[simpits-chat] Website update...
Sean Galbraith
simpits-chat@simpits.org
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:57:58 +1200
>Ok, here I go extending promises again, but I can include an ARC-159 Edge
>lit panel for you brand new with the Escapac parts.
Mate! That would be bloody awesome!
>And so true about modelers messing up by having A-7 style canopy breakers,
>or just the wrong kind of black and yellow markings on their face curtian
>and lower ejection handles!
Yup, how many times I've had *that* discussion with various
modellers! Funny thing is, they do all the research in the world for paint
schemes and markings, yet do nothing on details like the cockpit and
seat! I recently saw a very VERY nice A-4k "Kahu" with all the new lumps
and antennae, but he had an A-7 seat and an E model glareshield and
gunsight... NO HUD!!!
Speaking of model detailing... I am working on a decal set for a Kahu
cockpit. Correct console layouts and panel details. Interesting project,
and a good use of the detail drawings I've been doing as part of my cockpit
project :)
Some of the units are at least standard, so the research has been easier
APX-100, ARC-159, TACAN etc but some are A-4k only parts and have been a
bunch harder! I got an A-4g console drawing which helped with the few
original A-4e/f panels, but there has been a lot of cross-referencing of
blurry photos and even rougher sketches ;-)
>I am actually up right now as I cannot sleep, tonight is like the night
>before Christmas, and my mind wont quit racing about tommorow.
Really.. huh? Would *never* have guessed that ;-)
>As for living in the right side of the world or at least right hemisphere, I
>dont think you can go to wrong calling NZ your home. NZ is a gorgeous,
>exotic place for which the only thing wrong that I can associate with NZ is
>the awful decision to chunk your Skyhawks. Other than that, you are doing
>pretty good!
>At least you are keeping the Kiwi Skyhawk vision alive!
Yeah it's not a bad place, just a bit remote from the cool hardware. Given
the choice of any place on earth to live, *right_here* would be right up
there with... Your garage, or Genes :)
Scrapping our A-4's was a huge mistake, and only done so that the
politicians could justify the expense of buying 2 757's for carting them
around the place. Oh and so that they could sell off an Air Force Base
which just happens to be prime real-estate!
I knew the writing was on the wall when they got into power and announced
that there would be a new "Minister for Dis-Armament"
Sean <who is lazing around watching TV... with laptop at the ready>