jmel Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looking at external sources shows me that the main Air Force decal can also be on the other side of the Maverick, or both sides? Also the Yellow HE stripe has been in a few places based on images I have found on the net. Although, mostly they are just above the leading edge of the wing surface. It greatly depends on the version of the Maverick. The missile has been around for along time and has been continually upgraded. You'll need to find pics of the differing versions if you want to be accurate. The picture you're using as a "master" is an old AGM-65A that is not used anymore. This A-10 reference book may be of help. http://www.reidairpublishing.com/product-p/rap016.htm A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 No luck there, in fact it has a TOW down as an AGM... If you click on the TOW link at the site it will show the Maverick details, they just have the wrong pic. Here are some pics of various AGM-65 versions including the A. You can zoom in them or download them by clicking on the down arrow icon: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6402705 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6401301 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6461622 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6690172 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6498134 note there is a black band on the front which indicates anti-armour since the AF used theirs mainly to go after armoured vehicles, yellow is for high explosive which Navy Mavericks have since they mainly went after naval craft: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6476211 Jari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 The latest work on munitions has proven to be a bit of a challenge. The kit doesn't come with enough decals if you are running max ordnance for MK82's. Lucky I had saved some decals from the Trumpeter 1/32 Harrier I did late last year. The color of yellow used on the decal is many shades different. When I started this kit I was going to go for as much real world accuracy as possible. While I know I am entering the world of the dreaded bolt counter, I saw it as an opportunity to step up my game. This model has a ton to over come to be "real world". So I will drive on hitting the points I can in the time frames I can. I still am at odds with my AGM's as I will have to make some decals. To do will really mess up some time frames for me as time is always an issue not being home very often. Getting AGM info has been rough to get version markings. I ill probably go with my own version of AGM. Still putting decals on those. I have chose to get color variation on my MK-82's using a wash. I have experimented with it and received a fair amount of success. I have been using the home made sludge wash made of dish-soap, water and acrylic base paints. Whitey, Gazzas, Shaka HI and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 If you click on the TOW link at the site it will show the Maverick details, they just have the wrong pic. Here are some pics of various AGM-65 versions including the A. You can zoom in them or download them by clicking on the down arrow icon: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6402705 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6401301 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6461622 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6690172 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6498134 note there is a black band on the front which indicates anti-armour since the AF used theirs mainly to go after armoured vehicles, yellow is for high explosive which Navy Mavericks have since they mainly went after naval craft: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6476211 Jari Dang I missed this post. Thank you ever so much for the information! Just in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 It greatly depends on the version of the Maverick. The missile has been around for along time and has been continually upgraded. You'll need to find pics of the differing versions if you want to be accurate. The picture you're using as a "master" is an old AGM-65A that is not used anymore. This A-10 reference book may be of help. http://www.reidairpublishing.com/product-p/rap016.htm Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Cool stuff, me likey I have been studying your work. Its clear that I have much to learn. Your models are way out of my league...but I am chasing you! Very Nice work! Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank You for the compliment Frank. I am just an assembler, the real talent is all over this place and everyone is always willing to help, great team. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 You said that you've decided on a paint scheme / time frame for this jet, that will determine what you should have loaded as well. I worked on her for 17 1/2 years so, I have a little knowledge in this area. Steve Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 SapperSix, 1st off you're going to really like it here. I've already pulled up a chair and plan on following your build to it's conclusion. Joel SapperSix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) You said that you've decided on a paint scheme / time frame for this jet, that will determine what you should have loaded as well. I worked on her for 17 1/2 years so, I have a little knowledge in this area. Steve Steve, I have decided on he grey scheme. If you look at this build. You will see what I am aiming for, for the most part that is. I might change out 2 of the inner stations with GBU's. I was thinking of more of a current day configuration but may not want to wait for newer munitions to be ordered and built. So I might lose some load out / plane version accuracy due to my impatience and willingness to buy yet more aftermarket stuff for this plane. I would lean towards a CAS load out that might be seen in AFG in current operations. Certainly, I would appreciate any advice you may offer. -Frank Edited June 3, 2017 by SapperSix A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Frank here is one in current operations, note the dirt and the mission markings on the nose: Jari Whitey, F`s are my favs, A-10LOADER and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 That is an amazing amount of dirt/smug on that plane. Thanks for the picture, I will absolutely use that as a reference during weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Some of the latest work from the last few days. Rear landing gear was ground down as per directions for the Eduard Exterior detail set. Making the small photo etched pieces has been a real trail. I need to figure out some better practices for bending and working with very small bits. The Mavericks are coming together despite my attempts to sabotage some of my work. I will be out for a while. I will be back mid July ready to get in my zen state and work on my plastic bits. You all be well in the mean time. Edited July 29, 2017 by SapperSix Whitey, Joel_W, HerculesPA_2 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Now just a wash to bring out all that recessed details, and you've got some might nice looking Mavericks. and those Scissor links really do look quite good. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the struts come to life once you get back in July. Joel Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 I got back a little earlier than I thought I would. I have been doing a lot of research over the last couple days as I looked towards a A-10C upgrade from the current A version. I have found a ton of information including the tweaks list from this site and much builder information. I had no idea of the undertaking I had set about on. In the end I decided on a LASTE upgrade but found even that took significant change for the current kit. Because of my job/time/family/money coefficient I have neither the will, money or time to make all the required changes. This is not to even mention the munition issues. So my focus will shift from a bolt counter perfect aircraft to a modeling test bed, saving as much reality as I go. I will call it an A-10F "F" for Frank, my first name. I have many other kits that I can use to make my bolt counter special. With those I see that my research and decision making will have to happen well before construction begins. A more recent kit will help my upgrade capability in terms of after market upgrades and reference books. I made the error of following some build examples I saw on the net. Some builders had incorrect information, like minor placement error of the formation lights, which i followed. Hence the importance of good reference material. I have learned a ton about the life of the A-10. And much about model company kit issues and the quest for that real world model. I always build for fun and had always in the past just sat down and started building. But I feel the need to go deeper in to the kit and the machine. I started building when I was six years old and have had a few breaks during that time. When I came back to the hobby this time the market made drastic leaps in technology. And so has my need to dig deeper. I appreciate all the help that has been offered from fellow members. Please keep it coming. Thanks for information and thank god for all the other information and builds on this site that offer so much information and experience. I hope to be able to return the kind favors as I move forward with this hobby. Off to start painting engine compartments and detailing the engine itself. Harold and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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