WHIFS from other forums

[Dizzyfugu]

Accidently came across a Belgian Firefly at warthunder, inspired by one of my builds:

https://live.warthunder.com/post/841459/en/



...and the inspiring "original":


1:72 Grumman G-36A, aircraft 'R-17' of 3/II Groupe de Chasse ('Cocottes Rouges') de l' Aeronautique Militaire Belge; Brustem (Belgium), May 1940 (Whif/Hobby Boss kit conversion) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[Old Wombat]

Same tail code even. That's funny!

[Dizzyfugu]

Found another virtual clone inspired by one of my builds, this time a Bf 109F, based on an Italianized He 112:

https://live.warthunder.com/post/880594/en/



...vs. the "original":


1:72 Heinkel He 112 E-1; '110' of the Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) 162° Squadriglia, 161° Gruppo Caccia; Dodecanese (Aegean Sea), summer 1940 (Whif/modified Heller kit) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


Again, even the tactical code has been faithfully copied?  At least, there's a reference link.

[Old Wombat]

 

[Dizzyfugu]

My Hütter Hü 324 bomber found its way into the Ukraine:

https://translate.google.de/translate?sl=ru&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Falternathistory.com&edit-text=

Even though, IIRC, this is the second time that it resurfaced there. And it's funny to read the "experts" discussion below. 

[Dizzyfugu]

Another one from here that popped up in the Ukraine, but this time it's jalles' MiG-41:

https://translate.google.de/translate?sl=ru&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Falternathistory.com&edit-text=

"Original" here:

https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,44902.msg799711.html

[scooter]

Found mention of my Yak-49 (heavily modded Italeri X-32) build here:

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/aircraft.htm

Seems to be realistic enough that it is actually mentioned as "fake" in the lists! 

Also saw your Argentine Pirate on a Quora post about the Vought Pirate.  I'll post the link when I get home tonight

Finally got around to it.  And not only your Argie Pirate, but your Heinkel He-100

[Dizzyfugu]

Oops! And, once more, no credit. 

[Dizzyfugu]

Found my MiG-33 build in a Brasilian forum:

https://translate.google.de/translate?sl=pt&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cavok.com.br%2Fblog%2Faeronaves-quase-famosas-izdeliye-33-o-mig-29-monomotor%2F

[PR19_Kit]

+++ DISCLAIMER +++
Nothing you see here is real, even though the conversion or the presented background story might be based historical facts. BEWARE!

I like that bit in the comments below the piece! 

[Dizzyfugu]

...and another of my model creations has made it into flight simulation: a Saab 32 A "Lansen", which was built OOB but according to an obscure paint scheme which I had found in a magazine without any comment, assuming that it was a camouflage trial (before the green/blue cammo was chosen):



vs.


1:72 Saab A 32A ,,Lansen", aircraft ,29' (s/n 32209) of the Swedish Air Force Försökscentralen during camouflage trials; Malmslätt, Sweden, 1970 (Quasi-whif/Heller kit conversion) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr 

More here, there's even a screen caption of "FC/29" in flight!:

https://live.warthunder.com/post/886614/en/

[ChernayaAkula]

Hmmm, the Universe is doing peculiar things again: first Dizzy's mention of his MiG-33 showing up on a Brazilian forum, then his Lansen showing up in a flight simulator. The thing the Universe wants to tell us is that Dizzy's Lansen in trialled camouflage would look absolutely spectacular when adorned with Brazilian markings. 

[zenrat]

The Lansen is such a handsome aircraft.

[loupgarou]

The Lansen is such a handsome aircraft.

Yes, it would deserve a folding wing version for a swedish, or maybe Lichtenstein, aircraft carrier.

[kitnut617]

I was reading a while ago, that the Lansen's design is based on the F-86, just made a bit bigger. I can see the design elements when looking at the photo above. It occurred to me, if anyone was planning a tandem two-seat F-86, much of the Lansen cockpit and canopy could be used --- could even use the side intakes too --- much like the XP-93 ---- Now having just written that and then looking at photos of the XP-93, I'd say the Lansen came from that ---