Ayegor the Attack Aircraft

Eddie M. · April 02, 2008, 07:31:25 PM

I guess I'll enter to builds for this GB.

Ayegor is made from (so far) parts belonging to the F-4/5/14/15, A-10, KC-135 and 747. This makes for a very strange bedfellow. Walk this way.......

Eddie

The original concept

The mods to delete the engines in the fuselage.

Brian da Basher · April 02, 2008, 09:47:07 PM

At first I was a little sad you were getting rid of the side engines, but now I think I'm beginning to see the concept and it looks like the voices are speaking to you. This one's gonna be fun to watch!

Brian da Basher

John Howling Mouse · April 03, 2008, 06:27:04 PM

That is just amazing, Eddie. I mean, the way you think in 3D and can carve and rework. Simply magic. You should see how I stress over the slightest cuts in styrene. And you, you just surge forward and hack like a styrene gladiator and wind up with absolute works of art. Okay, I'm calming down now...

jeff3385 · April 03, 2008, 07:34:05 PM

So Eddie, six engines now become four engines? Well, that leaves more room for fuel, but cuts your lift weight on load out. What is the expected mission for the beast? I can't believe you had it constructed that far and now are making another major design change. Takes guts or brains or pleanty of other anatomical parts to be this daring.
I'm lovin' this man. Keep listening to those voices.

Eddie M. · April 04, 2008, 03:44:23 AM

Quote from: John Howling Mouse on April 03, 2008, 06:27:04 PM
That is just amazing, Eddie. I mean, the way you think in 3D and can carve and rework. Simply magic. You should see how I stress over the slightest cuts in styrene. And you, you just surge forward and hack like a styrene gladiator and wind up with absolute works of art. Okay, I'm calming down now...

Thank you Baz!

Eddie M. · April 04, 2008, 03:46:08 AM

BdaB and Jeff,
I think I've found a way to keep the engines in the fuselage. Photos later....

Eddie

McGreig · April 04, 2008, 12:42:17 PM

Quote from: Eddie M. on April 04, 2008, 03:46:08 AM
BdaB and Jeff, I think I've found a way to keep the engines in the fuselage.

I liked the Ayegor when it was originally posted

and I'm pleased that it's has been given its own thread. But stick with the 4 engined version - the fuselage fairings give it a more thuggish and convincing look

Although I suppose that you could always put the two fuselage engines Blinder-style on either side of the fin - - -

John Howling Mouse · April 04, 2008, 08:45:26 PM

Awwww....I liked the podded engines under the wings. Gave it a nostalgic, early-jets flavor and made it more unique, IMHO.

But, it's your fantastic model, Eddie.

Ed S · April 04, 2008, 08:49:13 PM

Looks good. I have to agree that I like it better with 4 engines.

Ed

Eddie M. · April 05, 2008, 09:19:35 AM

Quote from: John Howling Mouse on April 04, 2008, 08:45:26 PM
Awwww....I liked the podded engines under the wings. Gave it a nostalgic, early-jets flavor and made it more unique, IMHO.

But, it's your fantastic model, Eddie.

Thank you all!

I'll be hanging the 4 engines, thus keeping all 6 . The thing that was hampering me was my single mind set of always having to have afterburning engines. That has changed. Something with a little different is in store

Brian da Basher · April 05, 2008, 09:42:48 AM

I'm glad you've decided to keep all six engines, Eddie! There's something so cool about birds withsix engines. Wish there were more of them!

Very much looking forward to your next update,
Brian da Basher

Eddie M. · April 05, 2008, 09:13:44 PM

These pieces came from a Hornet, Tomcat and the unknown donor.

Intakes back in place

And the surprise. Louvers.

Brian da Basher · April 06, 2008, 05:11:36 AM

Love the louvers, Eddie! Nice touch!

Brian da Basher

jeff3385 · April 06, 2008, 12:59:09 PM

You know, watching an in-progress build from Eddie is, if nothing else, an exercise in mis-direction. I mean, 2 engines, 6 engines, 4 engines... no wait make it 6 engines. I don't think we can take anything as "gospel" until it is painted, decalled, and sitting on the shelf. It kinda reminds me of the tv show "LOST". Now, I have watched that show since it began; and I swear I haven't got it figured out yet. But I keep comming back for the next episode because I just know I'm gonna get all my questions asnwered. And what the hey, if not at least I'll enjoy the latest installment. Hang in there Eddie, I still have faith in you man!!!

Eddie M. · April 06, 2008, 01:51:16 PM

Quote from: jeff3385 on April 06, 2008, 12:59:09 PM
You know, watching an in-progress build from Eddie is, if nothing else, an exercise in mis-direction. I mean, 2 engines, 6 engines, 4 engines... no wait make it 6 engines. I don't think we can take anything as "gospel" until it is painted, decalled, and sitting on the shelf. It kinda reminds me of the tv show "LOST". Now, I have watched that show since it began; and I swear I haven't got it figured out yet. But I keep comming back for the next episode because I just know I'm gonna get all my questions asnwered. And what the hey, if not at least I'll enjoy the latest installment. Hang in there Eddie, I still have faith in you man!!!

Thanks Jeff.

I love LOST ! I wish I was as clever as those guys, but alas my progress is made through trail and lots of error.