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Milviz F-100D Progress Shots (WIP)

CP1207 said:
From what I have seen in the MILVIZ mix over the years- Colin is an insufferable pr..., or something.
I might not want to have a pint with him, but his products that I own have been at or above expectation.
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He's actually a really cool guy, and very generous. I spent some time with Colin and Diego at the USAF museum at Warner Robins AFB doing research on 3 planes that Milviz is building models of, and I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with those guys...oh, and we hoisted a few pints, too :) Also, I've been on the Beta team for 5 years, and he's a good boss man. However, if you steal his models, all bets are off.
 
Agreed. I've been on the beta team since 2012, and I finally actually talked to him over skype the other night. Very cool guy. We've got to remember that forums and facebook are terrible ways to communicate non-linear ideas. It's tough. body language voice inflection, all lost. He's a super nice guy in RL.
 
If need a wallpaper with MV F-100D: http://s25.postimg.org/4frhrxw4t/F100_tapeta2.jpg (save as from context menu, or take it here: https://www.sendspace.com/file/za6n55 ) pending to this model :wavey: .

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"Sabre Dance"

Because I'm a Sabre's FAN....wrong Sabre's.

Because this is such a great looking airplane and going to be another fine Milviz reproduction, I offer some additional information about the "Sabre Dance" in the following link - http://www.sabredance.net/whathappened.htm . An interesting read!
 
rvn817j said:
Because I'm a Sabre's FAN.... An interesting read!
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That is a good insight, the mention of the footage getting used in Hollywood, I recall the movie but cannot remember the name of it ... "a Sabre FAN" one thing I love about the MILVIZ F-86 is its flying feel in the cockpit , but to read about the incident and the man caught in it really gives it some, us, a memory knowing a little more on what happened .
 
Ian Warren said:
That is a good insight ... "a Sabre FAN" ...
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Sorry for the ambiguity. The first line was sort of a "play on words" or a pun. In addition to being a fan of aviation, I am a fan of hockey. For reasons relating to my misspent youth I am a fan of the Buffalo Sabres.

The page I linked to also contains other links that contain related information; such as how Hollywood used the video of the Lt. Brooks accident in several films. The one you are thinking about is "The Hunters".

All in all, I'm really looking forward to the Milviz Super Sabre and will try to get aileron reversal in ground effect during my first couple hours.
 
rvn817j said:
Sorry for the ambiguity. The one you are thinking about is "The Hunters".
All in all, I'm really looking forward to the Milviz Super Sabre and will try to get aileron reversal in ground effect during my first couple hours.
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Thanks :untroubled:, Ill have to dig that movie up .. they were flying F-86s but used the footage, think I'll be joining you in test flight mode ... course has to be Edwards :encouragement:
 
So that footage is of the C model. The -D has a larger wing/wing area. Aileron coupling was obviously still an issue, but I think it was more so in the earlier models. Although high alpha, and slow are still bad regime to be in.
 
MustangL2W said:
Cannot Wait to fly the Super Sabre.... Where is the SEA Camo scheme?? Phan Rang, Phu Cat, Bien Hoa, Tuy Hoa. These places are all calling their native "HUN!"
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Sea or Asia camo scheme? Why not!
(notice: WiP still)

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I'm just gonna throw this out there again. I know these are all WIP shots. . .I know weathering is an art in and of itself, something I don't even bother with because I'm not good at it. You guys are very good at it and that's great but in all the years I worked on F-100's stateside and overseas (including a short stint in Nam) I never saw airplanes that were "that" dirty. Just food for thought and everyone has their own preferences. . .JS.
 
Hi,

Though we certainly do not wish to contradict you in any way, we do have proof that the aircraft did, actually, get quite dirty "in situ".

However, it's important to note that right now, the amount of contrast is quite high and that will lower the amount of "dark" areas when we fix it. As well, of course, Colin is a big fan of dirt and so, that's what we do.

We do hope that you, all of the potential clients, will love our rendition.

Thank you

Kat
 
falcon409 said:
I'm just gonna throw this out there again. I know these are all WIP shots. . .I know weathering is an art in and of itself, something I don't even bother with because I'm not good at it. You guys are very good at it and that's great but in all the years I worked on F-100's stateside and overseas (including a short stint in Nam) I never saw airplanes that were "that" dirty. Just food for thought and everyone has their own preferences. . .JS.
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Hello,
So see this, more dirty and with leftover of paints. Some like it some not.
It's a model for sure, and the weathering's idea is to fool a little the eye also (weathering it isnt only dirties but shadowing, fading, scratches ect). You know this, You are the painter too. : >

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Katoun said:
Hi,

As well, of course, Colin is a big fan of dirt and so, that's what we do.

We do
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Me to! :wavey:

Example: my most dirty repaint: http://images78.fotosik.pl/197/91807ed4da11d08d.jpg : D (btw. Im not MV painter).

... BUT for those who don't like a lot of dirt and shadowing, scratches ect. MV model will bring also "Fresh factory" repaint + paint kit (doubtless). Do You like more clean aircraft? Perhaps this "skin" will be for You:

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Regards!
 
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There's a great difference between weathering and dirt.
My first tour in SEA was almost at the end of the 'Hun's' operational stint and the few I had the good luck to get a look at were worn but never neglected.
If you feel the need for some weathered subjects that is fine but strike a balance between clean aircraft and operational wear and tear, crew chiefs were fussy about their charges and never allowed them to become dirty.
I'll use the appearance of our 'Tracks' in RL and the plastic modelling fraternity's efforts as a comparison.
For example, my Troop (indeed, the entire Squadron) kept most of our kit stowed ins the hull, with a few items in the limited space provided by the external bins.
When the 'Koalas' (Centurions) finally arrived they followed the same routine.
Reason: Dense scrub and Bamboo thickets just removed anything stowed outside a bin!
Of course, most 'Armour Modellers' follow the 'Francois Verlinden' rule book and hang anything and everything off their 'shake 'n bake' assembled efforts ........... I'll get 'orf me soapbox now!
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wombat666 said:
There's a great difference between weathering and dirt.
My first tour in SEA was almost at the end of the 'Hun's' operational stint and the few I had the good luck to get a look at were worn but never neglected.
If you feel the need for some weathered subjects that is fine but strike a balance between clean aircraft and operational wear and tear, crew chiefs were fussy about their charges and never allowed them to become dirty.
I'll use the appearance of our 'Tracks' in RL and the plastic modelling fraternity's efforts as a comparison.
:encouragement:
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Pretty much what I have seen, not only with the F-100 but right up to the last ones I worked on. . .the F-16's. Crew Chiefs "are" very fussy about their airplanes as a rule and pride themselves on maintaining not only an operationally safe aircraft system-wise but also a "Clean Steed" and use every spare moment going over the aircraft to keep it looking as good as possible given it's age. I won't be purchasing this airplane, but I'd still like to see that those who do have a choice at least and it sounds like they will.
 
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