The Aviation thread - Page 18

old_mate · 03-12-2010, 10:02 PM

i wonder if they will bother 'ferry flighting' them out of the RAAF base to storage, or will disassemble and scrap them right there.

**Peuty** · 04-12-2010, 09:17 AM

No they won't. According to WGCDR Curr, yesterday was the last ever time they will move under their own power ever again.

74_XB_Ute · 04-12-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

No they won't. According to WGCDR Curr, yesterday was the last ever time they will move under their own power ever again.

Thats correct Dan. The only movements these jets will have over the coming months will be under the power of a tow motor

old_mate · 04-12-2010, 09:41 PM

bit of a shame really.

74_XB_Ute · 04-12-2010, 11:08 PM

Ah well....everything has its day i guess!

**Peuty** · 06-12-2010, 01:39 PM

I was thinking the other day, had the RAAF cancelled their F-111 order and purchased the F-4E's from the US, would they have been kept in service for as long as the F-111 was?

mik · 06-12-2010, 07:44 PM

i was reading somewhere a museum was hoping to get one of the the f-111`s but at this stage they are all destined to be destroyed, what a sad ending.

rocketscientist · 06-12-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

i was reading somewhere a museum was hoping to get one of the the f-111`s but at this stage they are all destined to be destroyed, what a sad ending.

Not sure which museum you are referring to.

The RAAFM already has 1 G model ready to go on display in its new 'strike hanger',
and I understand that one of the C models has been reserved for the Museum as well which makes
sense considering that its local historical value is much greater that that of the G.

At least one other is earmarked for future display at Amberly as well.

Other Museums probably wont be so fortunate, considering the $ 1 Million price tag quoted to de-mil each pig.

**Peuty** · 06-12-2010, 08:25 PM

One is going to Edinburgh as well from what I understand.

74_XB_Ute · 06-12-2010, 08:45 PM

From what I understand two jets will be going to museums....one down south and the other on base at amberley. A8-132 which is the ARDU jet is being painted in original ARDU colours (camo on top as original with white underbody and ARDU markings) and will be sent to Adelaide. One jet will also be on display at the front of the base at Amberley.

rocketscientist · 06-12-2010, 09:09 PM

These seem to fit into "The Aviation thread" ok.

I draw these for fun, in my spare time when I'm not making chops of FG coupes.

Got a lot more if you guys wanna see 'em.

I also draw armoured vehicles, but I guess I'll have to wait for 'The Armoured vehicle' thread...lol

mik · 06-12-2010, 09:37 PM

its good to hear some f-111`s will be rescued from the wrecker thx guys.

Bud Bud · 06-12-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketscientist

These seem to fit into "The Aviation thread" ok.

I draw these for fun, in my spare time when I'm not making chops of FG coupes.

Got a lot more if you guys wanna see 'em.

I also draw armoured vehicles, but I guess I'll have to wait for 'The Armoured vehicle' thread...lol

Mate that is a credit to you. Seriously good work!

I for one would love to see more.

Bud Bud

Fled74 · 07-12-2010, 12:07 AM

Awesome work. I love those A-36 "razorbacks".

blueluvr · 07-12-2010, 12:54 AM

Jeezuz, that is awesome work rocket!! For sure I'd love to see more, and I'd bet I aint the only one!

Swordsman88 · 07-12-2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketscientist

These seem to fit into "The Aviation thread" ok.

I draw these for fun, in my spare time when I'm not making chops of FG coupes.

Got a lot more if you guys wanna see 'em.

I also draw armoured vehicles, but I guess I'll have to wait for 'The Armoured vehicle' thread...lol
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looks great rocket! not a commonly referred to craft the old A36. Good to see you have one of the earlier models with the 'non bubble' canopy as well. Rear vis is certainly lacking compared to the bubble version....

rocketscientist · 07-12-2010, 03:45 PM

Thanks, I'll post some more up tonight.

FWIW These are actually Packard Merlin powered B/C models.

The A-36 Apache was the first ancestor of what was to became the 'Mustang'.

gz1 · 07-12-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketscientist

These seem to fit into "The Aviation thread" ok.

I draw these for fun, in my spare time when I'm not making chops of FG coupes.

Got a lot more if you guys wanna see 'em.

I also draw armoured vehicles, but I guess I'll have to wait for 'The Armoured vehicle' thread...lol

Man that is totally awesome.
You bet we want to see more. And won't mind if you post up some armoured vehicles as well.

Fled74 · 08-12-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketscientist

Thanks, I'll post some more up tonight.

FWIW These are actually Packard Merlin powered B/C models.

The A-36 Apache was the first ancestor of what was to became the 'Mustang'.

I always thought the A-36 was only equipped with the Allison engine?

rocketscientist · 09-12-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fled74

I always thought the A-36 was only equipped with the Allison engine?

Yeah... The A-36 is, The P-51 B/C as shown above is Merlin Powered. They're the same but different.

Here's a few more. These ar P-51D's

These images are quite old now, I've reworked it since I finished these.

Here's how the Mustang looks after a re-work. I haven't got around to adding a paint scheme to it yet.

With this one I can illustrate it as any version of the D-K model Mustangs.
More later...

jaskel · 09-12-2010, 12:49 AM

nothing beats a P51! thats why I have 3 RC Ones!

Fled74 · 09-12-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketscientist

Yeah... The A-36 is, The P-51 B/C as shown above is Merlin Powered. They're the same but different.

Jeez, it's amazing how much trivia you can forget in 10 years.
I used to build P-51 scale models and had several reference books and magazines which are now in storage. I'm gonna have to dig them out now.
Thanks heaps for jogging my memory with your amazing artwork.

aye you · 09-12-2010, 11:16 AM

some people here will remember me saying how damn hard it's been trying to find work , with at the last count it been 20 months without a flying job.

Well, the drought has ended. I've scored work with a private company in Darwin, flying an IFR Lance out of darwin into remote and rural strips all over the NT, WA, SA, and QLD!!!!!!!!!

I start as of monday!!!!!!!!

So stoked

74_XB_Ute · 09-12-2010, 11:40 AM

Good stuff aye you! Glad to hear the long stint is over and your back in the drivers seat again. Lets hope they arent sending ya to Central QLD....lil bit wet there I hear at the moment

aye you · 09-12-2010, 11:31 PM

thanks man, i'm still trying to convince the new boss to let me try and put floats on it

gz1 · 09-12-2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aye you

some people here will remember me saying how damn hard it's been trying to find work , with at the last count it been 20 months without a flying job.

Well, the drought has ended. I've scored work with a private company in Darwin, flying an IFR Lance out of darwin into remote and rural strips all over the NT, WA, SA, and QLD!!!!!!!!!

I start as of monday!!!!!!!!

So stoked

Well done!!!.
Not only flying but doing it in God's country as well.

All the best.

Spudz27 · 13-12-2010, 11:17 PM

Got this just in time for Chrissy. Finnair Santa Clause MD-11

I am still waiting for 11 more MD-11's including another variant of the Santa Clause finnair.

old_mate · 13-12-2010, 11:23 PM

any plans for a lockheed tristar?

Spudz27 · 13-12-2010, 11:58 PM

No they are not of any interest to me. The only international carriers I collect are ones who use or used MD-11's. I am not sure what it is I love about them, but I just love them.

Romulus · 14-12-2010, 12:20 AM

I've never been on a DC-10 or MD11 but have always wanted to fly in one. It's a shame they were troubled early in their cycle as they could have been a good alternative to the 747.