Post by tausugair on Apr 19, 2013 15:11:21 GMT -5
"LIGHTNING" - Rancudo's F-5A 5th FW CO mount -
Apology for the grainy pix, but just the same kindly share them with me: ( the Mitsubishi Pajero is an extra poser for scale effect only)
( Note:Jose E Rancudo later became Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force prior to his retirement in late 70s)..
Decal used is from (Philippine made) HARIBON Decals . .
Several actual photos of the prototype showed the machine with under belly pylon but without belly tank as well as un-armed (i.e., sans sidewinders) . . I opted to have the underbelly pylon carry a drop tank as shown above.. Sidewinder dou is being prepared to be slung on the outboard wing pylons (just for effect, later on).. The kit is 72nd Italeri . . with scratch-built simulation of 20-mm M-39 Cannon, Canopy Actuator . . . the Aluminum Lacquer painted finish of the original is simulated with Bosny (Krylon equivalent) Chrome enamel (should've laced it generously with some white to reduce the chrome-y effect)...
Thanks for looking...
Farouk
(working presently on KITS of T-28D and OV-10A - both 72nd, Philippine AF markings-also from HARIBON Decals)
Apology for the grainy pix, but just the same kindly share them with me: ( the Mitsubishi Pajero is an extra poser for scale effect only)
( Note:Jose E Rancudo later became Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force prior to his retirement in late 70s)..
Decal used is from (Philippine made) HARIBON Decals . .
Several actual photos of the prototype showed the machine with under belly pylon but without belly tank as well as un-armed (i.e., sans sidewinders) . . I opted to have the underbelly pylon carry a drop tank as shown above.. Sidewinder dou is being prepared to be slung on the outboard wing pylons (just for effect, later on).. The kit is 72nd Italeri . . with scratch-built simulation of 20-mm M-39 Cannon, Canopy Actuator . . . the Aluminum Lacquer painted finish of the original is simulated with Bosny (Krylon equivalent) Chrome enamel (should've laced it generously with some white to reduce the chrome-y effect)...
Thanks for looking...
Farouk
(working presently on KITS of T-28D and OV-10A - both 72nd, Philippine AF markings-also from HARIBON Decals)