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WHIFs built by Ken Duffey (aka "Flankerman")

Started by Jeffry Fontaine, October 22, 2009, 02:35:50 PM

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October 22, 2009, 02:35:50 PM Last Edit: October 22, 2009, 02:48:12 PM by Jeffry Fontaine
Ken Duffey (aka Flankerman) has created several remarkable models over the years including a scratch built 1/72nd scale WIG that was really impressive (not a WHIF).  Today he posted a couple of interesting subjects on ARC with additional links to pages on his own web site:


The first up is his 1/72nd scale F-17A Flankercat (WHIF U.S. Navy Su-27) which is available for viewing on his own page as well as over on ARC at this link


(image source: Ken Duffey)

The second item was mentioned later on in the above ARC discussion topic with an image and a link to additional images as well as a description of the build at this link for Ken's Sukhoi T12 bomber

(image source: Ken Duffey)
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chrisonord

#1
October 22, 2009, 04:16:08 PM
He made a 1/72nd scale wig :unsure: what sort of "hair" did he use for it, and what/who was it to be furnished with :blink:
Hmmm? I suppose it would look a bit more realistic than the moulded in hair on the plastic soldiers.
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October 22, 2009, 04:35:32 PM
WIG, Wing In Ground effect, another term for an Ekranoplan.
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chrisonord

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October 22, 2009, 04:53:37 PM
Quote from: The Rat on October 22, 2009, 04:35:32 PM
WIG, Wing In Ground effect, another term for an Ekranoplan.
I know that, but I couldn't resist saying that :rolleyes: :wacko:
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philp

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October 22, 2009, 05:18:30 PM
I didn't.  I was looking for the tutorial for the 72nd hair  :banghead:
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chrisonord

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October 22, 2009, 06:06:47 PM
Quote from: philp on October 22, 2009, 05:18:30 PM
I didn't.  I was looking for the tutorial for the 72nd hair  :banghead:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :bow:
Chris.
The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

Eddie M.

#6
October 22, 2009, 07:12:03 PM
This is a very good whif, although I nearly soiled myself upon seeing the Wolfpack colors on a Russian jet. ;)
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Cobra

#7
October 22, 2009, 07:38:57 PM
Why do i Get the Urge to Hum the 'TOP GUN Anthem' when i see a Plane like that????? Both are Really Cool :ph34r: Hope to see more!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

Stargazer

#8
October 23, 2009, 01:42:28 AM
This USN Su-27 is just wonderful! (but why call it an F-17 when this already exists?)

Taiidantomcat

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October 23, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
F-24 would be my choice  :mellow: Combo of Flanker and Tomcat...and the next after the YF-23 too!
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October 23, 2009, 04:00:41 PM
Quote from: Stargazer2006 on October 23, 2009, 01:42:28 AM
This USN Su-27 is just wonderful! (but why call it an F-17 when this already exists?)
Quote from: Taiidantomcat on October 23, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
F-24 would be my choice  :mellow: Combo of Flanker and Tomcat...and the next after the YF-23 too!

What is with this whining?  The guy makes a really nice looking model and you all take umbrage with what he uses for a designation? 

You are getting to be as bad as the Star Wars and Star Trek fanboys/fangirls with this canon/non-canon attitude.
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Martin H

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October 24, 2009, 09:54:27 AM
We should get to see that beast at SMW in a few weeks, Ken is one hell of a modeler thats for sure
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October 24, 2009, 11:02:37 AM
Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on October 23, 2009, 04:00:41 PMWhat is with this whining?  The guy makes a really nice looking model and you all take umbrage with what he uses for a designation? 

You are getting to be as bad as the Star Wars and Star Trek fanboys/fangirls with this canon/non-canon attitude.

Don't get me wrong, I love the work he's done! It's just that I have that problem with finding a mis-designated aircraft believable. I need the story, designations and other details to be as close to reality as possible so I can really enjoy the stuff to the full... Yeah I know I'm strange...

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#13
October 24, 2009, 12:06:51 PM
Quotehave that problem with finding a mis-designated aircraft believable

I'm sure you simply love the F-35 designation then...

QuoteYeah I know I'm strange...

Well, you said it.

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