Hawkermarine Thugfire

[Howard of Effingham]

hmm, how about an earlier version of this thingy with spats. just a temp' fix while
they sorted the undercart problem out with one of the prototypes and i try to stop
laughing!       very good idea bluesteel!  

trevor

[Brian da Basher]

hmm, how about an earlier version of this thingy with spats.

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trevor

You know, it's a proven fact that spats increase the coolness factor of any aircraft by 1000%!

I can't wait to see this one completed! I'm assuming late-war RAF camo and markings?

Brian da Basher

[bluesteel]

hmm, how about an earlier version of this thingy with spats.

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trevor

You know, it's a proven fact that spats increase the coolness factor of any aircraft by 1000%!

I can't wait to see this one completed! I'm assuming late-war RAF camo and markings?

Brian da Basher

I was thinking early RAF prototype camouflage scheme (green & brown upper + yellow undersides). Both the Spitfire and Hurricane parts are from Mk1's and the Wright R-1820 engine was available from the mid 30's, I think even the Russians used it for early test versions of the I-16 Rata.

Hmmmm... Spats.... They would look cool and could be useful too if the torque on take off put excess strain on retractable gear. I'll think about that.

Bluesteel

[Brian da Basher]

That early RAF camo with yellow undersides is one sexy scheme! Will you be adding the yellow P in a circle too?

Wow I can't wait to see this one!

Brian da Basher

[bluesteel]

That early RAF camo with yellow undersides is one sexy scheme! Will you be adding the yellow P in a circle too?

Wow I can't wait to see this one!

Brian da Basher

Oh yes. I have quite a number of yellow circle P's from Fantasy Printshop.

Bluesteel

[Rafael]

Well, if you ask me, that's how the Gee-Bee should have looked like if it went to war - Dangerous - to the enemy!!

Great idea, and intriguing build.


Rafa

[bluesteel]

Slow but steady progress with the Thugfire. It's needing far more work on the engine/fuselage blending than I originally anticipated - but it's getting there...

Bluesteel

[bluesteel]

First coat of camo:



Props not fixed yet which is why it looks wonkey...

Bluesteel

[Brian da Basher]

Nice, bluesteel! This one's gonna be great!

Brian da Basher

[cthulhu77]

Great chopshop pics !  Nice work, too !

[bluesteel]

The Thugfire has now gained an undercart and a primed canopy framing.

WW

[Brian da Basher]

Wow this is gonna be one for the books, bluesteel! Looking awesome!

Brian da Basher

[Mossie]

Beefy!