Taking Roll. . .

[SinUnNombre]

Is this a real world project meant to cure some of the defficiencies in the Airacomet, or a pure whiff?  Looking forward to seeing it take shape!

Well, I haven't been able to find anything in my research, but I'm guessing it was probably an early Airacomet prototype or drawing, and Bell engineers tried to cut costs by using a P-39 or P-63 fuselage. Thats all specualtion though. I just think it looks pretty, even just in sillouhette. If anyone knows the real story, please let it be known because I'd love to add it into my backstory. Thanks.

Jon

P.S. Thanks for the links and all your other help Mossie, it is much appreciated.

[Mossie]

Yeah, looking at the P-59's wing it's very similar to an early Meteor but not quite identical.  It's got a narrower chord than the meteor wing & the nacelles protrude more to reflect this, probably to fit the dimensions of the P-39 (probably means you'll have fun getting it to fit too!).  I remember reading that when the RAF evaluated the P-59 they suggested several changes, but I can't remember what.  I'll try & dig out the magazine article.

[Howard of Effingham]

jon! masterly stuff![/size] B)  

[Howard of Effingham]

Yeah, looking at the P-59's wing it's very similar to an early Meteor but not quite identical.  It's got a narrower chord than the meteor wing & the nacelles protrude more to reflect this, probably to fit the dimensions of the P-39 (probably means you'll have fun getting it to fit too!).  I remember reading that when the RAF evaluated the P-59 they suggested several changes, but I can't remember what.  I'll try & dig out the magazine article.

afaik, one of the early meatboxes that we sent them is still about and is preserved at the museum at edwards AFB.