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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: ed s on September 13, 2013, 11:02:58 AM

Title: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: ed s on September 13, 2013, 11:02:58 AM

In the early 50's, the Israeli Air Force was able to obtain some F-82 Twin Mustangs. Although soon out moded as interceptors, they proved to be capable ground attack fighters. A number of them were converted into specialized attack aircraft.  Modified locally, they had tiptanks and additional hard points, as well as having all radar and related hardware removed.

The kit is that old Monogram (now Revell) F-82. The tiptanks are some 1/48 bombs from the spares box. A second F-82 kit furnished additional rockets and bombs.  Napalm tanks are some old fuel tanks.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130912_201909_zpsf32dbaf6.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130912_201919_zpscd82acf9.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130912_201950_zps33cb0f33.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130912_202009_zps21c83780.jpg)

Ed

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: Logan Hartke on September 13, 2013, 11:19:12 AM

That is gorgeous, Ed.  It looks very realistic and plausible, as well.  I love the variety of colors and the realistic weathering.  Great subject and execution.

Cheers,

Logan

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 13, 2013, 11:43:18 AM

Wow!

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: elmayerle on September 13, 2013, 12:14:04 PM

Beautiful!!  That one looks capable of making quite and impression on the opposition.

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: Old Wombat on September 13, 2013, 01:29:19 PM

 8)

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: kitnut617 on September 13, 2013, 09:33:58 PM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on September 13, 2013, 11:43:18 AM

Wow!

My thoughts too ---

 :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: Brian da Basher on September 14, 2013, 12:16:57 AM

Wow that's just killer, ed! You totally nailed Israeli camo and the entire model is very convincing indeed!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: tsrjoe on September 14, 2013, 04:34:16 AM

now that looks neat, i echo my colleagues comments, a brill build, looks plausible too  8)

cheers, Joe

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: taiidantomcat on September 14, 2013, 04:48:35 AM

Awesome! Nice not have to do major surgery for once?  ;)

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: Dr. YoKai on September 14, 2013, 05:01:27 AM

 Very cool! Strangely makes me wonder what a JASDF Twin Mustang would look like...

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: FAAMAN on September 14, 2013, 12:23:14 PM

Agreed, very cool!! 8) An RAAF F-82 seems a VERY interesting idea. 8)

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: tsrjoe on September 15, 2013, 12:17:46 AM

just came across one in the stash, hmm, how bout an unofficial twin mustang build  ;)

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: kitnut617 on September 15, 2013, 02:23:11 AM

Quote from: tsrjoe on September 15, 2013, 12:17:46 AM

just came across one in the stash, hmm, how bout an unofficial twin mustang build  ;)

Got a couple in the stash too, apart from the one I've got built.  But I'd be up for a GB

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 15, 2013, 02:31:56 AM

If you want to do...and can get a few more volunteers to participate I can set up.

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 15, 2013, 02:49:10 AM

How about a GB for any twin fuselage A/C? I have a few F-82s as well as a Me 609.

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: ChrisF on September 15, 2013, 10:01:54 AM

What an entrance ! :)

Title: Re: F-82"I" Twin Mustang
Post by: tsrjoe on September 24, 2013, 07:30:00 AM

http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=988.msg52957#msg52957 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=988.msg52957#msg52957)

added some inspiration over on the (Twin) Mustang thread ...

(iv even dug out a Monogram Twin Mustang kit too) ;) hmm, now what to finish it as ...