Cold War (1950-1974)
Discuss the aircraft modeling subjects during the Cold War period.
Discuss the aircraft modeling subjects during the Cold War period.
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1/32 scale F-100D Napalm Bombs
Uncle859
United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 - 08:59 AM UTC
Working on the Trumpeter 1/32 scale F-100D, Vietnam version and not sure if it carried 4 MK 77 napalm bombs which would have been two on each wing with the fuel tank between them. Does anyone know if this is correct? Also, did the pylons contain sway bars? The kit comes with a bunch of funky ordnance which is no good for a Vietnam bird. Thanks!
Jessie_C
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 - 10:17 AM UTC
According to this image
The sway braces were part of the pylon.
Most of the pictures I found show only two, either inboard or outboard, with iron bombs on the other pylons.
The sway braces were part of the pylon.
Most of the pictures I found show only two, either inboard or outboard, with iron bombs on the other pylons.
Uncle859
United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 - 02:55 AM UTC
Thanks for the pic. I believe what is shown is the MK 47. I have 4 MK 77 but someone has told me that they (MK 77) was used later in the war. Since I'm doing a 1970 bird, that should work. Guess I'll have to figure what iron bombs I can find in 1/32 scale to hang on the other pylons. Thanks much!