Anybody up for an early jet cook up? Aircraft can be any scale but must be listed in the First Generation Jets as defined by Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-generation_jet_fighter
We need a minimum of one more builder.
Lou
PS 11/16/2020 A clarification on which aircraft qualify. Jet bombers are not listed on Wikipedia, however a look at the fighters listed reveal they all entered wide spread service prior to 1955. In future all jets regardless of function may be included as long at they fall into the aforementioned category.
I'm in for sure.
Lots to choose from the list
Cheers
Gordon
Sure..why not😋 is there a completion date? As I am not the fastest builder ( or maybe a large project list...)
Fraser
Farser, our cook ups have no ending dates. You can join any cook up as you see fit.
Lou
Seeing that building various models in the same post is confusing hence I have removed the individual builds back to my board and will post only the completed project here. If you wish to see 1st Generation builds they are available at
Hawker Sea Hawk - http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1795.msg19412#msg19412
Douglas Skyknight - http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1789.0
Dassault Mystere IV - http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1805.msg19510#msg19510
Dassault Ouragan - http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1806.0
de Havilland Vampire - http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1794.0
Correlating my references . I know I have a bit on the the SAAB j-29 . When I find that I will make a decision.
Gordon
Gordon, your impending Avon Sabre would fit nicely.
My Sea Hawk has the wings are rough cut and the fuselage is close to contour shaping.
Lou
Re: First generation Cook Up.
I'm in!
Saab J-21r I like pushers!
ZumaAir (aka; john)
I look forward to it.
Lou
Looking good Lou
Gordon
Roll out 22 Aug 2020. Home decals with Lifelike extra dark sea gray and Tamiya sky. A joy to build once I figure out how to do the wings.
Lou
Excellent work Lou, impressive decals. Regards Paul J.
Masterful model Lou! I can almost hear it going by 😃
Fraser
Thank you both.
Lou
John has graced us with his 1st generation jet, the Saab 21.
Lou for ZumaAir AKA John Cairns
Looks good. Twin boom aircraft have a certain look to them from all angles. Nice.
Fraser
Second 1st Generation Jet roll out 17 October 2020.
Lou
My third 1st Generation Jet is the Douglas F3D Skyknight.
Lou
All nicely done Lou. What are you using for the black windshields and details?
Fraser
Fraser, I use flat black enamel over .5mm and 1mm masking tape.
Lou
Vampire is finished
Gordon
Excellent Vampire Gordon. A very nice addition to the 1st Generation Jet cook-up.
Lou
MD 450 Ouragan completed
I think this is the best one so far. Congratulations Gordon.
Lou
Thank you Lou.
Gordon
A clarification on which aircraft qualify. Jet bombers are not listed on Wikipedia, however a look at the fighters listed reveal they all entered wide spread service prior to 1955. In future all jets regardless of function may be included as long at they fall into the aforementioned category.
Lou
The Vautour IIA is painted in Israeli Air Force (IAF) colours circa 1959. First flown in 1950, the IIA version did not gain much favour with the French Armée de l'Air. However the Vautour IIA gave good service the the IAF where is was used in ground attack roll with a degree of success.
Lou
Construction details may be found at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1825.0
Nicely done Lou. Thanks for sharing another project!
Fraser
SAAB J-29C finished
Cheers
Gordon
I have cut something else out but am still toying with a couple of others.
Will decide in the New Year.
Cheers
Gordon
Another excellent model Gordon. I look forward to your next year's projects.
Lou
Very nice model. Really like the camo paint with the UN insignia.
Fraser
Thank you Fraser and Lou.
Enjoyed the build. Learnt a few things along the way.
Cheers
Gordon
He 162 finished
Cheers
Gordon
Outstanding addition Gordon.
Lou
Thank You Lou
Gordon
Nice looking model. It really looks sleek with the yellow inlet. Well done!
Fraser
Mig- 15 finished.
Cheers
Gordon
Excellent addition to the 1st generation jets.
Lou
Thank You Lou ,
Gordon
FYI. i forgot to post pictures to this thread of my Banshee. Construction details and more photos of the Banshee can be found in Fraser's Projects.
Regards,
Fraser
Beautiful angle on your magnificent Banshee.
Lou
De Havilland FB 31 Vampire added.
Cheers
Gordon
Awesome Vampire Gordon.
Lou
I have cut something out that has been done previously but I have always liked it and I have a store bought canopy that I need to use.
I'll stick something up as it progresses further.
Cheers
Gordon
In the overall scheme of things vacuum form canopies are fairly cheap. I friend of mine ordered a 1/48 Hurricane canopy and found that the best price was from Australia. His cost was around $9.00 CDN.
Lou
I picked up an assorted batch for 3 bucks a few years ago . The Blenheim canopy was the first one used.
Gordon
Hawker Sea Hawk finished.
I have a Republic F-84F cut out and ready to go which will started when BAT and Siskin are further progressed.
Cheers
Gordon
Gordon has produced a magnificent F-84F. The 1/60 scale Republic Thunderstreak is done up in the colourful scheme of the Belgian Air Force.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_2022_Republic_F84F_Thunderstreak_.png)
I have been lax in posting to various cook-ups. Here are some 1st generation jets currently in my collection.
1/32
Republic Thunderjet
Canadair Silver Star
1/48
Canadair Sabre
De Havilland Vampire
Hawker Hunter
1/72
De Havilland DH-106 Comet
CAC Avon Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre "Miss Louise"
North American F-86A Sabre International build Strombecker kit Ray and myself
Canadair Sabre
Continued next post
Lou
1/72 continued
North American Sabre
Canadair Sabre
Canadair Sabre
Canadair Sabre
Alekseev I-211
Douglas Skyknight
North American Savage
1/144
Sud Ouest Vautour
Dassault Ouragan
AVRO CF-100 Canuck
Douglas Skyknight
1/144 continues next post.
Lou
1/144 1st generation jets continued:
McDonnell Banshee
Heinkel P.1080
AVRO CF-100 Mk 3
Jet Provost
1/240
McDonnell Banshee
1/350
De Havilland DH-106 Comet
1/700
Boeing BWB
Lou