When you thought you were safe...DtKS new project

[Dork the kit slayer]

Obviously based on a scrapped "Kingfisher" I think it has the look of a "Helldiver" come "Brewster Bermuda".


At the moment the plan is retractable undercart,although I think "spats" will give it a Saab look.

As always open to suggestions (of which I usually dont listen )  :banghead:and views on a "new" tail assemblyand four blade prop?

[Brian da Basher]

I like the idea of a four-bladed prop and of course, I would add spats!

I like the look of your "bermuda" Dork, and I will be much anticipating your next update!

Brian da Basher

[sequoiaranger]

...a two-man crew of Amos and Andy?









*hint--for non-aged, non-Americans, there was a hit TV show in the '50's called "Amos n Andy" and had a character called "the Kingfish"

[Dork the kit slayer]

...a two-man crew of Amos and Andy?




(just go ).............................a coat will be provided









*hint--for non-aged, non-Americans, there was a hit TV show in the '50's called "Amos n Andy" and had a character called "the Kingfish"

[Sauragnmon]

if you want a new tail assembly that might look interesting, consider a BF-110's Twin Tail layout.

Four-blade prop does look like it would be more fitting indeed.  I'd suggest a prop off a good bomber to suffice.

[John Howling Mouse]

Nice combination. Contra-rotating props?

[Joe C-P]

I second the idea of twin tails. It would improved the field of fire for the rear gunner directly aft.

[Dork the kit slayer]

Nice combination. Contra-rotating props?

I did think of contras' but I havent got another 48th rig (there is another odd ball project in the pipeline)and Im not really into buying another Wyvern. I do have a good stash of three and four blade props and spinners.

You may have noticed that the" beastie" has an extra cowling to allow for the the triple radial,tri expansion neopolitan flavoured engine,that can handle a big four blader.(or Im I giving away the plot)

[Dork the kit slayer]

I second the idea of twin tails. It would improved the field of fire for the rear gunner directly aft.

could be a bit too sensible for my stuff

[Ed S]

That would probably look right on floats.   

Ed

[noxioux]

That would probably look right on floats.   

Ed

What he said:  Extra big floaty spats would rule on this.

[Captain Canada]

Looks like alot of work for something that doesn't look all that diferent from a real Kingfisher !

[Jeffry Fontaine]

The Kingfisher on steroids.  What a delicious idea. 

Have you considered removing the second crew position to make room for more fuel or a larger bomb load?

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Oooohh yes, the Kingfisher Fleetwood Brougham, built under license at the GM/Cadillac factory in 1942...... I'm sure I saw an artwork of one in that 1953 edition of "The Big Boys' Book of Fantastic Flying Machines" you keep trying to lend to me !

(Still at work, still can't see the d*mn pics  )

Ian

[Dork the kit slayer]

Looks like alot of work for something that doesn't look all that diferent from a real Kingfisher !

How true...................lip stick and pigs and all that.   One more reason not to go with floats