Enlisting: Bomber Fighters; the Interceptors
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 05:31 AM UTC
Not too long ago our friend Bigrip74 proposed a Fighter-Bomber campaign for aircraft that can both engage enemy aircraft and drop bombs on enemy installations. When I saw this new campaign (scheduled to start on June 1, 2015), I thought it might be cool to have another campaign running along side for Bomber Fighters, the Interceptors.
An interceptor is an aircraft whose job it is to launch and climb quickly to stop enemy bombers before they can drop their load on territory the interceptor is protecting. Originally normal fighter aircraft were modified to do this job, particularly in WWI over Britain. Later, as bomb loads became more destructive, airplanes were designed around the need to meet enemy bombers as far out as possible and led to the single role aircraft of the cold war.
Any of these types would be acceptable in this campaign as long as the model is depicted as it appeared in this role. I'm afraid I don't have a definitive list like Bigrip74, but certainly would be open to including one in the rules if someone else has one.
So, what do you all think? An Interceptor campaign to start in July, 2015 and run along with the Fighter-Bomber campaign as sort of an opposite. Interested? Let us know!
Michael
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Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 07:00 AM UTC
Given that most modern aircraft are multi-role, I'd presume that anything newer than an F-4 would need to be portrayed armed for the air-to-air interception role to qualify, yes? This causes something of a problem for me since I really don't like to put bangy things on my models
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MichaelSatin
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Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 09:10 AM UTC
Jessie,
Yeah, that's kind of the idea. Would love to have you if you can see your way clear!
Michael
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Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 10:54 AM UTC
Well, I've got an F-101 and a an F-106 waiting for a campaign. You could also rig up an F-14A with Phoenix missiles for an interceptor.
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Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 11:56 AM UTC
Hasegawa EE lightning F6 in the stash, the definitive interceptor, at the other end of the scale, Pfalz DIII in 1/48 by Eduard. Happy to give it a shot but we would have two campaigns that potentially would have the same types represented, just with different armament. I could build my Airfix Spit V in either campaign, and I suspect my 109E could bo into either. I really want campaigns for my Bf108, IL-2, Canberra P.9, Stearman Kaydet and other non fighters. Alternatively, how about Aircraft designed as fighters but used as something else, Spit or P-38 PRU, Hurri tank busters, medevac I-15s,P-51 target markers, Reno racers,
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Posted: Monday, May 26, 2014 - 07:00 AM UTC
Too bad I'm just finishing a Sukhoi Flagon for the Trumpeter Campaign.
But this Campaign could be the excuse I need to get Meng's F-102
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Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 05:41 PM UTC
I have a Tornado F3 in the stash that should fit the bill - I'm in!
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 08:09 AM UTC
F-14A, F-15, F-89, F-94, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-106, Su-15, Mig-25, Gloster Javelin, Hawker Hunter, Tornado ADV, EE Lightning and so on...
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MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 09:07 AM UTC
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F-14A, F-15, F-89, F-94, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-106, Su-15, Mig-25, Gloster Javelin, Hawker Hunter, Tornado ADV, EE Lightning and so on...
Those are the kinds of aircraft I'm thinking of Robert!
That's 5 or 6 so far. This one's gathering steam slowly, but does seem to be picking up some momentum. Anyone else?
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 09:32 AM UTC
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F-14A, F-15, F-89, F-94, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-106, Su-15, Mig-25, Gloster Javelin, Hawker Hunter, Tornado ADV, EE Lightning and so on...
I'd add these :
Mig-31 & Mig-21 too.
Mirage III
Me 163 Komet
Su-9 / Su-11
Tu-28
Shenyang J-8
Saab 35 Draken
Yak-28P
Yak-25
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 10:27 AM UTC
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F-14A, F-15, F-89, F-94, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-106, Su-15, Mig-25, Gloster Javelin, Hawker Hunter, Tornado ADV, EE Lightning and so on...
I'd add these :
Mig-31 & Mig-21 too.
Mirage III
Me 163 Komet
Su-9 / Su-11
Tu-28
Shenyang J-8
Saab 35 Draken
Yak-28P
Yak-25
And some more
P-38
P-51
P-61 Yes it is considered an Interceptor
F3D
F4D
F-82
F-86
Hyakushiki Iii Kai
Mitsubshi Raiden
Mig-15
Sopwith Camel
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 10:32 AM UTC
And I just happen to have a F-14 with Phoenix missles and a F-94 in the stash
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MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 11:42 AM UTC
Thanks for the suggestions! A number of those aircraft started out as interceptors but ended up as fighter bombers in later years. Markings and configuration are going to be the key here. The one I had in mind for this campaign (if we get it up and running) is this bad boy:
Michael
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 02:16 PM UTC
More ideas
Of course with this one you'd need to be careful to hang the right bangy things under the wings.
or what might have been
Are "what if" interceptors within the scope of the rules? Think of the interesting and dynamic designs that never got to see service
Some even flew
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 03:05 PM UTC
I suppose all fighters from Nieuport thru F-35 are interceptors, and don't forget the offerings of the axis powers. This is likely another case where it's easier to make a list of those not considered interceptors.
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 09:51 AM UTC
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I suppose all fighters from Nieuport thru F-35 are interceptors, and don't forget the offerings of the axis powers. This is likely another case where it's easier to make a list of those not considered interceptors.
I think it would depend on the variant. For example the F-14A was strictly a fleet defense fighter while the F14D had srike capability. And I think something like the F-18, F-35 or Typhoon would not be allowed being Multi-role aircraft.
In the end both list are going to be pretty long.
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 01:10 PM UTC
I would be up for this campaign, the Me 163 would be my entry at this phase.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:30 AM UTC
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I would be up for this campaign, the Me 163 would be my entry at this phase.
Bob
Great Bob, I believe that's 6 or 7. It might be helpful if those who are genuinely interested in joining such a campaign would please give me a quick shout so I can be sure. Thanks!
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:56 AM UTC
I have a few
kit's that would work for this campaign.
Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 02:43 AM UTC
Hi!
I will be in with a Tornado in1:144 scale!
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MichaelSatin
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 03:28 AM UTC
I think that's nine. Jessie?
Michael
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 03:34 AM UTC
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Given that most modern aircraft are multi-role, I'd presume that anything newer than an F-4 would need to be portrayed armed for the air-to-air interception role to qualify, yes? This causes something of a problem for me since I really don't like to put bangy things on my models
Jessica how about building an AC being serviced with "bangy" things removed?
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MichaelSatin
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 10:12 AM UTC
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Given that most modern aircraft are multi-role, I'd presume that anything newer than an F-4 would need to be portrayed armed for the air-to-air interception role to qualify, yes? This causes something of a problem for me since I really don't like to put bangy things on my models
Jessica how about building an AC being serviced with "bangy" things removed?
And, of course, it doesn't have to be a modern aircraft with bangy things at all.
Almost there...
Michael
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:01 PM UTC
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I think that's nine. Jessie?
Michael
would you entertain the possibility of a YF-12?
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