Author Topic: 74 Sqn 1972 ? (Read 12295 times)

tc2324 · « **on:** February 01, 2012, 06:31:30 AM »

1972?? I hear you ask....! But 74 Sqn disbanded at Tenagh on the 31st August 1971...?

Well, thats correct and it`s well known that it was another 13+ years before 74 reformed and got their F-4J(UK)`s.

However, what isn`t well known is that as with all Sqn disbandments, rumour control took over, and it was widely believed, if not accepted at the time, that the `Tigers` would reform in a matter of months on another type of cat.

Even Doug Tidy, author of `I Fear No Man` wrote at the time that he was looking forward to possibly seeing these two cats merge into a `hybrid`.

So, if you haven`t guessed already, scroll down to find out.

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Brian da Basher · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:59:56 AM »

With box art like that and your incredible imagination, this baby's bound to be one for the books, tc! I'm very much looking forward to seeing more!

Brian da Basher

elmayerle · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2012, 11:37:34 AM »

Aww, I was hoping it would be an updated and Anglicized F11F.

This should prove rather interesting.

JP Vieira · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:35:27 PM »

Looking forward to see this one

ChrisF · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2012, 01:35:19 AM »

Hang on.. did i read that right, your merging a Phantom and a Jaguar ?

I APPROVE !!

tc2324 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:14:57 AM »

Quote from: ChrisF on February 02, 2012, 01:35:19 AM

Hang on.. did i read that right, your merging a Phantom and a Jaguar ?

I APPROVE !!

Sorry chris/guys, no bashing or weird and wonderful schemes on this one I`m afraid. It`s more of a `could have been`, (COB), rather than a whif. I`m working on a project involving 74 Sqn and I thought this would make a nice diversion away from the real world builds.

Anyhoo, made a good start on this as it`s pretty simple in it`s construction. No head aches so far.

ChrisF · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:48:04 AM »

Im still keeping an eye on it :)

tc2324 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2012, 07:06:41 AM »

Still looking a little `moist`, the first layer of `finest green` has been applied.

tc2324 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:50:49 AM »

If your wondering why the lack of updates on this......, well...., I had a bit of a set back........,

No real idea why this happened , although I think I can make a reasonable guess, so I`m going to have to strip it all back down and start again. Once I`ve calmed down that is....

ChrisF · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:29:42 AM »

Christ !! What on earth happened there ?!

Doom! · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:30:17 AM »

Aghhhhhhh! Sorry to see this happen

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:35:55 AM »

Man I hate it when paint goes all bodgy like that. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed the next time is the charm.

Brian da Basher

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:37:34 AM »

That is odd. I am very sorry

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:39:53 AM »

Man that sucks. Been there ,screwed that up

tc2324 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:37:29 PM »

Turns out enamel and acrylic paints don`t mix......, apparently...

This is now more a restoration rather than a new build so looking forward to trying to work my magic on this.

tc2324 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:27:05 AM »

It is with deep regret that I have to announce the `death` of this particular kit today. Despite the valiant efforts to revive it, all attempts failed to bring it back to a condition that I has happy to continue with.

It worth noting that this model was carrying a donor card and it is understood that a number of donor parts will be distributed shortly.

The 74 Sqn Jaguar story isn`t over though and as soon as a replacement kit arrives in the near future.

ChrisF · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2012, 04:01:59 AM »

Bad times

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:58:35 AM »

That is disappointing... on the bright side the kit is a donor now

apophenia · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2012, 11:01:20 AM »

Condolences on your loss. She wasn't looking at all well but we were hoping for a pulled-out rabbit

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:31:44 AM »

Well the silver lining is that you can at least recycle some of the parts.

Believe me, I share your pain.

Better luck next time.

Brian da Basher

tc2324 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:53:28 PM »

Thanks chaps, but...........,

lets try this again shall we..!

New kit purchased, update in due course.

tc2324 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:59:44 AM »

I`m trying to catch up to where I screwed up the other Jag, may she rest in peace, so I have decalled the cockpit, (yes, I know thats cheating) and pretty much got the main fuselage sorted out. Hopefully by the weekend I should be ready to spray the first colour on.

apophenia · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:23:50 AM »

"Now we rebuild! Stronger than before, made stronger by hardship." :)

ChrisF · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:42:02 AM »

I just cant help thinking of this...
(The video's owner prevents external embedding)

Rafael · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:11:36 AM »

Twice's the charm!
Coming along nicely. Jaguars are failproof

tc2324 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2012, 11:03:33 PM »

Thanks guys, and Chris, it feels like I`m building a Six Million Dollar man although I haven`t taken into consideration inflation which should bring it up to it being called the Six Billion Dollar man....

Anyway, slow progress, but starting to look more like a `kitty` every day.

Now, do I glue the canopy into place and then mask, or do my usual mask first and then stick into place...

ChrisF · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2012, 07:57:28 AM »

Go with whatever works for you. We all have different ways of getting around challenges...

Cliffy B · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2012, 08:13:51 AM »

I'd look at this way; does it fit nice and snugly or does it need putty? If it fits, paint it separately, if not, putty away and then paint it all at once. Again, whichever is easier for you. Just my $0.02.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2012, 10:23:20 AM »

I've done both methods.

With the glue on first, I had some paint get under the canopy/fuselage seam and creep up inside my canopy.

Either way I use Krystal Klear / White Glue to fill any gaps around the canopy / fuselage interface.

Carl

tc2324 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 21, 2012, 10:08:08 PM »

So this is how the original should have looked nearly 3 weeks ago. Now I feel up to date on this.

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #30 on:** February 21, 2012, 10:49:44 PM »

Way to bounce back!!

tc2324 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:47:12 AM »

Finally got this one completed after nearly a week of staring into the great white telephone to god.

Not my usual `out there` kind of whif project, perhaps more a `what could have been`, (or wchb for short..., although that just doesn`t quite roll off the tongue as well as whif......), but it was a nice little project to work on.

Didn`t go for the Black Tail look that most 74 types had as I felt that if this conversion from fighter to ground attack had taken place, the top brass would have banned it on `tactical` grounds.

Anyway, enjoy the pics of my interpretation on how the Jaguar GR.1 would have looked in `Tiger colours`.

Doom! · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:13:05 AM »

Jags look good no matter what they wear, this one is no exception!

JP Vieira · « **Reply #33 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:15:06 AM »

Great Build!

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #34 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:47:07 AM »

Sharp as a tack! Well done!

Brian da Basher

ChrisF · « **Reply #35 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:21:11 AM »

Nice one ! She made it in the end !

Oh glad your feelin better too ! lol


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