slide Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 My main question is what's an aerial display squadron plane doing with a fully loaded gunpod? The Blue Angels used to pride themselves [i don't know if that's still a thing] on how short a time it would take their maintenance crews to re-convert the squadron to a combat-ready standard... the Angelbirds likely just don't carry the gunpod, but fly an otherwise standard issue [but smartly repainted] VF-1A... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 The Blue Angels used to pride themselves [i don't know if that's still a thing] on how short a time it would take their maintenance crews to re-convert the squadron to a combat-ready standard... the Angelbirds likely just don't carry the gunpod, but fly an otherwise standard issue [but smartly repainted] VF-1A... ... with alot of safety warning systems turned off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) Thunderbirds are known for their ability to go combat ready as well. It's definitely a thing. http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-one-usaf-thunderbird-demo-plane-that-suited-up-for-1621225937 Seconded on the HUD. Would love to know how you managed that so well. It looks great! Edited June 12, 2016 by mickyg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Good catch! There is a story to go along with the dio. I will post the note this eve! Edited June 14, 2016 by Goodman Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Here the background to the scene: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 OK. Question answered now. d(^^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks guys for the nice comments. I have to get a full set of pics up. I cut the HUDS from clear sheet stock. As thin as could find. I put a thin piece across the top console parallel to the HUDS,then I had something to mount the HUD panels against. I used CA glue for that, very sparingly. Beforehand, I painted the edges with Tamiya clear blue, which is what they look like in the Robotech poster that I have in my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Thanks! Production line is up to add these to mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigolosi Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Its a hypothetical situation where they are making do with what they have at the moment. If they needed the VF's in a hurry, paint would be the last thing anyone is thinking about especially as long as all the other aircraft's systems are fully mission capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slide Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Its a hypothetical situation where they are making do with what they have at the moment. If they needed the VF's in a hurry, paint would be the last thing anyone is thinking about especially as long as all the other aircraft's systems are fully mission capable. and most of the other squadrons are a relatively High-Visibility scheme anyhow... at least compared to modern fighters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Stealth didnt seem to be a big thing in this universe either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonaldCah Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hey Guys, I was wondering if angel eyes for the e90 are out yet? Someone please let me know thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Why are you asking about car parts here? Think you joined the wrong forum today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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