EXO Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 .....and then when Giant Aliens turn up and kick the asses of all the Superbugs and Eurofighters etc they can turn into robots and kick ass Hell just merge that idea with the ID4 2 script and you could bag em both. Top Gun/ID4/Starship Troopers I'd watch that. You can call it STID4TGII. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 It's annoying how so many of the CAG birds were sent to the desert, instead of museums. Most of them had very fresh "final flight" paintjobs. Quote
ultimateone Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 It's annoying how so many of the CAG birds were sent to the desert, instead of museums. Most of them had very fresh "final flight" paintjobs. Somewhat of an explanation. http://defensetech.org/2007/07/16/why-f-14s-must-be-crushed/ Quote
Keith Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 Somewhat of an explanation. http://defensetech.o...ust-be-crushed/ Ah, so the F-14's are being hidden and secretly upgraded to combat a looming alien threat. Very good then. Quote
ultimateone Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 Ah, so the F-14's are being hidden and secretly upgraded to combat a looming alien threat. Very good then. Squadron code name? Wolverines, of course. Quote
Million Star Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 yeah man, thats why they`re in the desert and have been sealed from the elements, for revival in a crisis. Quote
big F Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 Its such a shame that more of them have not been stripped and sent to museums. I saw a documentary a few years back about the bone yard very interesting, also they showed how they get rid of the planes when not needed, very sad watching those old once loved icons being sawed and crunched up for scrap. My brother used to work for the defence industry they use some of the old RAF and RNavy kit for target practice for new weapons tests. He blew up several stripped out Helicopters and a couple of F4's. In some way I kinda think it would be better to go out like that than be crunched up in a scrap yard. Kinda live by the sword die by the sword. Quote
ultimateone Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 Its such a shame that more of them have not been stripped and sent to museums. I saw a documentary a few years back about the bone yard very interesting, also they showed how they get rid of the planes when not needed, very sad watching those old once loved icons being sawed and crunched up for scrap. My brother used to work for the defence industry they use some of the old RAF and RNavy kit for target practice for new weapons tests. He blew up several stripped out Helicopters and a couple of F4's. In some way I kinda think it would be better to go out like that than be crunched up in a scrap yard. Kinda live by the sword die by the sword. I bought a book that is a history of the base and group that mothballs the planes. Pretty amazing seeing the pictures of all the old WW2 birds laying around by the hundreds waiting for the scrapper. Now they are amongst the rarest and most cherished planes around. P-38s, P-51s, etc. Some of them do find new life in other roles (C-130s sent to Alaska or A-26s refitted and sent to Vietnam to fly along the Ho Chi Minh Trail) or fly again with a new country (Block 10 F-16s) Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 BTW, you don't just "scrap" F-117's. This is about 4th-hand from a pilot: Every bit of RAM is stripped off. The plane is then "traditionally" scrapped. Then they dig a big pit and dump the scrappings in. Then they douse it in gasoline and burn it. Then they fill the pit in, and put up a tombstone. There is a "graveyard" of F-117's. Quote
HoveringCheesecake Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 BTW, you don't just "scrap" F-117's. This is about 4th-hand from a pilot: Every bit of RAM is stripped off. The plane is then "traditionally" scrapped. Then they dig a big pit and dump the scrappings in. Then they douse it in gasoline and burn it. Then they fill the pit in, and put up a tombstone. There is a "graveyard" of F-117's. That is just the stupidest poo ever. As for the F-14s, when I was at AMARG in February there were only a few F-14s left. Unless they've squirreled a few away from the main bus route, most of them in those pictures are toast. Quote
azrael Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Exclusive: Tony Scott doesn't want a remake or reinvention for 'Top Gun 2','Unstoppable' director confirms he's on board for the sequel (HitFix) Quote
troyness Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 employ Skeet Ulrich,he could use the work....poor bugger! Quote
Keith Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 That is just the stupidest poo ever. As for the F-14s, when I was at AMARG in February there were only a few F-14s left. Unless they've squirreled a few away from the main bus route, most of them in those pictures are toast. If by "toast" you mean already retrofitted and standing by at top secret space base locations, then yes, their work should be nearly complete. Quote
505thAirborne Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 Similar article to what azrael posted, so far this new project sounds like a pass still. Maybe that opinion will change down the road but a movie about computer geeks flying or should I say operating drones equals no Need for Speed for me! My link Quote
VT 1010 Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 That link isn't working. From the first article, it sounds like it could also be about the conflict between virtual pilots and the real pilots. There may still be a chance to fulfill our need for speed. Also, it looks like Mav will still play a large role in TP2: http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/10/top_gun_2_update_tom_cruise_wo.html Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 That link isn't working. From the first article, it sounds like it could also be about the conflict between virtual pilots and the real pilots. There may still be a chance to fulfill our need for speed. Also, it looks like Mav will still play a large role in TP2: http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/10/top_gun_2_update_tom_cruise_wo.html Lemme guess, Maverick is away from flying for a longtime, and is brought back in to take on rogue UAV's which have been hacked into. Remember the line from Goose? "I dunno Mav, it's like everytime we fly it's like you're flying against a ghost". Or something like that. Scott did say it would be a movie about the "last fighter pilots". It would make sense if it's Maverick VS drones...LOL pulling off that sudden pull-up manuever he did in the 1st film. I think the Super Bug would look beast doing that. Quote
anime52k8 Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Lemme guess, Maverick is away from flying for a longtime, and is brought back in to take on rogue UAV's which have been hacked into. Remember the line from Goose? "I dunno Mav, it's like everytime we fly it's like you're flying against a ghost". Or something like that. Scott did say it would be a movie about the "last fighter pilots". It would make sense if it's Maverick VS drones...LOL pulling off that sudden pull-up manuever he did in the 1st film. I think the Super Bug would look beast doing that. And then at the end Maverick has to team up with the rogue UCAV in order to infiltrate North Korean airspace to save his sexy wingmanwoman, right? Edited November 4, 2010 by anime52k8 Quote
Dynaman Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 And then at the end Maverick has to team up with the rogue UCAV in order to infiltrate North Korean airspace to save his sexy wingmanwoman, right? This is the new century, that *IS* Wingman. I mean, he was most likely dumped by his old girlfriend... Quote
Lynx7725 Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 This is the new century, that *IS* Wingman. I mean, he was most likely dumped by his old girlfriend... Oy Oy. Do you really want Cruise cozying up with Sharon Apple's grandmother? :lol: Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 And then at the end Maverick has to team up with the rogue UCAV in order to infiltrate North Korean airspace to save his sexy wingmanwoman, right? Heh, or maybe Iceman will be the ground controller for the UCAV...he did say Maverick could be his wingman anytime... Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 That's a good role for fat Kilmer. He needs the double shades from "Iceman: The Later Years". Only then could the essence of teh Iceman be complete. Quote
areaseven Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 No, seriously - that plane for the sequel? Top Gun 2 Will Rock the F-35 Quote
Keith Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Yeah, the F-35 is pretty ugly. At least they could have gone with the slightly less ugly F-22 Quote
Scream Man Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 i dont mind the 22, but the 35 isnt my scene at all. Ah well. Quote
Shadow Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 The movie is going to suck anyway. Could've made it somewhat palatable with an F/A-18E/F but they just have to promote the 35 in this. Quote
Zor Primus Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 The movie is going to suck anyway. Could've made it somewhat palatable with an F/A-18E/F but they just have to promote the 35 in this. America...F* Yeah! Quote
Funkenstein Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Really, the F-35? Thats like the Sam Worthington of aircraft. Quote
505thAirborne Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Why not the F/A-18F Super Hornet, a far better choice than the F-35. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Should have done it in the 90's, with a Super Tomcat. VERY easy to explain to the audience Tim Taylor style---"it's Maverick's old plane, but with 40% MORE POWER" Quote
Shaorin Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) No Tomcat=not a good movie. Damn Straight... TOP GUN was an Eighties experience, through and through. it was a product of it's time, and that's what what makes it so damned awesome. awesome period soundtrack+awesome period fighter jets+awesome period actors=awesome period movie. there simply is NO ROOM for a remake or sequel, IMHO. i just don't see how this sort of lightning could possibly ever strike twice, especially today... It would not be F-22's as those are for the Air Force only. Most likely F-18's with a small chance for F-35 JSF, since all action will probably be cgi... more like DEFINITELY be CGI. EVERYTHING's CGI rendered these days, and we're all the poorer for it... What would be the point in even having an F-22 or F-18? We don't have cool fighters anymore, the airforce sucks, no cool planes = suck movie. GOD, EXACTLY how I myself feel. AMEN, Bro... Edited April 10, 2012 by Shaorin Quote
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