Burn Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 (edited) Sources I cannot reveal for security reasons gave me this picture of a camp of the US Army's 1st Armored Division in Iraq. In the front you can see some Airforce Soldiers on patrol, in the background what seems to be a Destroid that goes by the designation "Monster". More information will follow... NOTE: this image is for your eyes only and not to be distributed outside of this board... ---edit--- Damn, it should read "Say, is that a Monster there...?". Sorry 'bout that... :blush: ---edit 2--- Never mind, someone changed it. Thnx... Edited September 19, 2003 by Burn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 B) Nice to see you back Burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manji Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 Yeah, it is nice to see ya back...and that picture is pretty entertaining...MORE...MORE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn Posted September 19, 2003 Author Share Posted September 19, 2003 OK, while I'm working on some new stuff, here's some pictures I did a while ago. I think I already had them up on the old forums, but anyway... Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn Posted September 19, 2003 Author Share Posted September 19, 2003 This pictures shows the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as it executes a sharp turn to starboard. Stennis, deployed two months prior to its scheduled departure date, and her battle group were operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As you can see in the highlighted area, a VF-1(S?) is getting ready for launch as part of a combat test conducted by the US military as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Picture taken by unnamed photgrapher on Jan. 16, 2002 On the second picture you can see more clear evidence for the existence of Variable Fighter Technology. The Landing Signals Officer monitors a test pilot in a VF-1A in Gerwalk configuration on final approach about to land aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The source however states that the pilot experienced trouble with the (later revealed to be faulty) flight controls in Gerwalk mode which led to a wrong approach vector. Seconds after the picture was taken the machine crashed into the landing strip, its legs, gun and nose getting severely damaged in the process, the pilot remained unharmed. Picture taken on Feb. 8, 2002 Photo 3 shows a fighter designated VF-2SS ready for catapult launch from aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Note the different coloring and the additional thrusters on the back of the plane, which points towards multi-mach capability and possibly use in space. Exact time and date of picture unclear, probably around Feb./March 2002 Photo 4, the most interesting photo so far, shows a VF-1A about to complete a VTOL landing in the so-called "Gerwalk Configuration" aboard the USS John C. Stennis. Previous problems with flight control system seem to have been solved. Picture taken by unnamed crewman on April 14, 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulyssesdraco Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 nice pics....now all we need is a low vis pic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 sweet pics Burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Definitely need to make some more using hasagawas and the 1:48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptRico Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Hey Burn, can I ask you a question: Would you like it if I could host your VF-2SS image with the aircraft carrier over on my M2M: Macross II Mechas site? Just wondering if you want to send me your fanart? That's all.^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptRico Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 NOTE: this image is for your eyes only and not to be distributed outside of this board... uuhh...Nevermind, Burn. If you don't want to distribute these images anywhere else, that's fine. I was just asking if you like to have the VF-2SS one hosted on my site, but forget it.^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Whoa! Great pics Burn. Imagine if they used a 1/48 for those pics......it'd be sweeter than sugar. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn Posted September 21, 2003 Author Share Posted September 21, 2003 (edited) Thnx, everybody. CaptRico: That remark about the images being "for your eyes only and not to be distributed outside of this board" was just a joke playing on the supposed-to-be authentic nature of the pics. I know this may not be necessary to say this, but, of course the pictures are not real. I did all of these myself in Photoshop using photographs of modelkits. Edited September 21, 2003 by Burn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn Posted September 21, 2003 Author Share Posted September 21, 2003 And of course, everybody just take them and distribute as you see fit, just give proper credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptRico Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Thanks. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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