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Convair Model 5 XFY-1 Pogo
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Goodyear Model 28B XF3G-1
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Lockheed model 081-40-01 XFV-1 Salmon
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Martin model 262 XFM-1
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Northrop model N-63 XF3T-1
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More on my site: http://airwar1946.nl/whif/L46-USNVTOL.htm (http://airwar1946.nl/whif/L46-USNVTOL.htm)
TomZ
http://www.airwar1946.nl/index.htm (http://www.airwar1946.nl/index.htm)
Fantastic! They look great in that color. I tend to favor the Pogo and the Salmon as they actually flew, but the Northrop N-63 really got my attention! Well done.
Too bad the T-40 engine was such a nightmare,
Wow! :thumbsup:
Totally AWESOME! :thumbsup:
What was the source of the various models, except I guess the Pogo was the KP kit?
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 24, 2017, 01:05:31 PM
What was the source of the various models, except I guess the Pogo was the KP kit?
Convair XFY-1 Pogo - KP
Goodyear 28B - Fantastic Plastic
Lockheed XFV-1 - Valom
Martin M262 - Fantastic Plastic
Norethrop N63 - Fantastic Plastic
TomZ
Sexy! What a great collection! :thumbsup:
Mmmmmm, lovely.
I've struggled with a Valom Salmon. You've done a good job. Did you get the props to rotate?
Thanks for providing the link to your site as well. I don't see how the Goodyear manages to stay on its wheels (in model form or if had been built). Looks like it should flop on its belly.
Quote from: sandiego89 on June 25, 2017, 06:43:05 AM
I don't see how the Goodyear manages to stay on its wheels (in model form or if had been built). Looks like it should flop on its belly.
Nor do I, but it's my favourite of a fabulous bunch and an aircraft I wasn't aware of as well.
Quote from: sandiego89 on June 25, 2017, 06:43:05 AM
I don't see how the Goodyear manages to stay on its wheels (in model form or if had been built).
In model form it is tricky. I real life with the weight of the engine it would fall over for sure!
TomZ
Quote from: zenrat on June 25, 2017, 01:56:24 AM
I've struggled with a Valom Salmon. You've done a good job. Did you get the props to rotate?
The Valom kit is a beast for sure. All props are fixed.
TomZ
What a splendid collection: well done! :thumbsup: :wub:
I have a Pegasus Salmon in custody which is destined for Blue Angels colours when I pluck up the courage to attempt to build it....
Beautiful set! :thumbsup:
A fantastic collection and your whiffy nomination is absolutely deserved!
Quote from: Weaver on June 25, 2017, 12:50:53 PM
What a splendid collection: well done! :thumbsup: :wub:
I have a Pegasus Salmon in custody which is destined for Blue Angels colours when I pluck up the courage to attempt to build it....
Oh...I can imagine how this could have looked with the Blue Angels: Not only would they fly in formation but they would have for sure done a formation VTOL start! :wacko: :wub:
Wonderful! :wub:
And making us feel a "horizontal" airplane is abnormal... ;D
Quote from: bearmatt on June 25, 2017, 11:20:02 PM
A fantastic collection and your whiffy nomination is absolutely deserved!
Quote from: Weaver on June 25, 2017, 12:50:53 PM
What a splendid collection: well done! :thumbsup: :wub:
I have a Pegasus Salmon in custody which is destined for Blue Angels colours when I pluck up the courage to attempt to build it....
Oh...I can imagine how this could have looked with the Blue Angels: Not only would they fly in formation but they would have for sure done a formation VTOL start! :wacko: :wub:
...and a hovering formation 360 deg spin.... :wacko:
Wow ! Those are awesome ! What a collection...they all look great ! Thanks for the link to the extra pics and your documentation tab at the bottom is nice as well. Cheers !
:bow:
An add-on to TomZ's wonderful collection is a Version C of the Martin 262.
Found this interesting vid in my news feed. Great pics and diagrams but a rather immature script.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/the-plane-with-a-propeller-in-the-middle-martin-262-convoy-fighter/vi-AA1vnQGy?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ASTS&cvid=5b64dc32be0d4cafaf27f342aa77dca3&ei=79
As a taster the Version C looked like this, the Version A is the one that Tom modelled, and the Version B had the props just forward of the wings.
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Props in the middle, eh? A Great idea............and how about that veritable forest of flow straighteners just forward of the props?
:mellow: :mellow: :thumbsup:
Cool collection! :thumbsup: