1/72 GAF Albatross MK.I

[kerick]

Looks a little more stable that way. I really like the idea here. Are you using the Shackleton engines?

[McGreig]

the Tupelov design *IS* longer and more balanced. Note that the Tupelov design has slightly more than a "wing width" between the trailing edge of the wing and the tailplanes--the "super B-25" decidedly does NOT, maybe by 6-8 feet or so. Here is a "doctored" version with "my" extension photoshopped in, now "matching" the Tupelov "wing width":

Well, if we're going to get all technical, the B-25J and the ANT-57 are pretty much the same length but the ANT-57 has tailplanes mounted at the extreme rear of the fuselage while those of the B-25 are further forward. I haven't measured it exactly but if the B-25J glazed nose was added and the tailplanes moved back to the end of the fuselage the geometry would probably be very similar to the ANT-57.

But, in any case, my original point was simply that I liked the model the way it was. As TBG says, he's just having fun with left over bits and I don't want to hijack his thread arguing about an aircraft he's not building 

[sequoiaranger]

>But, in any case, my original point was simply that I liked the model the way it was. As TBG says, he's just having fun with left over bits and I don't want to hijack his thread arguing about an aircraft he's not building <

Your opinion and your perogative.

I have some "leftover bits", too, and since the aircraft is not BUILT, but still in the concept stage, I thought I would OFFER a SUGGESTION to include my leftover bits in HIS aircraft, should he choose to do so. It's not "hijacking" a thread to discuss a project, and whifs are conceptual IDEAS that are often augmented by communal discussion.

Adding a bit of "center section" would also move the side gun positions out into the "open", "curing" a concern expressed by TBG. Just trying to help.

[The Big Gimper]

Sorry for the tardy reply folks. I have been traveling on business these last few days.

@SR: Thanks for the initiative to PS my photo and show that a loooonger fuselage does improve the ethestics of the design. If the offer is still available, I'll will take the Airfix B-25 fuselage.

@McG: Thanks of comments and feedback. I hope to build the kit over the Christmas break. I have a few on the shelf of doom I need to finish first.

@Kerick: Yes, these are the Shackleton Griffon engines from the kit.  Given smaller fuselage, fuel and weapons load, I figured 2 engines should be adequate.

Carl

[sequoiaranger]

It's yours! I have your address from our last exchange. Do you just want the two Airfix fuselage halves to make a center-section "plug", or do you need all the "accessories" for a full fuselage? The latter will take some time, but I can send you the mere two fuselage halves very soon.

[Tophe]

There will be only the inboard engines with a pylon or two.

Keep only one engine, asymmetric, and it is even better!

[sequoiaranger]

Check your PM's!