John1 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I'm building a TER and MER for my F-4C. While looking at the kit parts, I have question - The forward leading edge of the vertical racks on both the TER and MER appears to be slanted backwards a bit, see below. Whilst the Tamiya TER / MER's don't have this feature. The leading edges of the Tamiya racks are squared off at a 90 degree angle. Is this a flaw with the Tamiya racks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 It should be angled: the same for the Mer, some walkaround pics of the MER can be found here, scroll down a bit: https://peterhamann.com/2014/03/08/aerobonus-148-scale-us-navy-triple-ejector-rack-ter-7-aa37b-5-and-multiple-ejector-rack-mer-7-aa37b-6/ Jari John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Another thing to note, the tips of the nose section of the TERs, MERs and other leading parts took a beating from the elements when flying around at several hundred knots: Jari John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 The Tamiya parts look quite good and give that bulky feeling of the item. However, they are not accurate to say the least. For whatever reason linked to the fact most model makers only put a quite absent-minded eye on ordnance, plastic MERs are a mess. And aftermarket ones were not always correct either! Eduard ones are quite good and easily accessible but the body is noticeably too short. A pity... John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 6 hours ago, thierry laurent said: The Tamiya parts look quite good and give that bulky feeling of the item. However, they are not accurate to say the least. For whatever reason linked to the fact most model makers only put a quite absent-minded eye on ordnance, plastic MERs are a mess. And aftermarket ones were not always correct either! Eduard ones are quite good and easily accessible but the body is noticeably too short. A pity... Turning out to be a decent amount of time invested in the kit TER / MERs. The only good news is that the MER will be on the centerline so if I miss a detail or two, it's not going to be very visible. Can't believe Mr T missed something as obvious as the sloped leading edges on the vertical racks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Further looking around there were some straight edged ones: but angled versions seem to been most common: Jari thierry laurent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 One of each so you can have whatever type you want i suppose: Jari thierry laurent, John1, Alex and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 On 7/3/2022 at 9:24 AM, thierry laurent said: The Tamiya parts look quite good and give that bulky feeling of the item. However, they are not accurate to say the least. For whatever reason linked to the fact most model makers only put a quite absent-minded eye on ordnance, plastic MERs are a mess. And aftermarket ones were not always correct either! Eduard ones are quite good and easily accessible but the body is noticeably too short. A pity... Reskit have been looking for accurate information and measurements via their facebook page - I really hope there will finally be someone who will get it right John1 and thierry laurent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 The angled front appears to be a go-fast bolt-on fairing. Somebody who used them in the 1960s-1970s needs to give us their verdict. Tony John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 23 hours ago, Finn said: One of each so you can have whatever type you want i suppose: Jari You are truly The Man Jari. You've also restored my shattered faith in Tamiya (kidding). I've already added the slanted leading edge to my TER and MER but am not 100% sure I like the work I did. Going to build up the TER/MER with the vertical edge and see how they all look under a coat of paint. Thank you very much for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just being helpful, here ia another large image of a TER-9: and a video of one being loaded on a A-4 during the war: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/85796 Jari Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 18 hours ago, Finn said: Just being helpful, here ia another large image of a TER-9: and a video of one being loaded on a A-4 during the war: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/85796 Jari That’s some great video. Thanks for posting the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 I second the compliments on that video. Fantastic. Crazy stuff loading those bombs by hand, I wonder how many of those boys ended up at the VA later in life with blown backs? Also wonder if that's the way it's still done today on CVN's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Reskit just announced the release of the MER and IMER! So it looks they found information. jeroen_R90S and John1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen_R90S Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I noticed they also release a later "improved" version. They seem not very expensive and I'm seriously considering getting a set to replace my anemic Trumpeter MERs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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