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  • davegee
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    Originally posted by f4u ausie View Post
    Hard to get him to sit still best shots i could get i think he lands it better than me i will improve, same planes ,, but very differently flown Click image for larger version

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    Looks like great weather, great field, great friends and a great airplane to enjoy flying!

    Cheers

    davegee

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  • jetfool
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    fruausie,
    Phabulous pictures. This is a great model and it's nice to have a buddy enjoying the same flying adventures as you. Enjoy your flying season.
    Best Regards, Rex

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  • f4u ausie
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    Hard to get him to sit still best shots i could get i think he lands it better than me i will improve, same planes ,, but very differently flown Click image for larger version

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  • jetfool
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    Latest update. The High School robotics/3D class is printing the 600 gal centerline fuel tank and mounts plus both front/rear ladders for cockpit. Should have these end of the month. This project will pick up in a week or so.
    Best Regards, Rex

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  • jetfool
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    Latest update. The High School robotics/3D class is printing the 600 gal centerline fuel tank and mounts plus both front/rear ladders for cockpit. Should have these end of the month. This project will pick up in a week or so.
    Best Regards, Rex

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  • jetfool
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    Thats great f4uausie,
    Post as soon as you can ,love seeing those Phantoms
    Best Regards, Rex

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  • f4u ausie
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    Hi guys. Just a quick one.. I am now a wingman. My new flying buddy got outa the 80mm and jumped straight into the deep end.. 8s. Navy version. Maidened thismorn and loves it. Was hoping to C it... Hope next wend. And will post couple pics

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  • f4u ausie
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    Awesome pics evan. Again as stated previously. Thanx 4 sharing

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  • Desertlakeflying
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    Originally posted by Desertlakeflying View Post
    Anyone try the HH 90 Fan system out of the Viper on one of these?
    Just quoting myself to keep the question relevent.

    I'm trying to stay on 6S, not 8S

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  • jetpltrich
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    Originally posted by Evan D View Post
    Some of mine. That's a 22 year old me in the cockpit.

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    Evan, proved the point with those pictures. After you left, I came aboard. Do you remember F-4's in the break while still in Tokyo Bay with fishing boats all around?

    Didier did a nice job for sure though the panel line was just a tad bit too much. Now, am I being a little too critical? maybe just a tad. My son builds models for shows and trends towards the panel lines as such. The models I've done don't win awards.

    Richy Rich

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  • Evan D
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    Thank you

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  • davegee
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    Originally posted by Evan D View Post
    I was on the Midway from mid 1977 to a few days before Christmas 1979 when I transferred to Ike.


    Super! Thanks for your service, Evan. I also enjoy and get a lot out of your posts on HS. Good, thoughtful information there.

    Cheers

    Davegee

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  • Evan D
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    I was on the Midway from mid 1977 to a few days before Christmas 1979 when I transferred to Ike.

    Originally posted by davegee View Post

    Great pics, Evan! Thanks for sharing. About what year was that taken?

    Cheers

    Davegee

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  • davegee
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    Originally posted by Evan D View Post
    Some of mine. That's a 22 year old me in the cockpit.

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    Great pics, Evan! Thanks for sharing. About what year was that taken?

    Cheers

    Davegee

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  • Evan D
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    Some of mine. That's a 22 year old me in the cockpit.

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  • jetpltrich
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    Originally posted by didier n View Post
    Last few months i've been giving my F4 a new paint sceme. I used several painting and weathering techniques used by the static model builders. Giving the metal parts a authentic look was quite a challenge, as was the rising sun on the tail.. must say i'm pleased with the result. This is how the full size looked in September 1975.. Enjoy the photo's! Regards, Didier
    I spent two years on the USS Midway, 1979-1981, and we had two F-4 squadrons, VF151 and VF161. Although they were used and abused you did not see the panel lines. I will do my best to dig up some of my ole Navy pics.

    Richy Rich

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  • f4u ausie
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    Mine has the fms 1500 kv fan goes. Very well. 4 minutes. Comes down at 40 percent.. and carries 1100 grams of HRB. 50 awesome flights now

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  • Desertlakeflying
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    Anyone try the HH 90 Fan system out of the Viper on one of these?

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  • f4u ausie
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    Awsome as always. I still think U need a Kenworth 4 all thoseplanes

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  • Hugh Wiedman
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    Got out the other day with one of my F4's on 8S, the F16 V1 on 8S and my newly upgraded F18 on 8S. Summer thick grass necessitated the F18 upgrade. Love it on 8S. Did a short video on the take off run of the F4 and F18. May never get a 6S 90mm again! The SMC 8S HiV 4900 & 5900 are perfect for these.

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