Unnamed 1930’s Gull Wing Fighter- Finished!

sequoiaranger · July 17, 2008, 10:46:25 AM

Certainly looks cool, but "foreign". Maybe the red swastikas of Estonia (or was it Latvia?) need to go on it???

jcf · July 17, 2008, 12:54:37 PM

Very nice and very Period.

Reminiscent of both the PZL P-8 and the ANF-Mureaux 170.

P.8

Jon

Rafael · July 17, 2008, 01:17:49 PM

If there was a Belle-epoque, this beauty should have been flying then

Love the wing/struts arrangement

Rafa

Sisko · July 17, 2008, 03:11:44 PM

This is a one great little kitbash.

sotoolslinger · July 17, 2008, 03:59:08 PM

A beautiful build. If you have any question as to markings the Republic of Texas would like to provide you with markings for your aircraft

Chap · July 18, 2008, 12:43:52 PM

Thanks all for the most kind words!

Quote from: joncarrfarrelly on July 17, 2008, 12:54:37 PM
Very nice and very Period.

Reminiscent of both the PZL P-8 and the ANF-Mureaux 170.

Jon

Dang it Jon! I can't seem to build anything original.

I was aware of the P.8 but not the ANF-Mureaux 170, thank you.

Quote from: sequoiaranger on July 17, 2008, 10:46:25 AM
Maybe the red swastikas of Estonia (or was it Latvia?) need to go on it???

Yes, I did consider Latvian markings but alas I don't have any, the PZL kit did include Bulgarian, Greek and Romanian markings. Also, a most generous sotoolslinger suggested Republic of Texas markings (although I can't see a "Texican" flying this one, not enough guns or horsepower

). I'll also check to see what Squadron Mail Order has available.

~Steve

sotoolslinger · July 18, 2008, 02:41:45 PM

Oh yeah ,what scale is this cause the RoT would be happy to provide some nice 1/48 scale underwing gun pods

sotoolslinger · July 18, 2008, 02:44:41 PM

Dangit, I just went back and looked

I guess you could scaleorama the guns

Chap · July 18, 2008, 03:43:14 PM

Quote from: sotoolslinger on July 18, 2008, 02:41:45 PM
Oh yeah ,what scale is this cause the RoT would be happy to provide some nice 1/48 scale underwing gun pods

sotoolslinger, I actually do have gun pods which came with the PZL but I appreciate the offer.

~Steve

sotoolslinger · July 18, 2008, 03:50:13 PM

Yeah I saw

Just remember the Republic of Texas is always willing to supply it's allies with assistance(no strings attached) No really

Chap · July 18, 2008, 07:48:58 PM

Thank you sotoolslinger, I shall keep that in mind for the next build (maybe a fighter for the RoT).

~Steve

Chap · July 28, 2008, 09:55:27 AM

Hi Everyone,

Still a few touch ups to do but for the most part it's done.

Backstory: Following the invasion of Yugoslavia in April of 1941, it became clear that Bulgaria was in need of a modern fighter to replace the aging PZL P.24F currently serving. After the battle, Bulgaria was able to capture twelve Zmaj built Hawker Furies. A decision was made to modify one of the Furies by replacing the existing wings with those from a damaged PZL. The resulting aircraft, nicknamed "Sparrow", was completed in November and test flown by Lieutenant Vladimir Balan at the Vrazhdebna (near Sofia) airfield; proving faster and lighter on the controls then the PZL, an order was placed for the remaining eleven to be modified. Only seven were delivered by the time the first Bf-109E's were able to be delivered. The "Sparrows" served in the second auxiliary yato (squadron) and later as advanced trainers at Karlovo until 1945.

~Steve

Chap · July 28, 2008, 09:56:48 AM

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Chap · July 28, 2008, 09:57:44 AM

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Chap · July 28, 2008, 09:58:51 AM

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