discussion Spots on the Internet (2022)

[Gary MacKenzie]

seen over on the modelling news - https://www.themodellingnews.com/2022/05/preview-eagle-aviations-new-phantom.html#more


In this image, how would the whizzo pull his top ejection handle, when his head is above the seat;

From an F4- Rio

Quote:

F-4 Phantoms have a Command Selector Valve in the RIO's Cockpit.
When stowed in the normal (vertical) position, the RIO ejects
separately if he initiates ejection. The position of the valve was
an item to be decided upon prior to flight.
Once experienced, we Navy RIO's always flew with it in the Command
(horizontal) position, so if we deemed it necessary to leave, the
front seat was going momentarily thereafter. Sometimes a pilot might
object, but most like me insisted that we also have command.

Not an object of discussion in the front seat. If he pulled the
plug, we RIO's always went 3/4 second ahead of him. It was a nice
option for pilots with student RIO's, and non-RIO's in the back seat,
but once crewed together in a squadron, I for one insisted that any
pilot trust my judgement too.



Not sure which seat is in above picture of phantom you showed , but this pic from a seat removed from a UK phantom has another activator handle between the legs.

 

[Jack L]

Some 1:1 Flypast Info that might be of interest this long weekend:

Red Arrows: https://www.military-airshows.co.uk/press22/redarrowsschedule2022.htm

Also a lot also about for the midlands air show, including a Lancaster, but I can’t find the flight plan for that.

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

This one looks interesting, no price given yet, or exact release date.

 

[Dave Ward]

A busy day on the Internet!
On the Modelsvit Facebook page - no further info


You'll need deep pockets - Modelsvit models don't come cheap!

On The Arma Hobby Facebook page - 'shipping soon'

Economy version of first issue - no PE, masks & only 2 marking options

On the Italeri Facebook page



All reboxes, apart from the Mercedes Benz - new moulds!
On the Special Hobby Facebook page, under the Special Armour Label
Not entirely sure, but the CMK model reboxed?

On the ICM Website - really good to see them putting out new models...............



One New Tooling - one rebox and a combined boxing
Dave

 

[Guest]

Apparently coming in September:

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[The Smythe Meister]

Apparently coming in September:

I like the look of that for sure.....
..... I think it'll be quite pricey mind,but I do like Gecko's stuff

 

[Guest]

I know I’ll be getting one — these were used in my area to land troops across the Western Scheldt at Vlissingen, so it shouldn’t be missing from my collection of locally used vehicles …

Funnily enough, I thought about this just the other day, when I realised I have two 1:76 scale LCA’s from Milicast that I never did build, so I was thinking to do those sometime soonish. Two days later, I see the 1:35 version that I was musing about, is going to come out

 

[Tim Marlow]

I know I’ll be getting one — these were used in my area to land troops across the Western Scheldt at Vlissingen, so it shouldn’t be missing from my collection of locally used vehicles …

Funnily enough, I thought about this just the other day, when I realised I have two 1:76 scale LCA’s from Milicast that I never did build, so I was thinking to do those sometime soonish. Two days later, I see the 1:35 version that I was musing about, is going to come out :smiling3:

Usually that happens just after you’ve spent months scratchbuilding one……got lucky 5his time Jakko

 

[Dave Ward]

On the AFV Club Facebook page - no further info



On the Gecko Facebook page - further picture of the LCA & 2 new beach obstacles............


Boxes say " contains parts to build one of each model " - one obstacle per box?
Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I'd say it's 1 "set" as shown on the box Dave?... IE 5 items,as there are 5 examples shown on each box ?!
Andy

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Amusing Hobby Facebook page - available July

As this was a experimental tank project, I suspect this is another WOT inspired release
Dave

 

[Lee W]

Something large from Gecko!

 

[Ian M]

As this was a experimental tank project, I suspect this is another WOT inspired release

At least they existed, not like half the Paper Panzers that keep getting spewed out because they cant think of something else to make. Start with all the missed and wanted British armour, artillery and trucks.

 

[Guest]

Start with all the missed and wanted British armour, artillery and trucks.

Except they’re not in computer games …

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Das Werk Facebook page - 'available late July'

....................another Paper Panzer - I find it difficult to raise any interest in these, but then again, I'm a grumpy old man!
Dave

 

[rtfoe]

On the Das Werk Facebook page - 'available late July'

....................another Paper Panzer - I find it difficult to raise any interest in these, but then again, I'm a grumpy old man!
Dave

Me too Dave, why would I want to build one of these? Unless I'm doing a sci fi dio.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Valeron]

I've just come across this on Etsy, advertised as Framed Deconstructed model kit

Modern day art for the modelling community by the looks of things. There are numerous once available but pricey at £120 plus. But I guess that's modern art for you.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I've just come across this on Etsy, advertised as Framed Deconstructed model kit

Modern day art for the modelling community by the looks of things. There are numerous once available but pricey at £120 plus. But I guess that's modern art for you.

It could be of some use if put into a time capsule so that in the 41st century some archaeologist will publish a book and give lectures on modelling in the 21st century.:smiling:

Andrea

 

[Tim Marlow]

I’ve seen quite a few of these, and to be honest, I wonder if they ever sell? Seems a fairly easy way to make a few quid if they do. There must be at least 80 quid of profit there taking away material costs (being very generous) and the paint finish is pretty rudimentary.

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Meng Facebook page - ' available July '


Dave