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s the third event! oppppps
Sorry, I miss-read the deadline. YES i would love to enter my Revell 1:48 corsair II
Hi Matt,
I am really happy that you would like to join this build. The only problem is that the A-7A was not an USAF bird in Vietnam (unless I am wrong, which is possible). The only version that I am aware of that flew for the USAF in Vietnam was the A-7D. If you have something else that does qualify, we would love to have you!
Ken
GOSH DAR IT! I’'I’ll probably go get the monogram f-4 from hobby lobby for 10$ US with the coupon. I cant believe my incompetence on that part!!
Is my Skyraider AD-5 (A-1E) eligible for entry?
I’m not Ken, but, I procrastinate on his group build.
Yes a USAF AD-5/A-1E is a proper aircraft for this group build.
Rex (the guy that is going to have to roll over into the next version of this Group Build, it seems)
Thank you Rex for answering Matt’s question for me. I hear you on the “roll over into the next version”. I keep hoping that I can get caught up on the “extra curricular” that we call “life” so that I can get back to the bench. Keeping two homes up really makes that a challenge. I am hoping to get my basement finished up this week, which will be a huge step in the right direction!
Ken
Hi Matt,
As Rex stated, yes, the A-1E is eligible for this build. Just as long as you are using the USAF markings for it. The Navy also used this plane in Vietnam, that is why I am making the distinction. If the kit is of a Navy bird, then you can find some aftermarket decals for it. Another thing that would be different would be the ejection seats, but I am not that big of a stickler to insist that you change that! [:)]
Just let me know the scale and the kit manufacturer and I will add you to the roster!
Ken
Sorry for putting so much clutter on here. I now realized after examining my decals unfortunately they are all NAVY or MARINES.
Hi Matt,
I found some decals that you can use for the A-1E:
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/carcd48046.htm
Ken
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be visiting the USAF National Museum tomorrow. A large chunk of the day will be spent on the “Behind the Scenes” tour. The tour takes you to the restoration hangers where you can see aircraft that are being restored that are not yet available to see on the main floor.
I will spend the remaining available time in the Vietnam section taking as many photographs as possible. I will post some of those when I get back.
While I am at Dayton Ohio, I will attend the Dayton Air Show on Saturday. There will be a few Vietnam era aircraft on display there as well. More pictures!
Ken
Cool!! Will definitely be standing by for the pictures!!! Have a great time, Ken!
Thank you Dave!
Spent today taking lots of pictures at the USAF National Museum. Took the “Behind the Scenes” tour and took lots of pictures there too. It is amazing the amount of hard work these volunteers put into restoring their aircraft! Everything has to be built from scratch. And they are just as addicted to being authentic as we are!
One of the planes they are currently working on is the Memphis Belle. We got to see the ball turret which has been completely restored. And the sad thing is, all that work will never be seen by the public once it is installed back into the plane. (You can’t see inside it from outside the plane.)
And I can’t believe my timing! They are shooting off fireworks tonight, which I was told is a spectacular show. Everyone that lives around the Dayton Ohio area come to see it. And I will have a front row seat, since I am staying at the hotel directly across the street.
Tomorrow is the Dayton Air Show, then I will trek back home.
Ken
Hi Everyone,
I have been sorting through all of the pictures that I took while at the USAF National Museum and the Dayton Air Show. I am still not done, but here are some of what I have gone through so far. The planes that are indoors are taken at the museum, the planes that are outdoors are at the air show.
A-7D Corsair II
F-111A Aardvark
RB-66B Destroyer
F-4C Phantom II
YF-5A Freedom Fighter
F-105D Thunderchief
Ken
I am going to do these in small groups to make sure I don’t go through all the trouble of adding these just to have this website loose it.
C-123K Provider
QU-22B Bonanza
UH-1P Iroquois
B-26K Counter Invader
OV-10A Bronco
YA-37A Dragonfly
F-105G Thunderchief “Wild Weasel”
T-28B Trojan
Ken
RF-101C Voodoo
Authentic German built V-1
B-17F “Memphis Belle”
B-17F Memphis Belle Ball Turret
F-84E Thunderjet
B-26C Invader
F-86A Sabre
F-80C Shooting Star
B-52D Stratofortress
Ken
AD-1 Skyraider
F-89J Scorpion
F-86F-30-NA Sabre
Pan American DC-3
C-54 Skymaster “Spirit of Freedom”
Navy T-28B Trojan
AC-47 Gunship “Spooky”
B-25 Mitchell “Champaign Gal”
B-25 Mitchell “Axis Nightmare”
Ken
B-24D Liberator “Diamond Lil”
Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet
Blue Angel C-130 “Fat Albert”
USMC AV-8B Harrier
F-4U-5 Corsair
P-51D-25-NA Mustang
UH-1H Huey “Lucky Star”
What’s the deal on the B-24D’s black belly? Was it a night bomber or something??? Once again, great pictures, Ken!!!
And on a sadder note, doesn’t look like I’ll get that Skymaster done in time. I haven’t figured out how to get those windows in the wing to look right. So, I may switch gears and knock out that Skyraider before the deadline comes!!
Hi Dave,
You know what? I did not even catch that until you mentioned it! Here is a link that tells the aircraft’s history:
http://flgrube1.tripod.com/id59.html
I am guessing (and it is jut a guess), that since this aircraft was initially meant to fly for the British, and they were flying night raids, that may be the reason for the black underside.
As to your Skyraider, no problems! You can just carry it over to the next year of this group build. Don’t worry about deadlines here.
Ken