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I'm finished! MB5 Unlimeted Racer

Started by markm70, July 30, 2006, 09:31:17 AM

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markm70

July 30, 2006, 09:31:17 AM
Well here it is, my first completed vac kit :D

After the cancellation of the MB5 project a rich playboy saw the airframe lying around to be scrapped and snatched it up for practically nothing and realizing what a wonderful super handling aircraft it was quickly decided to race it and very successfully I might add.  The Griffon powerplant proved extremely reliable.  The canopy was shaved and a fillet was added to the base of the tail.  Clipped wings were considered but found unnecessary.  No one seems to know where this awesome aircraft is now located, it just disappeared for the scene in the early 80's and no recorded crash was ever located.  The mystery continues.......

markm70

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July 30, 2006, 09:31:54 AM
and another

markm70

#2
July 30, 2006, 09:32:49 AM
bottom view

markm70

#3
July 30, 2006, 09:34:57 AM
I was extremely pleased with this build and the way it came out. It is also another first as in a racer/civilan aircraft.  Thanks for letting me participate.

The last view is the top.

John Howling Mouse

#4
July 30, 2006, 10:20:31 AM
Holy farg...completely humbled over here in Alberta as I struggle to make sense out of my own endeavor....   :unsure:

Stupid fargin' vacforms!   <_<  :P

But seeing one turn out as successfully as yours does give me hope.
Love the "Tide" logo!

:wub:  :wub:  :wub:

Styrene in my blood and an impressive void in my cranium.

nev

#5
July 30, 2006, 01:47:58 PM
That was a vacform?!?!???  :blink:


Great stuff.
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The Rat

#6
July 30, 2006, 02:23:34 PM
Fly low, fly fast, turn left. The only three rules in air racing! And she's a winner Mark! :party:  :cheers:  
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Captain Canada

#7
July 30, 2006, 02:26:10 PM
Wow Marko, that really is a head turner !

I bet she'd draw alot of attention ( and confusion ! ) on a show table !

Great stuff, and very well done !

:wub:  
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

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Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

kitnut617

#8
July 30, 2006, 02:52:04 PM
brilliant, just brilliant   B)  
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Brian da Basher

#9
July 30, 2006, 04:43:37 PM
Wow that's some incredible work, Markm70! Looks very ready to claim the checkered flag! Those racing decals really make it look believable!

Brian da Basher

Keith Diamond

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July 30, 2006, 04:47:30 PM Last Edit: July 30, 2006, 04:47:48 PM by Keith Diamond
nice racer you got there!  By chance, were those decals from a Ricky Rudd model car?  Cuz I have a #10 Ricky Rudd model lying around here somewheres.
Man, we should have cloned twenties. Jackson wouldn't have given a poo-poo.

markm70

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July 30, 2006, 06:03:59 PM
Quotenice racer you got there!  By chance, were those decals from a Ricky Rudd model car?  Cuz I have a #10 Ricky Rudd model lying around here somewheres.
no, these decals came from a Darrell Walthrip ASA Camaro.  It never got built since i am a Mustang/Ford guy.

Keith Diamond

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July 30, 2006, 07:11:46 PM
oooo!  I'm a DW fan, and a Mustang/Ford fan as well.  In racing, I tend to like whoever, no matter what car they have, but I own a 2001 Mustang :D  
Man, we should have cloned twenties. Jackson wouldn't have given a poo-poo.

K5054NZ

#13
July 31, 2006, 12:02:55 AM
Wow. Just plain wow. :wub:  :wub:










I'm in love dude. Well done.

NARSES2

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July 31, 2006, 04:47:12 AM
:wub:  :wub:  :wub: That is stupendous stuff - marvellous
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