Jackal Island medium bomber A-109

The Rat · August 16, 2006, 04:19:01 PM

BLOODYF&%$INGHELL!

Whiffgasm...

PanzerWulff · August 16, 2006, 04:31:00 PM

Kinda reminds me of the Aerocuda

Don't it?

"PANZER LIKES" B)

Alvis 3.1 · August 16, 2006, 04:54:28 PM

QuoteKinda reminds me of the Aerocuda

Don't it? "PANZER LIKES" B)

Yup! Major inspiration once I decided to use the pusher configuration. I ALMOST went with the manned nacelles, but just couldn't factor in the room for the crew in them. Besides, anyone in the nacelles was a dead duck if the plane was ever shot at...flaming engine behind, burning fuel tanks beside, and a whirling cuisinart blade in your egress path..yeah..sure way to eliminate aircrew!

Alvis 3.1

LemonJello · August 16, 2006, 05:44:16 PM

That's a fine show of skills and imagination. I like the pusher design, not something you see all that often anymore. Great work!

John Howling Mouse · August 16, 2006, 06:04:47 PM

This is just over the top, Alvis!

Over the freakin' top, man.

I'd sure like to see some in-progress pics to learn how you pulled this together.

That's just plain crazy good!

BlackOps · August 16, 2006, 06:16:37 PM

Most excellent!

Alvis 3.1 · August 16, 2006, 06:47:27 PM

QuoteThis is just over the top, Alvis!

Over the freakin' top, man.

I'd sure like to see some in-progress pics to learn how you pulled this together.

That's just plain crazy good!

Yeah...me too! Unfortunately, that would have taken planning and coordination!

Alvis 3.1

Brian da Basher · August 16, 2006, 07:24:07 PM

Ohmygoodness that is sooo wonderfully delightful Alvis.

I think I need to change my shorts.

Your work is among the most astoundingly talented I've ever seen. In my wildest, fondest dreams I could never do so well! Thank you for the pics.

Brian da Basher

P.S. My guess on how many kits sacrificed was one Martin Baltimore. Although I don't think Monogram ever kitted such an esoteric aircraft. :dum:

Alvis 3.1 · August 16, 2006, 10:14:29 PM

I've had a couple people state it looks Baltimorish, and yes, Monogram never made one. And I didn't use one!

Alvis 3.1

Sisko · August 16, 2006, 11:20:35 PM

Man that is truely amazing.

Looks similar to known aricraft but it's not. A credit to you skill.

Ian the Kiwi Herder · August 17, 2006, 12:23:06 AM

Gentlemen we are in the presence of genius..... deranged genius, but that just makes it all the better, doncha think.

Ian

lancer · August 17, 2006, 03:35:58 AM

I bow before the greatness of St. Alvis. Truely magnificent sir!

cthulhu77 · August 17, 2006, 07:52:57 AM

Uhhhh. Uhhhh. Holy Sheeeet Batman! We definitely need workinprogress shots from you...this is absolutely amazing.

greg

wolfik · August 17, 2006, 02:38:35 PM

wow....

you are really the king of kitbashing man...

it works so real!!!!!so naturally!!!!
thanks for the posting....

Peter

wolfik · August 17, 2006, 02:40:08 PM

would you make a picture from it with another "normal" aircraft side by side?
I would know how big is it

thanks in advance