Author Topic: Extended Service Life and/or Back Dated Inspiration (Read 13174 times)

LemonJello · « **on:** March 25, 2015, 04:04:50 AM »

A warm, inviting place for all those ideas and photos meant to inspire your fellow travelers.

Kerick · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:41:08 AM »

The Marine Hueys and Cobras are RW examples.

Chinooks have been around for ages too. There was the gunship version, Guns-a-go-go.

Food for thought.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2015, 08:04:40 PM »

To get Chinook into this you would probably have to either take it back to WWII (anyone for an Axis of Time Chinook?) or take it into the 22nd century...

Anyway, here are some possible inspirations from Clave:

WWI Phantom:

US ANG Bf-109:

Kerick · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2015, 08:40:16 PM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 25, 2015, 08:04:40 PM

To get Chinook into this you would probably have to either take it back to WWII (anyone for an Axis of Time Chinook?) or take it into the 22nd century...

At least Korea.....
Chinooks are like the Army's B-52. So good at it what it does there is no replacement in sight.
Chinooks in Avatar???

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:08:38 AM »

The Chinook is actually better than the B-52. The Chinook has (I believe) been in continuous production from 1961 to the present day.

Silver Fox · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2015, 05:16:08 AM »

C-130V delivering new recruits to Starfleet Academy. :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2015, 07:36:43 PM »

Quote from: Silver Fox on March 26, 2015, 05:16:08 AM

C-130V delivering new recruits to Starfleet Academy. :)

Love it!

Volkodav · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2015, 10:05:21 PM »

I have a slightly silly idea that should work, when did the AIM-9B enter service?

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2015, 10:09:38 PM »

Quote from: Volkodav on March 26, 2015, 10:05:21 PM

I have a slightly silly idea that should work, when did the AIM-9B enter service?

1956 I believe.

Volkodav · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2015, 11:26:41 PM »

My cunning plan is doable and it's something similar to what someone has has posted a real world photo of on one of the inspiration topics a while back.

elmayerle · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2015, 12:06:25 PM »

So, would a Harrier GR.3B or Sea Harrier FRS.1A (basically a GR.3 with the usable upgrades of the AV-8C and a Sea Harrier FRS.1 similarly modified - but with radar upgrades that don't change the profile) in RAuxAF and RNVR FAA markings, respectively, work as current aircraft?

Or a Super Sabre re-engine with a dry F110 and with the four 20mm cannon replaced by a single M61? Possibly re-wired for targeting pods on a hardpoint?

Volkodav · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2015, 12:52:49 PM »

F-404 Super Lightning!

finsrin · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2015, 01:24:30 PM »

Quote from: elmayerle on March 27, 2015, 12:06:25 PM

So, would a Harrier GR.3B or Sea Harrier FRS.1A (basically a GR.3 with the usable upgrades of the AV-8C and a Sea Harrier FRS.1 similarly modified - but with radar upgrades that don't change the profile) in RAuxAF and RNVR FAA markings, respectively, work as current aircraft?

Or a Super Sabre re-engine with a dry F110 and with the four 20mm cannon replaced by a single M61? Possibly re-wired for targeting pods on a hardpoint?

Super Sabre :)

perttime · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:16:28 PM »

What if they had Spitfires "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."?

LemonJello · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2015, 07:55:39 PM »

Quote from: elmayerle on March 27, 2015, 12:06:25 PM

So, would a Harrier GR.3B or Sea Harrier FRS.1A (basically a GR.3 with the usable upgrades of the AV-8C and a Sea Harrier FRS.1 similarly modified - but with radar upgrades that don't change the profile) in RAuxAF and RNVR FAA markings, respectively, work as current aircraft?

Or a Super Sabre re-engine with a dry F110 and with the four 20mm cannon replaced by a single M61? Possibly re-wired for targeting pods on a hardpoint?

In my humble opinion, both of these would be worthy entries for this group build.

dy031101 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2015, 01:54:51 AM »

Guess I'll be Shipbucket-butchering a Terrier/Standard-2ER ship for this one.

Kerick · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2015, 04:13:30 AM »

Quote from: perttime on March 27, 2015, 03:16:28 PM

What if they had Spitfires "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."?

Sooo, you've been watching Dr. Who and Star Wars lately?
Sounds awesome but where would you put R2D2?

jcf · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2015, 05:57:56 AM »

Quote from: kerick on March 28, 2015, 04:13:30 AM

Quote from: perttime on March 27, 2015, 03:16:28 PM
What if they had Spitfires "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."?

Sooo, you've been watching Dr. Who and Star Wars lately?
Sounds awesome but where would you put R2D2?

Behind the pilot.

perttime · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2015, 04:16:17 PM »

Quote from: kerick on March 28, 2015, 04:13:30 AM

Sounds awesome but where would you put R2D2?

Clave has drawn at least a Defiant with an R2 unit...

Kerick · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2015, 06:42:24 AM »

Quote from: perttime on March 28, 2015, 04:16:17 PM

Quote from: kerick on March 28, 2015, 04:13:30 AM

Sounds awesome but where would you put R2D2?
Clave has drawn at least a Defiant with an R2 unit...

That or a Firefly would have room but a Spitfire would be tight. Not impossible, perhaps a slight fuselage lengthening.

finsrin · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2015, 05:06:43 PM »

With three well along but unfinished kitbashes (one bomber, two gunboats), gotta finish them.
Also have about eight 1/1 small to large car builds in work too. Am busy.
Much as I am enthusiast of this GB premise likely won't be building.
You guys go for it. With all your imagineering and skills know it will be a - WOW

Claymore · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2015, 08:46:59 PM »

Hmmm... This has got me thinking of a conversation I had during my last stint in Talibanistan. God forbid, I might have to build another aircraft!

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2015, 12:43:05 AM »

I don't remember what I did this one for, but I think it had something to do with the Pegasus Bridge Raid in WWII.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2015, 04:51:12 AM »

Random Idea if anyone wants it: How about a M4 Sherman still in service today? Possibly with Reactive armour, advanced targeting/sensors, modern gun....

Kerick · « **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2015, 06:58:14 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 11, 2015, 04:51:12 AM

Random Idea if anyone wants it: How about a M4 Sherman still in service today? Possibly with Reactive armour, advanced targeting/sensors, modern gun....

And a much bigger engine! Instead of a tank gun maybe a 20-30mm gun and TOW missiles? Say its for urban combat where the range of a tank gun is not required. Berlin brigade urban camo. Slat armor. Go with a late model Easy 8.


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