+Wrench Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Just realized what I'd wrote...I could be in better shape that I am...but that's besides the point!! What I basically need, is a simple cylinder, tapered to a point at the aft end, and semi-blunt/flat at the front As seen below, I'm using the FAB-100 shape to 'stand in' for the AN/APS-4 radar pod. That's the approximate size, too! Diameter=0.280000 Length=1.473000 This real pod was used on a myriad of aircraft, and would be great addition to the WW2 stuff and for Korea in particular. It was carried on all the early Skyraiders (AD-1 thru 4, as they didn't have an internal emitter, it was attached to the wing), TBM/Tarpons, SB2C (if we ever get one) -- and the P-38M and a host of others!!! It dosen't really need a skin for the Navy, but a simple map of one color (usually white) would suffice. A small rectangular plyon would be a plus too!! Give it something to hang from the wing on...or the nose of Lightning.... In case anyone is wonder what that Avenger is, it's a TBM-3E, as used by VS-23 during the Korea War on ASW patrols. New skin, with redrawn panel & rivet lines; just need to finish decaling and such. And figure out how to release it... TIA!! Wrench kevin stein Quote
+Timmy Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Kevin Check PM. I have one made quick and dirty like - just need to know where to send it. TD Quote
+Wrench Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 That's what I'm talkin' about!!!!! He is a Great and Powerful Wizard, and his name is... Tim!!! Just about perfect!! I repainted it a bit (easy enough to create a quick psd to add a few layers). Maybe a bit thinner (reduce width by 1/4), but overall I'd say it's good to go as is!!! The physical model still has the ASV antena on the wings, but they can be simply ignored. I'm not gonna bother Capun to remove them ... not worth the effort. Besides, they can 'pretend' to be other sensors (for picking up cell phone calls or something!!! ) With many thanks, Timmy! Now, I'll have to update my old AD Skyraiders, too!!! Wrench kevin stein wonder how this'll look on Wolf's Lightning...and can I squeeze the RIO into the aft section of the pit.... ?????? Quote
Jimbib Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Here's a pic of one I believe... A little bit of technical data on the pod also... http://www.tpub.com/content/radar/TM-11-48...-487C-10837.htm Quote
+Timmy Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I thinned it down 75%. It does look kind of like a post-Cheers Kirsty Alley hanging on that Avenger Quote
+EricJ Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I thinned it down 75%. It does look kind of like a post-Cheers Kirsty Alley hanging on that Avenger hehehehe now that made my day! Quote
Wilches Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Lovely Wrench !!! The Royal Navy used this radar variant in the Suez theatre with the yellow/black stripes. There some photos in the NET. A very welcome addition to the Suez 1956 Campaign!!! Quote
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