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The Wren Type 6

Started by Leading Observer, July 01, 2020, 03:38:41 AM

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Rick Lowe

Very nice, keep up the good work!  :thumbsup:

Leading Observer

The prototype Wren Type 6 was rolled out into the sunshine today after a protracted period of development:



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Leading Observer

The Wren Type 6 was a a private venture to produce a long range escort fighter for the RAF. Powered by a Napier Sabre and armed with four 20mm Cannon it was sent for trials, which were largely successful, but no orders were forthcoming as the Air Ministry did not think that the Wren Company would be able to produce aircraft quickly enough to supply the RAF, and Napier would also struggle supply Sabre engines in addition to those needed for the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest. So the prototype was the only example constructed and its history and loss is described in detail in David Bruce's book The Prototypes
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PR19_Kit

Very nice indeed, and just in time too.  :thumbsup: ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit


Tophe

Belated congratulations! :thumbsup: :bow:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Knightflyer

Brilliant, and having read the book that is a wonderful realisation of the aircraft described within  ;D
Oh to be whiffing again :-(

DogfighterZen

"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

NARSES2

Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Tophe

I have been inspired and made a drawing of Twin-Wren at https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=20326.5430
Thanks! <_<
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Leading Observer

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Observation is the most enduring of lifes pleasures