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Kitbashing a Vampire into Something Wild

Started by Hawkeye, January 03, 2010, 08:58:58 AM

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Hawkeye

January 03, 2010, 08:58:58 AM
I just posted an article "Kitbashing a Vampire Into A Rocket Plane" on by blog.

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/2010/01/03/kitbashing-a-vampire-into-a-rocket-plane/

Gerald Voigt
http://www.hawkeyeshobbies.com
Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench.

Weaver

#1
January 03, 2010, 09:07:09 AM
Like the idea!  :thumbsup:

Funnily enough, I have a different early-jet-to-rocket-plane idea on the cards at the moment.....;)

A small suggestion, if it's not too late: why not put the tail fins on the back of the stub-booms, i.e. just forward of the rocket nozzles? Given how small they are, they'd be more effective there. You could also add vertical fins to the tip tanks.
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The Rat

#2
January 03, 2010, 09:13:37 AM
I think this will be a very popular thread!  :thumbsup:
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Hawkeye

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January 03, 2010, 09:25:53 AM
Quote from: Weaver on January 03, 2010, 09:07:09 AM
Like the idea!  :thumbsup:

Funnily enough, I have a different early-jet-to-rocket-plane idea on the cards at the moment.....;)

A small suggestion, if it's not too late: why not put the tail fins on the back of the stub-booms, i.e. just forward of the rocket nozzles? Given how small they are, they'd be more effective there. You could also add vertical fins to the tip tanks.

If you noticed there are also vertical surfaces at the end of the canard. This will more than control yaw oscillation combine that with the spoilerons on each wing  :thumbsup:
Gerald Voigt
http://www.hawkeyeshobbies.com
Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench.

John Howling Mouse

#4
January 03, 2010, 02:48:44 PM
Very dynamic, out of the box thinking.   :wub: it!
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Sauragnmon

#5
January 03, 2010, 03:00:44 PM
That's a pretty wicked idea you have there - looks rather wicked, looking forward to more of this liquid-driven rocket-monster.  I'm guessing it's a two-part liquid-fuel rocket that drives it.
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Ed S

#6
January 03, 2010, 04:18:09 PM
"Something Wild" is right.  This is totally crazy:  what's not to love about it.

Ed
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tanktastic43

#7
January 04, 2010, 06:33:23 AM
Great shape. Liking the look of this a lot.  :thumbsup:

tt43.

Mossie

#8
January 04, 2010, 09:10:41 AM
Looks different, almost sci-fi.  Great stuff! :ph34r: :ph34r: :ph34r:
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Hawkeye

#9
January 04, 2010, 09:28:32 AM
Gerald Voigt
http://www.hawkeyeshobbies.com
Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench.

Hawkeye

#10
January 04, 2010, 11:31:57 AM
I had to run down into the Man Cave to search for something, the urge to pickup this project to work on was overwhelming so I gave the paint a quick rub down and drilled a couple of holes to accept the cannon barrels. This got me thinking and imagining this craft being used to chase down V-1 Buzz Bombs as well as intercepting German bomber formations as they approached key resources.

They could be dispersed anywhere, all they would need is a short straight section of roadway for launching and recovery. It scales out to be just about 24 feet wide and 21.5 feet long. Service support would be two refueling vehicles and a small support crew & pilot(s). Its four rocket motors could take it into the air in just a couple hundred feet or if launched from a portable catapult out of grove of trees. Zipping up to attack bombers or chase down Buzz Bombs.
Gerald Voigt
http://www.hawkeyeshobbies.com
Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench.

Doc Yo

#11
January 04, 2010, 12:12:50 PM
 Neat concept and a splendid execution.

Jschmus

#12
January 04, 2010, 01:00:27 PM
When I saw the first photo, I thought I was looking at the nose.  Looked like something out of Star Wars, almost like an upgunned Naboo Fighter.  All that aside, I like this a lot.
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Mossie

#13
January 04, 2010, 04:08:02 PM
Lovely paint job.  Although it's desert tones, it reminded me of the way water shimmers in a shallow tropical bay.  Maybe blues & greens for a future build?
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Brian da Basher

#14
January 04, 2010, 04:10:03 PM
That is some really incredible paintwork, Hawkeye!
:bow:
Brian da Basher
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