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  1. Rainer Hoffmann
    Well, during taxi it's probably useless, but during take-off and landing it's a very effective safety measure. You don't loose time when you have an engine failure. As far as I know, the RAT of the Viggen is extended whenever the landing gear is down. So it's perhaps not even a pre-take off or pre-landing checklist item to make sure the RAT is extended. Just guessing, though Cheers Rainer
  2. Rainer Hoffmann
    I'm not sure about that. But I seem to remember that the German Air Force gets some Growlers (and F-35s). If that's true, the production line should still be open. But who knows. Anyway, good that the crew is safe. Cheers Rainer
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    Absolutely freakin' amazing! Cheers Rainer
  4. Rainer Hoffmann
    Unfortunately PKD never answered that question. And I couldn't figure it out myself ... Cheers Rainer
  5. Rainer Hoffmann
    Hehe, a BiBi, never heard that before ... No stash here. But that's probably because I started to scratch build when I saw the first pic of the YF-16 prototype. I had to have a model of that one, but of course, back in 1975 there was no kit. Since those days I've build about 25 or so models (none existing anymore) and since I came back to the hobby in 2013 or so I didn't complete a single build. Sigh. Cheers Rainer
  6. Rainer Hoffmann
    Very nice indeed! Cheers Rainer
  7. Rainer Hoffmann
    I don't know how well this works, but perhaps this is a possible solution to the problem of printing white: https://www.ghost-white-toner.com/hp-white-toner-printer/?lang=de&srsltid=AfmBOooRwZyxaRikIVcd0nxWyMQOa_r3vK1FtAMdLvhl1RxU-Z58HdcC Cheers Rainer
  8. Rainer Hoffmann
    Happy birthday, Derek. And best wishes. Cheers Rainer
  9. Rainer Hoffmann
    Wow! What a great Zipper. Great work Cheers Rainer
  10. Rainer Hoffmann
    Another masterpiece, Peter. But then I expected nothing less than a masterpiece. Cheers Rainer
  11. Rainer Hoffmann
    Jeez. Unbelievable detail. How did you do those hex nuts? 3D print? Would you care to elaborate? Thanks in advance. Cheers Rainer
  12. Rainer Hoffmann
    Oh, what a beauty! And that paint job is as perfect as everything else in this build Cheers Rainer
  13. Rainer Hoffmann
    Looking good Dan. And your choice of subject is, let's say, unique ... Cheers Rainer
  14. Rainer Hoffmann
    Says the man who didn't believe I would paint my JA-37 Jaktviggen ... (well, you were right, but that's a different story). Looking good so far, and I'm convinced you will do a great painting job. No, wrong, I simply expect that! Cheers Rainer
  15. Rainer Hoffmann
    Impeccable, as always, Chuck. And what a great subject and finish! Another masterpiece! Cheers Rainer
  16. Rainer Hoffmann
    Damn, how did I miss this? Just read the whole thread. Great work, as always, Dan! Cheers Rainer
  17. Rainer Hoffmann
    Here is a pic of a TF-104G of WaSLw 10, Jever AB, Spring 1977 (pic is mine) Cheers Rainer
  18. Rainer Hoffmann
    The pic of 63-13265 you posted above has definitely a dark green glare shield. And you are right, a very dark green (which "Flaschengrün" is) might register as almost black on film. Actually, when people build a German F-104, they often incorrectly use black instead of Flaschengrün for the glare shield. However, I don't know anything about US Starfighters, so some research might be in order. Cheers Rainer
  19. Rainer Hoffmann
    Well, I was referring to the color of the "triangle" on top of the radome and in front of the wind shield which looks quite greenish to my old eyes in your reference pic... And on German F-104s it was definitely "Flaschengrün", just lik in the photo above. Cheers Rainer
  20. Rainer Hoffmann
    That looks magnificent! One question, though. Are you sure, that the glare shield is indeed black? I'm asking because at least German 104s (including those at Luke AFB) had dark green glare shields ( the color is called "Flaschengrün" which translates into "bottle green"). Cheers Rainer
  21. Rainer Hoffmann
    This is inspiring and intimidating at the same time for us mediocre modellers ... Those blisters on the top of the wings and the louvres, just superb, as all of your work. Perhaps it has been asked before, but will you take her to Telford? Cheers Rainer
  22. Rainer Hoffmann
    Ups ... But you are pointing to a real problem, Pete. I've been researching the TF-104G lately in some detail. And the few remaining birds in German museums ... Well, I don't trust the paint schemes and the markings/stencils too much. It's always best to refer to contemporary photos, if available. But your example is pure gold ... Cheers Rainer
  23. Rainer Hoffmann
    No words. Cheers Rainer
  24. Rainer Hoffmann
    2nd! Cheers Rainer
  25. Rainer Hoffmann
    My Professor of the course on Flight Dynamics at the Technical University of Braunschweig used to show this footage as an example for PIO (Pilot Induced Oscillations) sometime around 1981. And he was full of praise for Phil Ostricher and how he handled that dangerous situation. What I didn't know until now, was that the engine nozzle didn't open when he reduced the thrust. Great video and great interview.
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