Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Group and Themed Builds => Swords to Plowshares GB => Topic started by: LemonJello on April 08, 2024, 04:28:00 AM
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Gonna jump in here and see if I can manage to moderate the group and build an entry at the same time.
Kit is the Testors boxing of the Italeri kit (in 1/48)
Decals are Draw Decals USFS Firewatch Cobra (in 1/32)
Not sure if it'll be a firebomber or for insertion/extraction of Smokejumpers/Firefighters. Guess we'll see where the muses take this.
(https://i.etsystatic.com/37348985/r/il/c495df/5278890733/il_fullxfull.5278890733_elsg.jpg)
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Great idea.
Previously I have done the CDF Bronco, so this makes sense.
I have the Draw Decals Firewatch Cobra decals but in 1/72 and maybe this GB would be a good use for them somewhere
The harder bit is finding an Aircraft they have not already used. ;)
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This is a great idea. Include an IR turret for spotting fires through the smoke.
I’m looking forward to seeing this.
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:smiley:
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This is a great idea. Include an IR turret for spotting fires through the smoke.
I’m looking forward to seeing this.
The later release of the V-22 Osprey by Italeri included some additional parts, one of which was the FLIR mounted under the nose and an IFR probe.
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Found a couple of decent images of the MAFFS (modular airborne firefighting system) that I may use to cobble together a whiffery version for this project.
(https://fireaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MAFFS2-patent.jpg)
(https://stratag-llc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMAFFS-B.png)
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Found a couple of decent images of the MAFFS (modular airborne firefighting system) that I may use to cobble together a whiffery version for this project.
LJ: If the MAFFS II proves too big for the V-22, a more compact option might be the Coulson RDS. One variant of RDS has been tailored to the C295 fuselage ... the cargo hold of which is a little taller and quite a bit wider than the Osprey. Looking at the photo of the RDS installed in the C295, it does look like these tanks would slide into the V-22.
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(https://stratag-llc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMAFFS-B.png)
Fill that tank up with Napalm for forest overburden-reduction ? (that time of year here).
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Interesting video showing a MAFFs being installed and tested on a C-130.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CACUOPFrm48 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CACUOPFrm48)
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I have actually done some work on this.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53698707903_ac729d9f33_z.jpg)
I tried the model glue/old brush stippling method to add some non-skid to the floor. Turned out ok. Gathering parts for the MAFFS that will go in this aircraft today.
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Worked on the MAFFS today.
Where it started:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53701358799_828e23f9a6.jpg)
Where it stands now:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53701020101_f2eabd290f.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53701020056_17132f857a.jpg)
In the Osprey's cargo bay:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53701358804_92a456bfc7.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53701456350_5a46d8569a.jpg)
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That is stellar scratch building... very nice :smiley:
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Awesome!!
Looks like an aftermarket kit!
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Crikey, that's good! 8)
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Woah! Fabulous work on that MAFFS tank, LM :smiley:
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Found this
https://wildfiretoday.com/2010/01/03/will-the-osprey-ever-fight-fires/ (https://wildfiretoday.com/2010/01/03/will-the-osprey-ever-fight-fires/)
Hear me out - what if this ship's mission was to create an LZ for landing firefighting equipment?
It hovers and starts a back-burn, (read this https://www.wired.com/2015/08/flame-throwing-helicopter-fights-wildfires/ (https://www.wired.com/2015/08/flame-throwing-helicopter-fights-wildfires/) )
then pops up to observe and then dumps it's water load on the LZ prior to the Smoke Jumpers and/or gear being landed by other means?
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Superb!