SimonCornes Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I’m lucky enough to have a Fisher conversion on its way to me. This conversion seems to be a 2 seater with with standard seats or the drag you out variety. I was wondering what this versions role was? It seems pretty similar to the USAF A-1E. I’m just wondering what options I might have with this conversion as there don’t seem to be any A/m decal options. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 There are other people on the forum far more expert than me, but having built 2 of these conversions , I think I know my round them , The USN AD-5 seems to have been a jack of all traded, COD, Drone controller, ASW/AEW you name it , the bigger fuselage mean it could be used as a conventional attack aircraft , or it could be configured for a myriad of specialised roles. but I think the AD-5 base model is a basic flying truck For the record I've just finished the Guppy, AD-5W, and last year I did the USAF A-1E, and if Fisher were still around, I'd be building more of them! colinR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Colin, how about some pics? I've got the guppy kit. Just waiting to finish up some current builds before I get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Well Photobucket being what it is , (A total clusterflop) most of my model pics are still in there and inaccessible , I think, However there's a model show here in Aberdeen on Saturday , and my Guppy is going to be in the centre of a flight deck dio that's almost complete, so look for pics of that early next week , for the record the Guppy kit is a seriously fun build, especially when it comes to detailing up the rear compartment , and sticking that huge radome in place, I did mine in GSB , because I refer shiny finishes! Watch this space! Cr PS Looks like PhotoBucket has stopped its hissy fit for the time being.. My A-1E from last year , and yes its out of focus.. Edited August 29, 2019 by Scotsman Bad spelling makes my cry! MikeMaben, Out2gtcha and ScottsGT 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Thanks Colin, that A-1E certainly looks the part. I'm assuming the rear glazing was always blue tinted to give the back seaters a 'gloomy' environment in which to look at radar screens? I'm sure I've seen pictures of AD-5's with a wingfull of stores pylons although I'm not sure if Paul's kit includes any? I'll find out soon enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 The pylons are included in the Trumpeter kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Thanks Thierry - one question answered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Well having a break fro the aberden show, but I did grab a few quick pics of the Guppy... Did I say I had a thing for big dios.. no .. well I sort of do! CR alanash1963 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Now that is nice! Come back Paul - you are needed !! Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Photobucket returned access to photos some time ago. Some of them have ads I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 4 hours ago, MikeMaben said: Photobucket returned access to photos some time ago. Some of them have ads I think. You know, this Photobucket thing, I really can't be bothered anymore! I found it hard work to upload photos because my PC was old and slow and I would lose an evenings modelling in the process so I don't care any more! I love to see other peoples work though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I don't use it anymore either but some of my old pix are still there. I've transfered the stuff I want to keep over to Imgur. Just thot some folks might like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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