Tuesday, February 18, 2014

McDonnell Douglas Lithographs–Part III

XF-85 Goblin 1Some more McDonnell Douglas Lithographs - this time from my nephew, Ken Hetge’s collection.

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

The Aircraft of Lambert Field

CP13-0001

Part 1 of John Brooks article on NAS St. Louis from 1946 to 1953 (CP#13).

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Part 2 of John Brooks article on NAS St. Louis fighters from 1953 to 1957 (CP#14).

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Part 3 of John Brooks article on fighter aircraft of the 110th Squadron of the Missouri Air National Guard to 1963 (CP#16).

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The Aircraft of Lambert Field Articles

CP13-0001 John Brooks published three articles in Crazed Plastic #13, 14, and 16, detailing the military aircraft at Lambert Field from 1946 to 1963. These included Naval Air Station St. Louis and the 110th Squadron of the Missouri Air National Guard. I have listed all three articles under one heading for your convenience.

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Off the Drawing Board–Lockheed CL-616 & CL-421

CP36-0001From CP #36, an article on the proposed Lockheed CL-616 & CL-421 by Fatz.

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Off the Drawing Board–Lockheed L-206

CP34-0001From CP #34, an article on the proposed Lockheed L-206 by Fatz.

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Off the Drawing Board–Lockheed CL-333 & CL-453

CP33-0001From CP #33, an article on the proposed Lockheed CL-333 & CL-453 by Fatz.

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Off the Drawing Board–Lockheed L-173

CP27-0001From CP #27, an article on the proposed Lockheed L-173 by Fatz.

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Off the Drawing Board–Lockheed L-171

 

CP18-0001 From CP #18, an article on the proposed Lockheed L-171 by Fatz.

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Off the Drawing Board–Lockheed L-165

CP14-1-0001From CP #14, an article on the proposed Lockheed L-165 by Fatz.

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Off the Drawing Board Comments

Crazed Plastic (CP) published several articles by an author named “Fatz”. These articles were on projected Lockheed aircraft that didn’t make the cut. Fatz was a former Lockheed employee who did similar articles for other International Plastic Model Society (IPMS) publications such as “Flying Tiger” and “Dirty Plastic”. Here are the articles published in CP.

North American X-15A-2

CP31-0001 Crazed Plastic (CP) article with info on the NA X-15A-2 markings and modifications  from CP #25 by Mike Eastman. Also included is info on the TB-58A and the large pod that it carried.

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Honing the Hustler (B-58)

CP25-1-001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article on the B-58A Hustler from CP #23 by Mark Zimerman. Also included is info on the TB-58A and the large pod that it carried.

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AV-8B Harrier II Update

CP23-1-001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article on the AV-8B paint schemes update from CP #23. With paint and markings for the EAFB #3 AV-8B spin aircraft.

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Gemini–Titan Rocket

CP22-3-001CP22-3-002A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #22 by Michael Eastman. Paint and markings for the Gemini – Titan rocket. (Right Click to open a full size image in a new tab.)

Aero L-39 Albatros

CP20-2-001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article on the Aero L-39 Albatrospaint and markings from CP #20 by Ron Foulks. This article also has actual paint chips for the colors!

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AV-8B Harrier II Paint Schemes

CP20-1-001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article on the AV-8B Harrier II paint schemes from CP #20 by Bill Drescher. The promised second installment with paint and markings for AV-8B #2 and #4. This article has actual paint chips for the colors!

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Block 7 F-18 Hornets

Another Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #22 by Greg Kuklinski.

See article here

F-15 Turkey Feathers

A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #22 by Greg Kuklinsk on the removal of the turkey feathers on F-15’s.

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Number Three AV-8B Harrier II Markings

A Crazed Plastic (CP) article on the AV-8B Harrier II #3 markings from CP #14 by Bill Drescher.

See article here

Curtiss AT-9 “Jeep”

A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #14 by John Schonhorst, USN Ret. The cover shows a AT-9 “Jeep” WWII trainer in Factory markings.

See article here

Missouri Air National Guard F-100D Camouflage and Markings

Another Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #12 by Greg Kuklinski and Mike Mackowski.

See article here

Mo. ANG F-100C markings here

AV-8B Harrier II Rollout

CP12-0001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article on the AV-8B Harier II rollout from CP #12 by Bill Drescher.

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F-15 “Lizard” Camouflage

CP08-0001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #08 by Greg Kuklinski.

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All Gray AV-8A and AV-8C Harriers

CP07-AV8BAnother Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #07 by Bill Drescher. (Right Click to open a full size image in a new tab.)

A-10A “Lizard” Camouflage

A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #07 by Greg Kuklinski. (Right Click to open a full size image in a new tab.)

See article here

F-18A Hornet Camouflage

CP06-0001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #06. Click here to see this article: here

Japanese Surrender G4M1 “Betty”

CP05-0001aCP05-0002 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #05. (Right Click to open a full size image in a new tab.) For further information on Japanese Surrender Aircraft, go to this wonderful Vintage Wings of Canada article by Dave O’Malley: http://tinyurl.com/lvzkosu

F-4 Phantom II Paint Schemes

CP03-0001 A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #03 by Ed Yarbrough. These were two of the newest F-4 schemes at the time.

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P-80A Internal and Major Assembly

CP02-0001CP02-0002A Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #02. These two drawings were widely distributed in the past; but, seem to have been forgotten. (Right Click to open a full size image in a new tab.)

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Under the Sign – Part IV

Scan0006 (3) More products Under the Sign. I found a few oldies that haven’t been seen in about 60 years!

See below for Part I, Part II and Part III

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Monday, February 3, 2014

McDonnell Aircraft Model 260

Scan Scan001 A 1970’s  McDonnell Douglas serious proposal for a Multimission V/STOL aircraft of family. (I remember that a lot of work went into this project!)

For complete info, see the wonderful article at:

McDonnell-Douglas Model 260 VSTOL project

QF-100 Drone Color and Markings and Photos

QF-100-001 Another Crazed Plastic (CP) article from CP #17 by Ron Downey. I was treated to a Holloman AFB QF-100 conversion tour by Link Parker of Sperry Flight Systems in 1981 and follow-up at Tyndall AFB in 1983. This is the CP article and other photos from the QF-100 conversions.

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Download QF-100 photos in a ZIP file here or here (40 Megs)

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