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- Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:42 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Hobby Boss 1/48 Tornado Gr4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2073
Hobby Boss 1/48 Tornado Gr4
Haven't posted on here for a long long time but I thought as this kit was a bit of a dog accuracy wise I'd put some pics up. I am by no means a rivet counter there were a couple of things that were just too obvious. The most obvious mod is to the canopy frame which is far too shalow. This was rectif...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:03 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: A Slow Day On The Top Shelf
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3829
Re: A Slow Day On The Top Shelf
I don't normally comment on pics but these are really superb. Aside from the fantastic scenery shots they are taken as these shots should be taken i.e the aircraft with plenty of the stunning scenery in the background. Brilliant.
- Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: new use for Alconbury
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4834
Re: new use for Alconbury
I would have thought that a new build village with affordable(and thats the main part of this ) housing would be far more appealing to the area than a noisy freight terminal or a prison. It is a shame that these historic airfields are just wiped off the map like West Malling down my way however as a...
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Colt latest :@
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3856
Re: Colt latest :@
Sideshow bob thanks for the info. very useful if somewhat depressing to read. As to the previous comment re the red arrows and bbmf-I can see what you are saying but the cost of maintaining the BBMF(some of which are volunteers) is minimal compared to maintaining a squadron of jags etc. The reds pro...
- Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:05 pm
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: RIAT organisers get ready for bumper show
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3181
Re: RIAT organisers get ready for bumper show
I agree with Chris & Adam I think the organisers should be given a round of applause for what they've managed to bag this year, a fantastic lineup in my opinion. We seem to be the only country in Europe holding anything like this in scale year in year out, lets celebrate that ! If you're not happy ...
- Sat May 12, 2012 8:36 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: UK to revert back to F-35B?
- Replies: 292
- Views: 77638
Re: UK to revert back to F-35B?
Whilst i believe the c varient made more sense because it means our carriers could be more flexible I think that out of the three varients the C is now most at risk. The USN is the only customer for it and they do have other options i.e the F/A 18. If the B had collapsed once the harriers are gone t...
- Sun May 06, 2012 7:20 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: HMS Ocean and it's Lynx's 5 5 12
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1187
HMS Ocean and it's Lynx's 5 5 12
Here's a few of HMS Ocean at Greenwich. As per usual at the mo the weather was rubbish with bad light and showers. Here's what I got on Saturday. http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/balders1812/HAS/IMG_1436_filtered.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/balders1812/HAS/IMG_1481.jpg http:...
- Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:02 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Missiles to deploy on block of flats
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4819
Re: Missiles to deploy on block of flats
I suspect they are there more as a deterrent. If the gov't did nothing people would complain at that aswell. The idea is to show tommy terrorist that security is being taken seriously. Two armed guards at the entrance to an RAF /Navy or Army base wouldn't be able to do much but will hopefully put of...
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:20 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Mildenhall 28th April 2012
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4674
Re: Mildenhall 28th April 2012
Quality
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:50 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: New Zealand 2012
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3776
Re: New Zealand 2012
Some great shots there from Bob. Must get him to post some of his others Pete.
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:31 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: UK to revert back to F-35B?
- Replies: 292
- Views: 77638
Re: UK to revert back to F-35B?
I suspect that you are right about the ucav. Its the way the US wants to go and we are doing it to a lesser degree at the moment with land based aircraft.
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:57 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: UK to revert back to F-35B?
- Replies: 292
- Views: 77638
Re: UK to revert back to F-35B?
The laser targeting will be achieved by something that is internally built into the systems called EOTS-Electro optical targeting system(see http://www.jsf.mil" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and numerous tech articles on the web)This Provides extended range protection and precision t...
- Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:05 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Lynx on the loose in Portsmouth
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1263
Re: Lynx on the loose in Portsmouth
Very nice. Love the one with the Spinnaker Tower in the background. Another ship destined for Fareham Creek.
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:28 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: UK to revert back to F-35B?
- Replies: 292
- Views: 77638
Re: UK to revert back to F-35B?
Regardless of the cock up with which F-35 to have it is a bit rich of the Labour party to describe this as a procurement mess up. It was Labour who decided that we should have the carriers and yet they didn't order them for over 10 years and then delayed the build of them which increased the cost. A...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:51 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Yeovilton 20th March - Hunters
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3458
Re: Yeovilton 20th March - Hunters
Fantastic shots of a stunning aircraft. As has previously been said the quality and sharpness of these shots is superb.
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:55 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: HMS St Alban's Merlin
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1107
HMS St Alban's Merlin
Here's a few of the Merlin on HMS St Alban's currently visiting London. Yesterday http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/balders1812/IMG_8265_filtered.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/balders1812/IMG_8313_filtered.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/balders1812/IMG_8389_filter...
- Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:57 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: A day trip to Red Flag from Scotland
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6034
Re: A day trip to Red Flag from Scotland
Wow. Absolutely superb. Can't wait to see the others.
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:09 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: For the Record Mildenhall 15/03/12
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2772
Re: For the Record Mildenhall 15/03/12
Very very nice Dave especially number 2
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Future of Leuchars - not good!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3098
Re: Future of Leuchars - not good!
As has been said there have been plenty of base closures in the rest of the UK and bearing in mind the percentage of population in scotland is 1/12 of the rest of the UK I would say the balance is right. At least the military have kept a presence at some bases in Scotland. South of the border they h...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:43 pm
- Forum: Specialist Photo Competitions
- Topic: Specialist Competition : March 2012 - Gate Guardians
- Replies: 45
- Views: 23184
Re: Specialist Competition : March 2012 - Gate Guardians
RAF Coltishall 5th June 2006