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The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:48 am
by capt midnight
Here's some pictures of the 1/48th scale aircraft I've been working on lately. These are ones that I worked on the missiles when I was in the Air Force.
F-106A from the 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed at Griffiss AFB, NY
F-106A from the 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed at Griffiss AFB, NY
F-106B from the 5th FIS, Minot AFB, North Dakota. Has the AIM 4 missiles out.
F-106B from the 5th FIS, Minot AFB, North Dakota. Has the AIM 4 missiles out.
49th FIS bird with 2 WSEM's. Weapon System Evaluator Missiles. These do not launch, but record signals on photographic paper.
49th FIS bird with 2 WSEM's. Weapon System Evaluator Missiles. These do not launch, but record signals on photographic paper.
5th FIS A model. The stripes denote it as the Squadron Commanders aircraft.
5th FIS A model. The stripes denote it as the Squadron Commanders aircraft.
This is an F-15A from the 5th FIS, after the conversion from 106's to 15's. This one is the Squadron Commanders aircraft.
This is an F-15A from the 5th FIS, after the conversion from 106's to 15's. This one is the Squadron Commanders aircraft.
Same aircraft, other side.
Same aircraft, other side.
More to come

Bill

Re: The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 5:01 am
by capt midnight
Here's some more, just different angles and a B model F-15 thrown in.
F-106B top side
F-106B top side
B model underside. The rear missiles are infra red guided, and the forward pair are radar guided.
B model underside. The rear missiles are infra red guided, and the forward pair are radar guided.
A and B model 106's. Note the IR sensor in front of the canopy on the B model
A and B model 106's. Note the IR sensor in front of the canopy on the B model
clean 106-15.jpg
Commanders F-15 and F-106, 5th FIS
Commanders F-15 and F-106, 5th FIS
clean15-1.jpg
F-15 A and B models. The major difference is that the B model aircraft is a 2 seater.
F-15 A and B models. The major difference is that the B model aircraft is a 2 seater.
Bill

Re: The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 8:16 am
by tomhugill
They look real! Very nice models.

Re: The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:01 am
by HammerWihoutASickle
Wait, those are models?
They're not the real thing?



HOW DID YOU ACCOMPLISH THIS?

Re: The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:03 am
by 43rdRecceReg
Beautiful models, and a terrific achievement :thumbup: :O A question: if you're manning the remote controls, who's taking those pin sharp pics (with fast shutter speed and telephoto.)?... :D...and you'd also need Shiva's arms to manage two models :D

Re: The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:26 pm
by capt midnight
Yep.

Models.

1/48th scale, to be exact. It was a nice afternoon, so I decided to try and get some pictures against the sky. Took a step ladder out to the side walk and found a spot with fairly few trees and power lines, then set it up. Just placed the stands on top of the ladder, then stood on the sidewalk and used the camera on my phone. I've got it set to a lower resolution, so I didn't even have to resize the pictures to get them to upload to the forum.

I thought that the pictures looked pretty good, but the stands and tree tops just blew the illusion. So, a bit of tinkering around in MS Paint, and "Bob's your uncle"!

Here's a couple of before and after comparison.
Before MS Paint
Before MS Paint
And after.
And after.
Another before.
Another before.
And after.
And after.
The kits did come out pretty good, but I think it's the flying pose that really sets them off. A tank looks best when it's in the dirt and covered with mud, so it stands to reason that a plane just looks better at home, in the air.

Bill

Re: The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:35 pm
by Marco Peter
You almost had me! Great job photographing your models!

Re: The Flock

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:45 pm
by wibblywobbly
You completely had me! I was thinking what a great photographer you were getting all those crystal clear shots?? Stunning models, absolutely perfect!

Re: The Flock

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:20 am
by capt midnight
wibblywobbly wrote:You completely had me! I was thinking what a great photographer you were getting all those crystal clear shots?? Stunning models, absolutely perfect!
So maybe I should have kept the "how to" to myself? :haha:

I did come up with a few new things to try on my next outing. Thanks for all the great comments!

Bill

Re: The Flock

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:05 pm
by BarryC
Very nice indeed!

I think the "Six Shooter" is the best looking delta wing design on all time.

Barry