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ZeroFilth

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  1. So, i don't know if this is the right place for it, but since it's the models area i figured why not.

     

    This is what i built lastly, a Master Grade Wing Gundam from Endless Waltz OVA, from the Gundam Wing series.

    It was a 8 hours straight built, not much has to be done in details, some warning signs and stuff like that still to put on, but for now, the model is pretty much done.

     

    Pics for your delight. Some are a bit blurry cuz they're from my cellphone's camera, hope you enjoy them anyways.

     

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    This one has all my Gundam kits all together, will take pics if requested.

     

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  2. Well, the F-16 has a reputation that the Gripen does not as well.

     

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    The F-16 is pretty much all a country needs to get a good defense against the average invader or so, let's pretend Kuwait had F-16's stationed there when Iraq came knocking on their doors with Tanks and such, i bet the outcome would have been much more favorable to Kuwait.

    It's just a matter of having the right tools for the job, in most air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, the Falcon still is a big name. That's my bet anyways.


  3. I meant the US probably has better financing than Sweden, that's all. It doesn't surprise me that the French might undercut that to try and sell their planes, they're the most aggressive at sales in the world, although their Rafale track record would indicate a recent shift in that.

     

    Yeah a shift to pretty much... none sold until now, that's quite a mark really, never thought the Rafale would do so bad in that matter.

    I look forward to some Hornets flying around here, i had enough of Mirages and other Deltas for now.


  4. Super Hornets are so much bigger than the F-5 it wouldn't really make sense. Of the 3 picks, the Gripen is closest in size and general capabilities as far as range and such. As the only single-engined plane, it naturally is cheaper because your engine buy is cut in half (including spares) along with other costs.

     

    As for the "modern" MiG-21, that's the F-16. The Gripen is good but has really failed to make significant export success, largely because its US content means anyone who is approved to buy it is also approved to buy the 3 US teen fighters in production and they usually pick them instead as I think we give more favorable financing.

     

    Actually, the financing was the major reason Brazil didn't buy some F-16's to temporarily replace the deactivated Mirage IIIEBR. The choices were the F-16, Mirage 2000C or -5, Mig-29 or Su-27.

    From all these, the cheaper were the Mirage 2000C, and the French had a very good deal with Embraer. Though i'd still go for Falcons over any other, i sure do hope that our choice to replace the 2000C becomes the FA-18E and F, maybe we can put them to good use with our Aircraft Carrier, the NaE Sao Paulo, ex-Foch.

    Modernised A-4's and FA-18's would be a good enough of a package for our Naval Air Force as well.


  5. i could translate, but i'm too lazy lol.giflol.gif

     

    BTW, maybe our airforce buy the Grippen too, to replace our old and upgraded Tiger..(amen!)

     

    The way i see it, they'll make those Tigers fly till 2020, though their lifetime limit is 2017 after the modernization program - and let's not forget, there still are some F-5EBR not modernized, so let's wait and see.

    It's a bit of a weird situation our government is right now, the FAB - Brazilian Air Force - wants the Gripen or the S. Hornet. But the government wants the Rafale, for political reasons, but as of now, neither are on agreement on which one's coming to our Air Force.

     

    It's not specified which version of the Gripen is going to the Swiss Air Force as of now, could be the default C/D configuration, or the future E/F versions, or NG if you prefer.

    As a sidenote, the Gripen was chosen because it was way cheaper both at it's final price and maintaning costs then the Typhoon or Rafale.

    The F-5E's are going to museums or be sold to another countries.

    I just HOPE our country don't buy them, our Air Force has a lot of ex-Jordanian Air Force F-5E's and F's being modernized into EM versions. Main difference being the modern cockpit and instruments.

     

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    Getting a bit more into the F-5E matter, did you guys know the F-5E prototype is currently flying in the Brazilian Air Force? I forgot it's registered number now but i am sure it is still flying around.


  6. So, i just saw news on a brazilian blog that the Swiss Air Force is buying 22 Gripens.

    Considering the blog itself is pretty solid, i wouldn't say it's not true.

    The other planes they considered buying were the Eurofighter and the Rafale.

    I guess it was a great choice, out of the 3, the Gripen really is the most cost-effective, that's my opinion anyways.

    So what you guys think?


  7. Hi guys, my question is a bit technical this time, i tried to look for something up on the forum and on the net itself but i'm in a hurry to work.

     

    I'm using my TV as an exntension for my desktop, and since i installed it, WoE won't run, i get on the menu, i can get to the campaing and loadout screen , but when i get to fly, it closes and i'm back at my desktop.

    Is there any know issues about this config ?

    Thanks in advance.


  8. E em nova revira-volta, o FX-2 foi adiado novamente.

    E para a surpresa de todos, todas as empresas eliminadas ganharam uma segunda chance de mostrar suas ofertas.

    Os finalistas Super Hornet, Gripen NG e Rafale agora serão acompanhados na corrida da reestruturação da FAB pelos seguintes concorrentes:

     

    Lockheed Martin - Ofereceu uma versão 'descafeínada' do F-35.

    Sukhoy - Ofereceu o novo Su-35 e parceria no desenvolvimento do Su-50 (atual PAK-FA).

    Eurofighter - Com o Typhoon em versão Tranche '2.5' (como os Tranche 3, mas limitados).

     

    Por enquanto são esses.

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