SPA Modeler

That's the one. Apparently they were lacking low radar - hence lost a couple ships

I have the Sword 72nd kit of this version

keavdog wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:45 pm That's the one. Apparently they were lacking low radar - hence lost a couple ships

The Seaking AEW version was hastily cobbled together to fill that gap, but alas it didn't enter service until just after the war had finished.

The Gannett is a cracking looking aircraft, it's always been a favourite of mine.

keavdog wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:45 pm That's the one. Apparently they were lacking low radar - hence lost a couple ships

What was lacking was high altitude look down radars... in essence AWACS. Radar is very much a line of sight tool, so if an aircraft can stay below the radar horizon, it can approach closer to a target undetected. Raise the altitude of the radar transceiver, and it gains a much greater low altitude detection area. Especially over open ocean with no terrain features to hide behind. During the San Carlos Sound battles, the Argies could use the islands hills as radar terrain masking to hide behind until the last moment before striking at the Royal Navy ships.

I have picked up these things over the past few weeks…



Most of these off eBay, aside from the Value Gear set…



and these that we got in at work recently, that I am really wanting to try out…

Nice! I’m curious on how you like those Real Colors Markers.

BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:40 pm Nice! I’m curious on how you like those Real Colors Markers.

I’ll let you know in a day or two. I’m really looking forward to trying them out. Although they are actually acrylic and not lacquer, so I would presume that they are are 3rd Gen and not Real Colors.

Ummmm so yeah. Me too.

If you dont.mind me asking. What's that set go for? $$$$$

tempestjohnny wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2024 4:16 pm If you dont.mind me asking. What's that set go for? $$$$$

$100 for the box set.

Went to Hobby Lobby and picked another Gundam up. Kits are 40% off right now.