Lockheed – Dornier CV-14
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The Dornier Do 31 is an experimental vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet-propelled transport designed and produced by West German aircraft manufacturer Dornier. The development of the Do 31 was motivated principally by interest expressed by the German Air Force in the acquisition of short take-off and vertical landing aircraft (STOVL)-capable aircraft. On 10 February 1967, the Do 31 performed its maiden flight; the first hovering flight of the type took place during July 1967.
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In 1968, the US Air Force showed interest in the aircraft and 120 were delivered from early 1969 onwards as the V-14A Vertifeeder. They were mainly operated in Vietnam, flying troops and supplies into improvised landing strips. From 1978, a further 252 examples of the improved V-14C were delivered. The V-14 was operated in the USAF until 1986.
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Besides in the USAF, the V-14 / Do-31 was also operated by the German, Spanish, Argentinian and Indonesian air forces.
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Model: Anigrand 1/144
The paint scheme was inspired by this profile I found on the web.
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TomZ
:thumbsup: Excellent work. Presumably used in conjunction with Marine Corps VFW-191's?
That's come out really well Tom :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Really impressive Tom. :thumbsup:
I can't imagine what one would have sounded like in the RW, not only two Harrier's worth of Pegasuses (Pegasii?) but also EIGHT 4000+lbs worth pf RB-162s as well!
A Rotodyne would have been silent by comparison.
The cammo suits the Do 31 well. :thumbsup:
Very nice job! How was the Anigrand kit?
Quote from: kerick on March 03, 2023, 07:34:19 AMVery nice job! How was the Anigrand kit?
The kit was quite good. Thick fuselage walls. Good fit, no bubbles.
The only fiddly part was getting the wing engine pods on straight.
TomZ
Quote from: TomZ on March 03, 2023, 07:45:00 AMQuote from: kerick on March 03, 2023, 07:34:19 AMVery nice job! How was the Anigrand kit?
The kit was quite good. Thick fuselage walls. Good fit, no bubbles.
The only fiddly part was getting the wing engine pods on straight.
TomZ
I can see how that could turn into a problem. Looks fine in the pics.
Quote from: kerick on March 03, 2023, 07:52:16 AMQuote from: TomZ on March 03, 2023, 07:45:00 AMQuote from: kerick on March 03, 2023, 07:34:19 AMVery nice job! How was the Anigrand kit?
The kit was quite good. Thick fuselage walls. Good fit, no bubbles.
The only fiddly part was getting the wing engine pods on straight.
TomZ
I can see how that could turn into a problem. Looks fine in the pics.
The funny thing is, that after all the fiddling, I thought it was OK. That was until I saw the first series of pictures that showed they we completely misaligned..
So I had to break them loose, glue them on again, repaint and take new pictures.
TomZ
Excellent :thumbsup:
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 03, 2023, 06:06:47 AMReally impressive Tom. :thumbsup:
I can't imagine what one would have sounded like in the RW, not only two Harrier's worth of Pegasuses (Pegasii?) but also EIGHT 4000+lbs worth pf RB-162s as well!
A Rotodyne would have been silent by comparison.
Would have killed the vietcongs just with the noise...
Lovely build Tom ..this was always cool right from the get go :thumbsup: ;D
I've got a similar idea in kind for a 35th scale AH-60 I got..since the day I got it ive been wondering how to make the wings for it...it's missing a couple of rotor blades ;D
Great excuse to wiffy it ;)
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only just twigged how the VTOL works...like a harrier? (doh!) very cool build :tornado: :mellow: :thumbsup:
Quote from: Vostoc7 on March 05, 2023, 08:08:34 AMonly just twigged how the VTOL works...like a harrier? (doh!) very cool build :tornado: :mellow: :thumbsup:
This shows it flying and gives an idea of how LOUD it was
Top notch, Tom, well done :thumbsup:
Quote from: Leading Observer on March 05, 2023, 08:31:48 AMQuote from: Vostoc7 on March 05, 2023, 08:08:34 AMonly just twigged how the VTOL works...like a harrier? (doh!) very cool build :tornado: :mellow: :thumbsup:
This shows it flying and gives an idea of how LOUD it was
many thanks for the great video, that is a very cool aircraft :mellow: :thumbsup:
There are so many things I would use those Pegasus nacelles for if they were 1/72.
Good job Tom. :thumbsup: