[ZS-VAN]

Originally Posted by PappyB

That one could wipe out my "ONLY 2 CW Tomcats.." stance... Mr. Skunk, I agree -- it would be great to see.

I must say the new FOV doesn't look bad at all, though.

Which two PappyB? I've been snooping around your site and had no luck finding them.

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by ZS-VAN

Which two PappyB? I've been snooping around your site and had no luck finding them.

Haven't got around to photographing them yet! I've got a bit of a backlog to get through... I hope to get to them this coming weekend.

I have the launch config Jolly Rogers (203) and Grim Reaper bombcat...

[renyf1]

pics are now posted on TFM site flyingmule.com

[SKUNKY]

I would still rather drop 20 bucks more for a CW Tomcat and have the ejection seat handles, more refined gear struts and canopy mechanism....It's hard to settle for 2nd best even if it saves a few bucks. Whenever I've done it, every time I look at the thing I think "There's a better one out there, why did I waste my money on this?"

I guess if it's your goal to amass as many models as you can, it would be different, but such is not the case for me. I've reached the point where I can only afford (spacewise anyway) to take on the 'best of the best' so to speak...So I'm going to make sure it's the best example currently available, even if I have to fork over a few more bills than I would have for the runner-up..

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

I would still rather drop 20 bucks more for a CW Tomcat and have the ejection seat handles, more refined gear struts and canopy mechanism....It's hard to settle for 2nd best even if it saves a few bucks. Whenever I've done it, every time I look at the thing I think "There's a better one out there, why did I waste my money on this?"

I guess if it's your goal to amass as many models as you can, it would be different, but such is not the case for me. I've reached the point where I can only afford (spacewise anyway) to take on the 'best of the best' so to speak...So I'm going to make sure it's the best example currently available, even if I have to fork over a few more bills than I would have for the runner-up..

Here, here.. I agree 100% with your 'modus operandi' .

Sadly though, it may be too late for some of us to emulate your example of sound wisdom, Skunky.

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

Here, here.. I agree 100% with your 'modus operandi' .

Sadly though, it may be too late for some of us to emulate your example of sound wisdom, Skunky.

Ditto that sentiment Fly my friend -- sadly I'm a sucka for sales... and suddenly I have a tomcat or two from everyone when a year ago I had none

I do like to get at least one model from everyone though when possible for the site if nothin' else -- I buy the crap so that you don't have to

[David Hingtgen]

Ah, but we know Century likes The Final Countdown it seems. And while they're (intentionally?) not seen much in the film, VF-41 was wearing full low-vis markings during the movie. (VF-84 was in transition, lots of hybrid/unique schemes that year for each plane). So if Century keeps making Final Coundown planes, they could very well do VF-41 in "Libyan Shootdown" colors----or ones very similar. 1979 vs 1981---not any differences I know of for VF-41 paint (though VF-41 is one of the squadrons I'm least familiar with)

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by David Hingtgen

So if Century keeps making Final Coundown planes, they could very well do VF-41 in "Libyan Shootdown" colors----or ones very similar.

So.....you're saying there - is -a - chance.....

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by David Hingtgen

Ah, but we know Century likes The Final Countdown it seems. And while they're (intentionally?) not seen much in the film, VF-41 was wearing full low-vis markings during the movie. (VF-84 was in transition, lots of hybrid/unique schemes that year for each plane). So if Century keeps making Final Coundown planes, they could very well do VF-41 in "Libyan Shootdown" colors----or ones very similar. 1979 vs 1981---not any differences I know of for VF-41 paint (though VF-41 is one of the squadrons I'm least familiar with)

So when did they start getting the black radomes? I've seen only images that label VF-41 with black radomes as 1978 time

[David Hingtgen]

Black radome was the delivery scheme, and made a few reappearances later. By the filming of The Final Countdown, VF-41 already had several (if not all) planes repainted into the 2nd scheme (overall gull grey with small tail logos), which they would also wear in the Libyan incident. 1978-79-80 was the transition period for both VF-41 and 84 from the delivery scheme into the overall gull grey scheme.

VF-31 has black radomes more often.