GMK Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, A-10LOADER said: Thanks, it's not an ECM pod, I want to add a AN/AAQ-28 Targeting pod to my center line pylon on my Harrier. I sent Dave Roof an email a few weeks back about this subject but, unfortunately he has not replied to me yet. Steve Yep, got it that you’re mounting an EO pod (looks way cooler, btw). I meant that the article was discussing the pylon in relation to carrying the ECM pod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 According to this pocket manual, carrying the GAU-12 and the “TPOD” at the same time on Stations 4A and 4B is doable. No mention of the pylon, though. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rwxk88479v98thh/AV8BNA Pocket Guide.pdf?dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Yes GMK that's correct. The Targeting pod was moved to the center line pylon to free up another hard point, on the wings, for another bomb. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Since my new paint booth is up and running I decided to break out the loadout for my 1/18th scale Harrier ( the pre-built version by Merit, not the kit ). I have everything except for a center line pylon for the Litening pod. Maybe someone who's handy with a 3D printer will make one someday ?? hint, hint. The loadout for the Harrier will be, x4 GBU-38's with the DSU-33 fuze. x1 CATM-9. x1 TATCS pod. Litening pod on the center line. The GBU-38's are really impressive and very well done. The TATCS pod was made by Nathan Horchem and, the AIM-9 was cast by a good friend using the Tomcat's AIM-9 as the mold. Steve Edited August 26, 2022 by A-10LOADER scvrobeson, chuck540z3, Greg W and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 I'm looking for someone who might be interested in taking on this project. Would any of the 3D printer guys be willing to make me a 1/18th scale Litening pod and center line pylon for my Harrier ? I've added the gun/ammo pods to my jet already and, would like to add this piece as well. Let me know your thoughts and what it would cost, thanks. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, A-10LOADER said: I'm looking for someone who might be interested in taking on this project. Would any of the 3D printer guys be willing to make me a 1/18th scale Litening pod and center line pylon for my Harrier ? I've added the gun/ammo pods to my jet already and, would like to add this piece as well. Let me know your thoughts and what it would cost, thanks. Steve You’re talking about the design & printing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 18 hours ago, GMK said: You’re talking about the design & printing? Yes sir. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 Got some time in the spray booth yesterday and today and was able to get the bombs and the TCTS pod painted. Up next will be the yellow bands for the bomb noses. Steve Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 Bombs masked and sprayed, coming together, slowly. Steve Greg W, F`s are my favs, Jim Barry and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Finished up three of the four bombs for the most part. Attached the forward strakes, painted the GPS antennas on the tail kit assemblies, flat coated everything including the DSU-33 nose sensors and, had to wait to paint the strake straps and some bolt heads on the tail kit assemblies until my hands weren't so shaky. I may paint the bomb lugs, I have to see how they'll mount on the racks first. I used a length of 1/16" aluminum rod for the TCTS pod probe and rounded over the tip. These JDAMS, by Flying Leatherneck Decals, are extremely well done and are like little models all by themselves. Steve F`s are my favs, themongoose, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 One JDAM loaded, three more to go. Modifying the pylons by cutting off those pegs and inserting some .040" brass rods inside the bomb lugs, which still need to be painted and, drilling holes in the pylons. Steve LSP_Kevin, Fanes, themongoose and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 I received my replacement GBU-38 tail assembly on Friday along with these little gems. 1/18th scale LAU-7 rails for my AV-8B+, from Flying Leatherneck Decals, thanks very much Dave. This 3D printing stuff is really quite impressive. Steve Greg W, Rockie Yarwood, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 Little bench time today and managed to get the LAU-7 rails fitted, big improvement. I'll get these and my replacement GBU-38 tail assembly primed and painted. Steve Rockie Yarwood, LSP_Kevin, Landrotten Highlander and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Finished up the GBU-38's and the LAU-7 rails and, got them installed. These items make a big difference in the overall look of the jet compared to what she came with. I still need to do the CATM-9 and I'm waiting on the center line pylon, Litening pod and, ACMI pod to be printed and I can finish this project up finally. Steve LSP_Kevin, Cheetah11, Greg W and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Oh that painting looks absolutely pristine. You’re definitely gonna cost me money on my hairier build after watching this come together A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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