This is the
relatively recent release 1/48 scale Hobbyboss F-111C as depicted as A8-128
whilst in the service of 6 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force circa 1993 in my
favourite scheme worn by the Pig, the SEA upper and tactical black lower.
The Hobbyboss kit is
an absolute gem - no doubt about it... It went together almost magically, and
leaves the far older Academy offering far, far, FAR in its wake!
The only additions
were some aftermarket decals and a brass pitot tube in the nose... Otherwise
stock-standard
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images below to see larger images
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On a sad note, this aircraft was tragically lost on the 13th of September 1993 whilst on a training exercise near Guyra, NSW with both crew members on board. A testament to the risks faced by military aircrews even in peacetime.
After years of heartbreak with broken landing gear in endless house moves, I made the decision to place all of my models in a "flying" pose on a simple and sturdy stand built with materials from local hardware suppliers - and I'm extremely happy with the finish.
Finally this Pig can fly again :-)
This article is dedicated to the memory of FLTLT Jeremy McNess & FLTLT Mark Cairns-Cowan
Happy modelling from Australia!
Aaron
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