, 07:08:39 PM

19 December 2018- Papau New Guinea

Australian and US officials are demanding an explanation after a firefight involving US and Australian marines and Caliphate forces killed 3 US troops. According to US officials, the firefight occurred 6 miles inside the New Guinea border when US Marines "stumbled" onto a large group of Caliphate special forces who had infiltrated the country. Caliphate officials have denied the incident even occurred.
[My next project, a non-what if, can be seen in the background]

Gary F · May 05, 2006, 11:08:59 AM

Looking good, David. Did you ever get any additonal info on weapons loadouts for the various pylons you were looking for? I'd be interested in that stuff myself.

regards,
Gary

david sMiGielski · May 05, 2006, 07:58:06 PM

QuoteLooking good, David. Did you ever get any additonal info on weapons loadouts for the various pylons you were looking for? I'd be interested in that stuff myself.

regards,
Gary

Unfortunately, no. I'm going to arm the heck out of it though. See below.

david sMiGielski · May 05, 2006, 08:01:53 PM

5 January 2019- Manila (AP)

A series of explosions in downtown Manila has left 64 dead, including the US Ambassador to the Philippines and his family. The attacks—using suicide bombers and car bombs—targeted US and Western hotels, shops, and the Australian and American Embassies. US and Australian officials believe the attacks were launched by guerillas backed by the Eastern Caliphate, a claim the Caliphate denies.

[Below is pair of scratchbuilt ASRAAMs built while waiting for the primer to dry. The F-2 will ultimately be armed to the teeth: AMRAAMs, ASRAAMs, AIM-9Xs, SLAM-ERs. Just what you need to rumble with the Caliphate.]

GTX · May 05, 2006, 11:22:39 PM

David,

What did you use for the ASRAAM nosecones?

Regards,

Greg

Patrick H · May 06, 2006, 12:24:17 AM

Looking good David. Great cockpit and I also like the way you bring your story.
Can't wait for the rest.

Patrick

david sMiGielski · May 06, 2006, 03:33:21 AM

QuoteDavid,

What did you use for the ASRAAM nosecones?

Regards,

Greg

ASRAAMs were built using the Magic missiles from Revell's Rafale kit. The nose is a clear part, sanded to shape.

david sMiGielski · May 06, 2006, 02:10:10 PM

3 March 2019- Washington (UPI)

US intelligence officials have expressed concern about the increasing number of Caliphate military units in the eastern Indian Ocean. According to well placed sources, the number of Caliphate naval and air units on the Caliphate's southern border has more than doubled in the past month. The Pentagon says it is unable to confirm reports that shiploads of weapons and soldiers have been sent to the Eastern Caliphate from its sister state in the Middle East.

david sMiGielski · May 06, 2006, 02:13:00 PM

19 March 2019- Canberra (AP)

At least six are dead today after an early morning missile attack on the cruise ship Pacific Star in the eastern Indian Ocean. The attack occurred 300 miles off the western coast of Australia as the ship was en route to India. Australian officials suggested that a submarine may have been responsible for the attack.

david sMiGielski · May 06, 2006, 02:14:51 PM

12 April 2019- Canberra/Washington DC

Australian officials are refusing to confirm reports that the number of Commonwealth troops in Papau New Guinea will be doubled to counter a Caliphate troop build up in the region. Local reports from Darwin suggest a massive mobilization of Commonwealth troops in underway in the Northern Territory.

In Washington, Pentagon sources say a Marine Expeditionary Force will leave California for the South Pacific this weekend, arriving in the region in early May. Additionally, the aircraft carrier Reagan left Japan today, reportedly for the region. The carrier Nimitz is already in the eastern Indian Ocean.

Gary F · May 06, 2006, 03:29:07 PM

Looking really nice, David!
Like what you did with the Magic's ... been tryint to whif on a couple of those and all I could come up with was to add a LEX onto the tail fins to give that Python look on some of the latter IAF missles. May go your route as they look really nice.

regards,

John Howling Mouse · May 06, 2006, 06:16:24 PM

I have to say I believe that's one of the best camo finishes I've ever seen!

Wow!

BlackOps · May 06, 2006, 07:56:13 PM

This is looking superb! Great write up and paint job!

Jeff G.

Sentinel Chicken · May 06, 2006, 09:41:59 PM

I'll echo everyone's comments about the model, but I've been quite enthralled with the developing backstory!

david sMiGielski · May 07, 2006, 09:33:15 AM

18 April 2019- Auckland

New Zealand officials today confirmed the deployment of a squadron of Air Force F-2 fighter jets to northern Australia in an effort to bolster Commonwealth forces in the region. The move comes three days after a skirmish off the northern Australian coast in which two Caliphate aircraft were shot down by RAAF fighters. Caliphate officials called the incident a "grave provocation and an indication of Australia's and the West's true intentions in the region." Australian forces have been on heightened alert since the incident.