Subject: Re: Gallery Submission
From: "Steve Bamford ARC" <[email-masked]>
To: "bfg9000" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 22:49:00 -0700

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  From: bfg9000 
  To: Steve Bamford - ARC 
  Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 10:35 AM
  Subject: Gallery Submission 

  Hi Steve,

  I would like to submit the below-mentioned :)

  Cheers and many thanks!

  Sebastian L

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  Fujimi 1/48 Mitsubishi F-1

  The Mitsubishi F-1 is Japan's first locally designed and built jet. At a glance, the F-1 resembles the Jaguar, albeit being longer in fuselage length. Making its debut in mid-70s,  two variants, namely the F-1 & T-2 trainer. The F-1 is classified as a fighter-bomber, armed with either 500lb or 750lb bombs, and rocket pods.When equipped in secondary anti-shipping roles, the F-1 are being armed with 2x ASM-1 (Type 80) and a pair of AIM-9L Sidewinder + internal 20mm cannon for self-defence. Despite its age, relative combat radius and outdated avionics, the F-1 remains a potent platform in the hands of experience flight crew. 

  Model shown here belongs to the 3rd TFS, with the Samurai emblem & 'drooling shark-mouth'. I'd noticed that there were several other shark-mouth schemes within the unit itself. In fact, not all JASDF F-1 applies a standard 3-tone camo since various patterns were seen throughout its service. As for the payload, i opted for the following:

    a.. 2x ASM-1 (Type 80) 
    b.. 2x AIM-9L 
    c.. 1x 220gal drop tank 
    d.. 1x JM61 20mm internal cannon

  Happy Modeling!

  Sebastian L
  Republic of Singapore

  Photos and text © 2003 by Sebastian Lim
    
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