The little Charger that could - The Convair Charger - Part II

Rafael · October 21, 2008, 03:56:47 PM

WORK IN PROGRESS

Part I is here: http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,14263.0/.html just in January 2007, now I'm more seriously into it, and want to whif it into a Marine bird.

Enjoy.

The original Convair Model 48 Charger, LARA program contestant. Lost to the Rockwell OV-10 Bronco.

Thanks to Lou Vautour, Master solid-model maker from Canada for all his help and direction. All the credit goes to him. This could not have happened without him.

Rafa

Brian da Basher · October 21, 2008, 04:57:47 PM

Apparently looks didn't mean much in that competition, Rafa. The Charger has it all ove the Bronco as far as I'm concerned and I'm going to really enjoy watching you create another masterpiece!

Brian da Basher

sotoolslinger · October 21, 2008, 05:57:30 PM

Dang that is some very serious scratchin right there

Gorgeous aircraft

Ed S · October 21, 2008, 06:20:56 PM

Looking good, Rafa. What are you building this one out of? It doesn't look like cardboard.

Ed

Rafael · October 21, 2008, 06:32:54 PM

Thanks amigos!!!

This is made of pine wood. It hasn't arrive to the PSR stage yet. Lots of filling to do, but is fun to make, and a radical departure from what I "normally" do.

Rafa

cthulhu77 · October 21, 2008, 08:11:18 PM

Whoa ! Stunning? Yes !!!! Awesome? You betcha !!

philp · October 21, 2008, 09:06:49 PM

I was planning on converting my Bronco into this version and after seeing your pics, I may have to seriously going this route. Now, what country do I want to make it...

Julhelm · October 22, 2008, 03:22:40 AM

Are the wings really supposed to be that small?

pyro-manic · October 22, 2008, 06:17:16 AM

It's almost a tandem wing with that huge tail...

ysi_maniac · October 22, 2008, 06:41:46 AM

Hi Rafa,

This plane looks cooler than Bronco

and your modelling looks cooler tha styrene

Jschmus · October 22, 2008, 07:16:31 AM

Quote from: Julhelm on October 22, 2008, 03:22:40 AM
Are the wings really supposed to be that small?

Yep.

The image is from Air Progress, circa 1964. This was part of the LARA program, and one of the specifications was the very narrow wingspan. The prototype OV-10 Bronco had the same, till they discovered that there were handling problems, and extended the wings I forget how many feet. Everyone knows the OV-10, but here also are the Martin

and Lockheed proposals

kitnut617 · October 22, 2008, 07:26:30 AM

Well done Rafa, you've done it again.

On an aside, for the longest time there was a 1/72 resin kit of the Convair for sale on one of the second hand webstores I frequent, I went to see if it was still available but it looks like it's been bought.

fallenphoenix · October 22, 2008, 11:15:37 AM

cool little birds, though : "Permits the carriage of 8 combat troops".... Where?

SSgt Baloo · October 22, 2008, 11:18:58 AM

Quote from: fallenphoenix on October 22, 2008, 11:15:37 AM
cool little birds, though : "Permits the carriage of 8 combat troops".... Where?

I guess they must tie them to the roof?

Shasper · October 22, 2008, 01:13:34 PM

Think the Bronc's wings were extended 24in. (at least thats what my noggin remembers).

Not bad for some lumber work mate *tries to steer clear of the obvious puns*

Shas