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During the 60s, the USN sought a long range high performance interceptor to defend its fleet. For this Fleet Air Defense (FAD) aircraft and in favor of versatility, the Navy was directed by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara to [...]
Although not an easy build, Hasegawa's kit is still a very convincing Tomcat.
Noah, my 7 year old nephew paid a few more visits this summer. Lucky for him that a few family birthdays were celebrated at our house, since we have the pool.
When I showed him the old Mattel/Monogram F-14 with its swing-wing action, he [...]
The most beautiful plane ever built (the real one, not my model) 🙂 Lol
The Tamiya kit is simply beautiful.
At the moment I have not make it perfect but I think I will build even more to do it justice.
Let's hope!
INTRODUCTION
“There isn't enough thrust in Christendom to fix this plane.”
With that sentence, Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly sealed the fate of the F-111B and his Navy career. Out of the ashes of a plane totally unsuited for carrier [...]