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Posted: 3/28/2023 10:13:07 AM EDT
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   Slight change in COMs for the artists up in the lift. Getting left in the lift sucks. I brought these in so we don't have that happen again. 
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Posted: 3/28/2023 10:39:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Slight change in COMs for the artists up in the lift. Getting left in the lift sucks. I brought these in so we don't have that happen again. https://i.imgur.com/OTuZ4LN.jpg |
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Posted: 3/28/2023 12:30:23 PM EDT
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Time for accountability formations!
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Posted: 3/28/2023 4:23:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Slight change in COMs for the artists up in the lift. Getting left in the lift sucks. I brought these in so we don't have that happen again. https://i.imgur.com/OTuZ4LN.jpg So... How long was she up there? (Assuming she since I haven't seen a guy doing mural work yet) |
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Posted: 3/28/2023 4:29:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brass: So... How long was she up there? (Assuming she since I haven't seen a guy doing mural work yet) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brass: Originally Posted By guns762: Slight change in COMs for the artists up in the lift. Getting left in the lift sucks. I brought these in so we don't have that happen again. https://i.imgur.com/OTuZ4LN.jpg So... How long was she up there? (Assuming she since I haven't seen a guy doing mural work yet) Some of her "lunch" hour, which is an unforgivable sin. Science, Math....eehhh.... Lunch? Might as well have signed my own death warrant.
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Posted: 3/28/2023 5:23:04 PM EDT
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She had the high ground? And paint?
I'd check that section of the mural verrry carefully. :😀 |
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Posted: 3/28/2023 5:27:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mak_380: She had the high ground? And paint? I'd check that section of the mural verrry carefully. :😀 I fully expected a message to be left, but I haven't seen it yet. She was gone today. I'll probably get chewed out tomorrow.......or deaded. Possibly both. I didn't sleep last night I felt so bad. 
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Posted: 3/28/2023 6:22:41 PM EDT
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It's here!
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Posted: 3/28/2023 6:36:34 PM EDT
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Just tell her you forgot she wasn't a Freshman anymore.
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Posted: 3/30/2023 10:23:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredman: It's here!https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/360589/20230328_151227_jpg-2762048.JPG 
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Posted: 3/30/2023 10:59:00 AM EDT
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Update 3/30
Our details continue on the Dragon Egg drone and our FuGo balloon.  Clean up and new paint on our cowlings to get us ever closer to a finished product.  Heads painted and installed. We need to add some paper mache to blend the cowling a little further.  Thermal pod is refined a bit in shape and ready for paper mache and paint. We also erased and moved the star to a more perfect location. We were off about 1" low.  Our "ANG" needs cleaned up a bit, but our "Wyoming" is all set and getting painted up.  Gal who painted up our bucking horse did an amazing job on such a small graphic.   We are getting paint on the inside of the cockpit. It's a pain in the butt to get the back side there.  Our tower is getting shingles. Spotting scope is now installed.  Blending of our smoke and sky is going well and we are close to being done with it. It may happen today, or tomorrow. No "Eagles" were left yesterday, but one of my radios died by the end of the day using regular batteries. The "Eagles" checked in frequently with "The Nest" through out the day.  I managed to find the other rechargable tucked away with my "extra firearms pieces" boxes.Area to be blended today.  Our smokejumper cloud set up with the hoists. Those hoists sure have been handy over the years. Thank you ARFCOM!   We started pulling wire for the motors and lights yesterday.   I didn't plan on us getting the marker lights on the wing tip so we didn't have it laid out, but the students convinced me we could do it, so we are working to get those and others set up. Anyone know if the light on the top of the tail is "white"?  We've got some LEDs that we can utilize for the starboard wing tip. We will fab a lens to go over and look correct.  |
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Posted: 3/30/2023 12:21:48 PM EDT
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Can't remember all the years, but do you do commemorate the shirt in that area, presentation case or painted representation?
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Posted: 3/30/2023 12:44:43 PM EDT
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Awesome progress!
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Posted: 3/30/2023 2:33:15 PM EDT
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From pilot seat, left wingtip is red, right wingtip is green and top of tail is white strobe (Xenon flash) flashing once per second.
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Posted: 3/30/2023 2:35:42 PM EDT
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"Anyone know if the light on the tail is white?" Yes, as far as I know the white (constant) light faces to the rear. There is a (blinking) red light on top of the vertical stabilizer that shows in every direction but forward. Where is our professional pilots? Help!
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Posted: 3/30/2023 4:45:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: redoubt]
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Posted: 3/30/2023 7:00:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cargo: Can't remember all the years, but do you do commemorate the shirt in that area, presentation case or painted representation? We've painted the back logo the last few years. We need to figure out what we are going to do this year. |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 7:55:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/31/2023 9:29:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OlKev: https://www.oxleygroup.com/images/applications/app-c130.png That exact image has been printed a couple times yesterday. We need to know where the anit collision light on the bottom of the fuselage goes. That image doesn't show any. We found the spot for the upper light, right in front of the start of the tail. |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 9:38:17 AM EDT
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Update 3/31
Frantic Friday Edition. It's still snowing in WY.  Where is Spring? This may warm up our C-130 a bit. Nose art begins. We had to find a slightly less spicy version.   More graphics getting painted on yesterday. We need some clean up today on a couple of them.  Our starboard wing light. We had this all set for the lens, and a student decided to mess with it a bit, and broke it, so we need to make another. Adding the LED under the lens, and painting the background so it looks like it's glowing. We had a bit of a failure during wiring, as one came loose, but we got it fixed by the end of the day. We used a battery to function check.    I had a couple LEDs left over from messing with my wife's 4runner, and found a use for them.    Paper mache over the thermal pod should allow us to paint today and get the lens mounted up soon.  |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 1:48:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Update 3/31 Frantic Friday Edition. It's still snowing in WY. Where is Spring? This may warm up our C-130 a bit. Nose art begins. We had to find a slightly less spicy version. https://i.imgur.com/YVAs91j.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tNr2QpR.jpg More graphics getting painted on yesterday. We need some clean up today on a couple of them. https://i.imgur.com/jBaHyyy.jpg Our starboard wing light. We had this all set for the lens, and a student decided to mess with it a bit, and broke it, so we need to make another. Adding the LED under the lens, and painting the background so it looks like it's glowing. We had a bit of a failure during wiring, as one came loose, but we got it fixed by the end of the day. We used a battery to function check. https://i.imgur.com/GfNzCFK.jpg https://i.imgur.com/8i0mANB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/8o8C6Vd.jpg I had a couple LEDs left over from messing with my wife's 4runner, and found a use for them. https://i.imgur.com/JS1qWAI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MdK8N08.jpg Paper mache over the thermal pod should allow us to paint today and get the lens mounted up soon. https://i.imgur.com/v23jYte.jpg Some of the rivets on the tail are protruding a little bit, not clipped right or work loose? |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 11:18:12 PM EDT
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I am always impressed.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 8:20:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brass: Some of the rivets on the tail are protruding a little bit, not clipped right or work loose? There are rivets all over the plane that are not ideal, and many thst have been knocked loose, or missing. We found a whole section near the cargo doors yesterday that was missing completely. Students address them as we find them, when they have a few minutes. We probably will never get them all perfect. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 1:26:50 PM EDT
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The Investors are Concerned.
Maybe another coat of paint or three will help them stay in place? Spackle? Have any of the other projects lost rivets? (They are doing a great job- is now the time to introduce leaf painting?)
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Posted: 4/1/2023 1:42:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mak_380: The Investors are Concerned. Maybe another coat of paint or three will help them stay in place? Spackle? Have any of the other projects lost rivets? (They are doing a great job- is now the time to introduce leaf painting?) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mak_380: The Investors are Concerned. Maybe another coat of paint or three will help them stay in place? Spackle? Have any of the other projects lost rivets? (They are doing a great job- is now the time to introduce leaf painting?) Unexpected death of well-loved art teacher is a mystery, say students. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 2:12:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: There are rivets all over the plane that are not ideal, and many thst have been knocked loose, or missing. We found a whole section near the cargo doors yesterday that was missing completely. Students address them as we find them, when they have a few minutes. We probably will never get them all perfect. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Originally Posted By brass: Some of the rivets on the tail are protruding a little bit, not clipped right or work loose? There are rivets all over the plane that are not ideal, and many thst have been knocked loose, or missing. We found a whole section near the cargo doors yesterday that was missing completely. Students address them as we find them, when they have a few minutes. We probably will never get them all perfect. I guess my question is: Are the rivets actually holding any stress? Are they tacking the skin onto ribs or are they just there for looks and undergo no stress other than the weight of it and tension of glue on top of the paperboard? From linjes, I can see it going either way or a little of both, not sure how they'd come loose is my curiosity. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 7:32:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brass: I guess my question is: Are the rivets actually holding any stress? Are they tacking the skin onto ribs or are they just there for looks and undergo no stress other than the weight of it and tension of glue on top of the paperboard? From linjes, I can see it going either way or a little of both, not sure how they'd come loose is my curiosity. They are decorative only. The enough hot glue to keep them in place and too much that makes them look bad is a fine line. |
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Posted: 4/2/2023 10:58:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: That exact image has been printed a couple times yesterday. We need to know where the anit collision light on the bottom of the fuselage goes. That image doesn't show any. We found the spot for the upper light, right in front of the start of the tail.   |
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Posted: 4/2/2023 12:37:08 PM EDT
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A little late for Rocky The Flying Squirrel to be used as a pilot.
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Posted: 4/2/2023 2:06:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OlKev: Maybe these will help https://i0.wp.com/www.kickingdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/c-130-hercules-6-2-2017_full-hd.jpg?fit=950%2C534&ssl=1 https://thumbs.imagekind.com/2714760_650/C-Night_art.jpg?v=1492219811 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OlKev: Originally Posted By guns762: That exact image has been printed a couple times yesterday. We need to know where the anit collision light on the bottom of the fuselage goes. That image doesn't show any. We found the spot for the upper light, right in front of the start of the tail. https://i0.wp.com/www.kickingdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/c-130-hercules-6-2-2017_full-hd.jpg?fit=950%2C534&ssl=1 https://thumbs.imagekind.com/2714760_650/C-Night_art.jpg?v=1492219811 Imaging Pod on both sides? 
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Posted: 4/2/2023 11:39:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: redoubt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brass: https://i0.wp.com/www.kickingdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/c-130-hercules-6-2-2017_full-hd.jpg?fit=950%2C534&ssl=1 Imaging Pod on both sides? When it's in this configuration, it's not operational.  When the plane is somewhere it's needed, the flat panel is removed and the working part is installed and then it looks like this:  I'm not an expert, but it's basically a laser that dazzles incoming missiles and confuses their seeker heads. |
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Posted: 4/2/2023 11:48:33 PM EDT
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And for funsies, here's a look at the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS).
 C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Ground Discharge Test |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 8:05:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By redoubt: I got curious and started looking around. That bump is actually a mount point for the DIRCM (Directional Infrared Counter Measure). It's for defeating IR-seeking man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), aka shoulder fired heat-seeking anti-aircraft missiles, or air-launched IR-seeking missiles, aka Air-to-air heat seeking missiles. When it's in this configuration, it's not operational. https://forum.ipmsusa3.org/uploads/monthly_2022_12/886202034_C-130aftantenna.thumb.jpg.9faf2d07b28385d3acfb43f44a17da92.jpg When the plane is somewhere it's needed, the flat panel is removed and the working part is installed and then it looks like this: http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/michael_block/ac-130h/images/ac-130h_34_of_67.jpg I'm not an expert, but it's basically a laser that dazzles incoming missiles and confuses their seeker heads. So we've got it all wrong... lol. I'm going to get killed. Or, we've just developed a brand new thermal targeting pod for slurry bombers. 
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Posted: 4/3/2023 11:21:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By redoubt: I got curious and started looking around. That bump is actually a mount point for the DIRCM (Directional Infrared Counter Measure). It's for defeating IR-seeking man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), aka shoulder fired heat-seeking anti-aircraft missiles, or air-launched IR-seeking missiles, aka Air-to-air heat seeking missiles. When it's in this configuration, it's not operational. https://forum.ipmsusa3.org/uploads/monthly_2022_12/886202034_C-130aftantenna.thumb.jpg.9faf2d07b28385d3acfb43f44a17da92.jpg When the plane is somewhere it's needed, the flat panel is removed and the working part is installed and then it looks like this: http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/michael_block/ac-130h/images/ac-130h_34_of_67.jpg I'm not an expert, but it's basically a laser that dazzles incoming missiles and confuses their seeker heads. I could have sworn I've already given your address to crazed teenagers armed with glue guns...... where did that go again...
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Posted: 4/3/2023 11:29:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762]
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Update 4/3
Good progress on Friday, even for a short day. We blended the light with the skin on the tail. Got a little red patch on the edge of the horizontal stabilizer. We still need to map out where it goes on the wing. We need the graphic on there first.  Setting up for the USAF graphic on the bottom of the wing. Hallway was the best place.   Testing the light on the end of the wing tip. It's on there, but I'm thinking we may have to rework the lens fit a bit. right now, it come out a bit and not flush with the wing skin. It's doable, but it requires a bit more work.  We've got some lights run to the cockpit, and are working on getting paint on the bulkhead, as well as the outside skin. Most won't ever be visible in here, but it needs cleaned up none the less. We will mount the lights first before adding the center control console and chair.  Reworked pod this morning. A few rivets and we should be ready for paint.  |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 4:11:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: So we've got it all wrong... lol. I'm going to get killed. Or, we've just developed a brand new thermal targeting pod for slurry bombers. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Originally Posted By redoubt: I got curious and started looking around. That bump is actually a mount point for the DIRCM (Directional Infrared Counter Measure). It's for defeating IR-seeking man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), aka shoulder fired heat-seeking anti-aircraft missiles, or air-launched IR-seeking missiles, aka Air-to-air heat seeking missiles. When it's in this configuration, it's not operational. https://forum.ipmsusa3.org/uploads/monthly_2022_12/886202034_C-130aftantenna.thumb.jpg.9faf2d07b28385d3acfb43f44a17da92.jpg When the plane is somewhere it's needed, the flat panel is removed and the working part is installed and then it looks like this: http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/michael_block/ac-130h/images/ac-130h_34_of_67.jpg I'm not an expert, but it's basically a laser that dazzles incoming missiles and confuses their seeker heads. So we've got it all wrong... lol. I'm going to get killed. Or, we've just developed a brand new thermal targeting pod for slurry bombers. It's all my fault. I only saw it on slurry bombers and couldn't find photos of them on any other C-130s as he shows above so that was my erroneous suggestion that made sense. |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 9:00:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: redoubt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brass: It's all my fault. I only saw it on slurry bombers and couldn't find photos of them on any other C-130s as he shows above so that was my erroneous suggestion that made sense. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brass: Originally Posted By guns762: Originally Posted By redoubt: I got curious and started looking around. That bump is actually a mount point for the DIRCM (Directional Infrared Counter Measure). It's for defeating IR-seeking man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), aka shoulder fired heat-seeking anti-aircraft missiles, or air-launched IR-seeking missiles, aka Air-to-air heat seeking missiles. When it's in this configuration, it's not operational. https://forum.ipmsusa3.org/uploads/monthly_2022_12/886202034_C-130aftantenna.thumb.jpg.9faf2d07b28385d3acfb43f44a17da92.jpg When the plane is somewhere it's needed, the flat panel is removed and the working part is installed and then it looks like this: http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/michael_block/ac-130h/images/ac-130h_34_of_67.jpg I'm not an expert, but it's basically a laser that dazzles incoming missiles and confuses their seeker heads. So we've got it all wrong... lol. I'm going to get killed. Or, we've just developed a brand new thermal targeting pod for slurry bombers. It's all my fault. I only saw it on slurry bombers and couldn't find photos of them on any other C-130s as he shows above so that was my erroneous suggestion that made sense. That bump could potentially be on the C-130. The MAFFS can be removed if they need the plane for another mission. And if that mission was going to be somewhere dangerous, they'd mount the laser emitter. It wouldn't be needed in the fire-fighting role (not a lot of anti-aircraft missiles in CONUS), so the mount with the flat plate would be appropriate. Plus they probably are expensive. Now, you just know what the bump is. At about 32 seconds in the video I linked above, there's a good shot of the DIRCM mount and the MAFFS nozzles.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/4/2023 11:07:52 AM EDT
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Update 4/4
Our Blackwater Creek Fire- Meadowlark Lake memorial is just about ready for the plaque.  We are cleaning up some things on our drone, and trying to get legs on this. It needs more attention.   We are adding rivets where they were missed, and finishing up the pod shape.    Reworked wingtip light.  Star graphic going on the top of the wing.  Nose art is going well.  Some H&P colors going on our 1/48 model.  Our smokejumpers platform cloud is functional now. We need to get the arduino programed, and we need cotton and some bulk to the bottom of the cloud.  Not a good moment yesterday. This is our Chinese spy balloon. Late in the afternoon, someone decided to pop/put a small cut in it so it deflated. We did not have a 2nd coat on, so it now looks like this. We don't have any more balloons, and we are running out of time anyway. It was suggested by our team leader we order a small F-22 model and have it in the act of shooting this down, with the balloon deflating. We might go there. It was frustrating to see this kind of thing happen. We don't see this kind of thing very often, but it does happen.
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Posted: 4/4/2023 12:23:41 PM EDT
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Its not a plane but it does have a wing and the colors match. This is my son and his shirt.
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Posted: 4/4/2023 7:40:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By netbrad: Its not a plane but it does have a wing and the colors match. This is my son and his shirt. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/222012/20230401_115617_jpg-2770185.JPG My most favorite of all cars. It's even the right color. |
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Posted: 4/4/2023 8:07:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By netbrad: Its not a plane but it does have a wing and the colors match. This is my son and his shirt. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/222012/20230401_115617_jpg-2770185.JPG Great picture! I'll get it put up on the wall.
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Posted: 4/4/2023 8:08:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By redoubt: And you can leave it as originally designed. (So call off the angry teens!) That bump could potentially be on the C-130. The MAFFS can be removed if they need the plane for another mission. And if that mission was going to be somewhere dangerous, they'd mount the laser emitter. It wouldn't be needed in the fire-fighting role (not a lot of anti-aircraft missiles in CONUS), so the mount with the flat plate would be appropriate. Plus they probably are expensive. Now, you just know what the bump is. At about 32 seconds in the video I linked above, there's a good shot of the DIRCM mount and the MAFFS nozzles. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74363/MAFFSandDIRCM_png-2769899.JPG Good video, thanks for posting it. It has some good upclose views for us to use. |
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Posted: 4/4/2023 8:09:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762]
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Oops, doubled.
Guess I need to fill this post with something. Been awesome to see the kids wear these everyday.  
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Posted: 4/4/2023 9:43:25 PM EDT
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Those young ladies have impeccable taste.
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Posted: 4/5/2023 8:30:24 AM EDT
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Update 4/5
Yesterday was pretty productive, and we are surprisingly closer to being ready to get the fuselage up on the wall. The smaller projects are also getting much further along. Our FuGo balloon bomb is just about ready to hang up. It still needs assembled, but the main parts are almost complete.  My artist working on the Chinese spy balloon was dissapointed to see the vandalism, but took on the modified design idea pretty well. She cut it open and started working to get the edges shaped in an explosive way, using photos of the shoot down.  Chicken wire and cottonish material making up the bottom of the smokejumpers platform.   Motors being hooked up for testing, and making sure our wiring is good.  Velcro allows the panels on the side of the cowlings to be removed for maintenance.  Vents created in the panels.  Cabin lights tested and installed.   Nose art is also rapidly appearing.  Badges on the door went on smoothly. They look pretty good.  More rivets on the bump.  Flag also applied to the tail. 
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Posted: 4/5/2023 9:41:20 AM EDT
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Looking good, guns.
I'm sure we could suggest some imaginative punishments for the vandal if that person is still enrolled in your class. Dismissed from the Art Program is probably the harshest punishment available. |
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Posted: 4/5/2023 2:45:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Update 4/5 Yesterday was pretty productive, and we are surprisingly closer to being ready to get the fuselage up on the wall. The smaller projects are also getting much further along. Our FuGo balloon bomb is just about ready to hang up. It still needs assembled, but the main parts are almost complete. https://i.imgur.com/CNj7eZ8.jpg My artist working on the Chinese spy balloon was dissapointed to see the vandalism, but took on the modified design idea pretty well. She cut it open and started working to get the edges shaped in an explosive way, using photos of the shoot down. https://i.imgur.com/oy3IQre.jpg Chicken wire and cottonish material making up the bottom of the smokejumpers platform. https://i.imgur.com/SGgoK64.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rzORVbR.jpg Motors being hooked up for testing, and making sure our wiring is good. https://i.imgur.com/EEAI45R.jpg Velcro allows the panels on the side of the cowlings to be removed for maintenance. https://i.imgur.com/pu5rFqS.jpg Vents created in the panels. https://i.imgur.com/3jSqb98.jpg Cabin lights tested and installed. https://i.imgur.com/o26Q5zc.jpg https://i.imgur.com/DljK74s.jpg Nose art is also rapidly appearing. https://i.imgur.com/XdPD3qm.jpg Badges on the door went on smoothly. They look pretty good. https://i.imgur.com/tujQjnR.jpg More rivets on the bump. https://i.imgur.com/SloIe2M.jpg Flag also applied to the tail. https://i.imgur.com/sKRpqW3.jpg That Wyoming tailstripe is REALLY Awesome! Cockpit lights are great too, green is a change from night red. |
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Posted: 4/6/2023 8:26:03 AM EDT
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Update 4/6
"Its RED!!!!! It's Orange!!!!" The debate raged yesterday. After reading the comments here that the door and numbers should be orange, we started the debate and painted the door and number a red orange, rather than the Alizarin Crimson red. Several students said it still looked too red. The video above really helped to show how orange they really are. So we painted them the Cad. Orange we have in stock.   My students were good sports about the 3rd different color. My Team Leader was not happy with the orange. He and a few others argued it was too orange. The original overcast photos from Cheyenne, really make it look red. The discussion raged.   After shouting, insults, and tears..... we mixed a batch of custom orange and painted it a 4th time. Don't they look happy?     The FuGo balloon might get finished up today.  Smokejumper Cloud is ready to hang.  A few overspray woes yesterday. We hope to clean them up today. 
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Posted: 4/6/2023 9:10:57 AM EDT
[#49]
Good teachable moment on the impact of lighting on color perception. We have a color on the walls in our living room that can go anywhere between a beige to a cool gray depending on the temperature of the lighting in the room. With the same color on the ceiling, you can look at the corner where two walls and the ceiling meet and visually perceive three different colors.
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Posted: 4/6/2023 10:08:06 AM EDT
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Ain't nobody happy til SGT Major is happy. If SGT Major says it's orange, it's ORANGE. Repaint it, or do you want to be the guy that got everyone's weekend passes cancelled for a Sunday morning white glove inspection?
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