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Hadn't completed a kit since I was in my teens. Got back into the hobby while I was away from the Dogz and isolated even further 'up north' a couple years ago.
(Sorry for the pic dump, been saving these up on my phone starting 2018, Finally got around to posting)
Started with an SBD. Cheap kit, had to drill the dive brake holes myself.
Flight Officer Bean reporting sir.
Bits n' Bobs half completed.
First ever attempt with an airbrush and mixing my own paint color. (couldn't find the right blue)
Assembly, first attempt at drybrushing on the cylinders as well. (cant even tell
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DON'T LOOK I'M HIDEOUS!!
(we'll just fix that in 'post')
As she sits today on the shelf. (canopy is still a hot mess but I don't look too close)
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Corporal Snafu and Technical Sergeant Fubar seem to have tamed the Gremlins in 'Maybe, Baby?!' as the aircraft performed flawlessly.
White Flight formed high astern of Red flight enroute to target, but slowly overtook.
Crossing the line, bandits were spotted swinging into our rear section and Red flight engaged. White continued on to target.
I followed Capt. Cloister on his run on target. White 2 had a go and then I was cleared for a bomb strike myself, destroying the remaining locomotive.
We searched the town for more targets, but finding none, before heading off to hunt targets of opportunity.
Catching up with Red flight we found more targets near the front line and managed to destroy some Howitzers and AA. Unfortunately we lost White 2 in the process.
With ordinance depleted, White flight followed Red flight and headed for home.
The 402nd arrived over the airfield at the same time as the 485 and the pattern was pleasantly full of returning lightnings.
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from Wikipedia for what its worth.
Reflecting its nautical heritage, the term "captain" is used as a military title by more junior officers who command a commissioned vessel of the Navy, Coast Guard, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship of patrol boat size or greater. Officers below O-6 who command aviation squadrons (typically O-5 commanders) usually use the less formal title "skipper".
0-5 being Lt. Colonel and below.
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Squawks in for tomorrow.
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2.Lt. Alistair Starling encountered a recurring technical gremlin that required an immediate return to base.
Claim: 1 Jeep: damaged/ probable. "Last seen: smoking, and headed for the hangars at a high rate of speed."
(Signed out of motorpool by one "Aircraft Technician Fifth grade, Corporal Snafu", coincidentally, also assigned to the aircraft of one "2.Lt. Alistair Starling")
Following entry in the aircraft's Gripe Sheet: "Aircraft and systems intermittent, then suddenly unresponsive. Rapid onset. Symptom's include choppy but functional radio receiver, aircraft surging and difficulty maintaining formation."
Aircraft Technician Corporal Snafu enlisted the help of Technical Sergeant Fubar to address the issue.
Aircraft returned to service with the following: "Aircraft function tested serviceable, unable to reproduce issue on ground."
Aircraft unofficially christened : Maybe Baby!?
2.Lt. Starling might make 'Major' one day simply due to longevity. If he doesn't get transferred out for 'Morale issues' arising from too many aborted combat sorties.
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Squawks in for tomorrow.
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Squawk's in for 12 please
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An Excellent Mission to get me back into the flightseat. I had my hands full just keeping track of our flight and making sure I made it home, Almost. (I was just a little cranky I DC'd on the way home.
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Well done to Flight leads Painless and Friar for keeping us all together.
Looking forward to many more, but Hopefully not with disco's.
A special thanks to Friar for helping getting me sorted prior to.
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room for a fresh recruit?
Alistair Starling; reporting sir.
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Just some interesting info gleaned from my new bedside reader. "The Hurricane II Manual"
Section 2: Handling and flying notes for pilot.
Engine Limitations:
Max Take-Off : RPM = 3000 Boost = +12 Temp (Coolant/Oil) = -/-
Max climbing (1Hr): RPM = 2850 Boost = +9 Temp (Coolant/Oil) = 125/90
Max Rich Cont. : RPM = 2650 Boost = +7 Temp (Coolant/Oil) = 105/90
Max Weak Cont: RPM = 2650 Boost = +4 Temp (Coolant/Oil) = 105/90
Combat (5min) : RPM = 3000 Boost = +16 Temp (Coolant/Oil) = 135/105
Oil Pressure (lb/sq.in.): Normal = 60-80 Minimum = 45
Min Temp for Take-Off (deg C): Oil = 15 Coolant = 60
Fuel Pressure (lb/sq.in.) = 8-10
Maximum speeds: (MPH IAS)
Diving = 390 Undercarriage down = 120 Flaps down = 120
Climbing speeds: (MPH IAS)
Maximum Rate Standard climb (all alts) = 155
up to 16,000 = 140
at 21,000 = 135
at 26,000 = 130
at 31,000 = 125
Economy
Climb: RPM = 2850 Boost = +9 (Recommended Max rate speeds)
Cruising: RPM = 1800-2000 Boost <= +4 (MPH IAS = 160)
Stall speeds (MPH IAS)
Gear/Flaps UP = 80-90
Gear/Flaps Down = 60-75
Approach speeds (MPH IAS)
Engine assisted = 95 (Flaps up 105)
Glide = 105 (Flaps up 115)
Approx Fuel Comsumption (RICH MIX)
RPM Boost Gall/Hr
3000 +12 115
3000 +9 100
2850 +9 95
2650 +7 80
pprox Fuel Comsumption (WEAK MIX)
2650 +4/+2/0 56/52/47
2300 +4/+2/0 50/46/42
2000 +4/+2/0 46/42/38
(NEGATIVE BOOST)
2650 -2/-4 42/37
2300 -2/-4 37/33
2000 -2/-4 34/30
Beam Approach Profile:
Stage Height (feet AGL) MPH (IAS) RPM Approx Boost Action Change of trim/Remarks
Prelim Approach 1500 120 2400 -2 / -1 Flaps 30/ Gear Down Strong nose down(flap)/Slight nose down(gear)
Long Final 600 95-100 3000 -4 / 0 Flaps Full 60/ -- Nose down / Should give level flight
Short Final 100 90-95 3000 -- -- --
Overshoot(Go Around) Up to 400 95-100 3000 Full Throttle Gear Up/Flaps up to 30/Flaps up/ -- Trim Nose up/Trim Nose up/Trim Nose up/Adjust Boost & RPM above 1000 feet.
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Just need the F-14 next.
"Mig 28's! No ones been that close before."
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Gives a whole new perspective on why Skynet went homicidal on our asses.
Humans are dicks!
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I can try. If im a no show, it means I got called to work.
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I'll try to make any I can. When is the next senario?
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Yeah, but you don't lick the roast off the plate when you are done.
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Happy birthday! Bongo. Sir.
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Thank you all on both Threads.
Had a few last night but tonight is the main event. Hope I can follow somebody's lead tomorrow, and dont end up dropping the eggs in the wrong basket.
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Still active? I'm back in the saddle and have a new rig in the mail.
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The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, they fell sound asleep.
Some hours later, Lone Ranger nudges Tonto awake and says, "Hey Tonto, look towards the sky, what do you see?"
Tonto replies, "I see millions of stars."
"And what does that tell you?" asked the Lone Ranger.
Tonto ponders for a minute, then says, "Astronomically speaking, it tells me there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me Saturn is in Leo. Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three in the morning. Theologically, it's evident the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What it tell you, Kemo Sabi?"
The lone ranger sighs and says, "Tonto you idiot, someone has stolen our tent."
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Pleasantly surprised. It wasn't the "con" that I was expecting.
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Definately a Yak series. I'm familiar with the A/C and the wing landing light on the port side. (skinning issues =P )
Looks like a Yak-9 or a Yak-9 of some variant. A Yak-1b and Yak-7 have a pronounced chin scoop. The Yak 3 has no scoop, and 2 cowling MG's and there appears only the one cowl MG firing.
The Yak-9 and the Yak-9 D use the same model so that is impossible to tell by looks, the same with the Yak-9 M and the Yak-9 DD.
My wager is on a Yak-9 M.
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Happy birthday Arty!
Happy birthday Tonar!
Hope to see you online sometime in Sept.
Until then
Party On, Arty! Party On, Tonar!
Got back into the hobby
in Modellers
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Also built around the same time period.
Airfix Yak-9D 1/72
Only the 2nd attempt at painting pilots ever.
Masking Spinners.....
Yep, not a fan.
Official, period correct Yak9 Jig, right?
I read about it on an IL2 forum. Seems Legit.
Masked and assembled. (simple kit)
Had to learn how to putty and sand. (hint, do NOT thin Tamya Grey with glue....)
Thought I'd be smart and use Blue Tak for the cammo masking.
Another learning mistake.
Overall passable for my 2nd go.
Decals and a shiny shelf does wonders. (Mind the wing gap.. it's not shoddy Soviet workmanship, I just stuck it into a display case 1 size too small.)