I am switching gears now from the Luft 46 series in 1/48 scale ( so far I built 12 of them ) to another favorite set. Those are aircraft that served in the Israeli Air Force.
In my long building career I started with paper models from the IAF magazine and then to plastic collection in 1/72 scale and then to 1/33 scale more detailed versions in paper. Now, I will build a few simple ones with limited details ( and no interior cockpits ).
First model I will build is the Tzukit. It is the Israeli version of the French designed Fouga magister CM 170
In the IAF service it was used as a trainer and was named the Snunit ( meaning Swallow as in the bird ) because of its V tail. That version was also pressed into service as a ground attack aircraft during the 1967 6 Day war.
There were substantial improvements to the aircraft made by IAI and the aircraft was then named the Tzukit ( Thrush ). This is the subject of this build.
The Tzukit remained in the IAF service as a trainer until very recently. It was replaced by the T-6 Texan II as well as the Aermachhi 346 jet trainer now entering IAF service.
Here is some info on the plane
http://ift.tt/1LZDQ9J
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To me , this is one of the most elegant looking aircraft with very graceful lines and practical aerodynamics. I also had the pleasure of seeing them in person and one was ( painted all black ) stationed at Beverly Massachusetts airport when I lived in the Boston area.
Isaac
In my long building career I started with paper models from the IAF magazine and then to plastic collection in 1/72 scale and then to 1/33 scale more detailed versions in paper. Now, I will build a few simple ones with limited details ( and no interior cockpits ).
First model I will build is the Tzukit. It is the Israeli version of the French designed Fouga magister CM 170
In the IAF service it was used as a trainer and was named the Snunit ( meaning Swallow as in the bird ) because of its V tail. That version was also pressed into service as a ground attack aircraft during the 1967 6 Day war.
There were substantial improvements to the aircraft made by IAI and the aircraft was then named the Tzukit ( Thrush ). This is the subject of this build.
The Tzukit remained in the IAF service as a trainer until very recently. It was replaced by the T-6 Texan II as well as the Aermachhi 346 jet trainer now entering IAF service.
Here is some info on the plane
http://ift.tt/1LZDQ9J
Attachment 253567
Attachment 253568
To me , this is one of the most elegant looking aircraft with very graceful lines and practical aerodynamics. I also had the pleasure of seeing them in person and one was ( painted all black ) stationed at Beverly Massachusetts airport when I lived in the Boston area.
Isaac
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