'bat Outta Hell!

[braincells37]

All the way to the end of March and I've only completed 1 model. What a pisser. Anyway, here is that one, a total what-if: The XP-67 Moonbat was entered into the 1948 Cleveland air races but problems with the Continental engines kept the plane out of the race. It was eventually sold and became a firebomber escort aircraft, flying fire attack missions ahead of the real firebombers, to let them know the best way to attack the fire...







Collectaire kit, 48th scale. I inherited this kit as a half built project. With the amount of filler on the beastie, had I started it from beginning, I would probably have given up on it as the modeler I got it from.


Terry    

[ysi_maniac]

Metal colour
metal panels

Beautiful subject and a TOP NOTCH execution.
       

[PanzerWulff]

I love the color scheme That is one Beautiful bird     It's a shame they never were able to overcome the engine problems that plauged the design and finally doomed it

[GTX]

That is a work of art - great job!

From a whiff POV - I wonder how a turbo-prop conversion would go?

Regards,

Greg

[Chap]

Terry, beautiful work!  Absolutely love the paint scheme.

...From a whiff POV - I wonder how a turbo-prop conversion would go?...

Greg, that is a great idea. It looks like the nacelles wouldn't need to be modified very much. Maybe in French markings over Dien Bien Phu?


~Steve

[Excalibur]

Awesome looking bird.  

[Brian da Basher]

Gorgeous, braincells!!! That metal finish with red wingtips and tail really set this beauty off nicely! It's a real treat to see this bird wearing something besides the old OD over gray.

Bravo Zulu!!!

Brian da Basher

[BlackOps]

Nice, very, very, nice!

[Dork the kit slayer]

Now  that is nice and unusual to boot.

Tell us all about the kit ,the build and the paint job.

Not a case of enquiring minds....more nosey baskets ,need to know.  

[Glenn Gilbertson]

Great idea, build & paint job - well done.
 

[Radish]

That is excellent!
What a beauty!!  

[wolfik]

I love the Moonbat....
looks like the winged death in person...

congratulations to this nice finish!
Peter

[SPINNERS]

Delightful! A cracking build and I do love the look of this aircraft.

[Rafael]

I quote everyone!!!
Hell of a build, lovely paint scheme
Rafa