TC Aircraft Corporation (TCAC) Presents...........

[tc2324]

Not the greatest of picture updates, taken in a rush before I head off to the office.

First major change was the paint scheme, wanted something looking more like a mid 1960`s prototype colour as I really didn`t like the `shiney` look after it was applied. Kept the gloss look as well in keeping with a `fast` look for the aircraft. Decals have helped bring this to life so to speak and the paper clip makes for a rather nice pitot tube.

U/C next on the agenda and then the backstory.

[NARSES2]

Just realised there's a tail position under that stonking jet pipe

Great colour scheme 

[Mr.Creak]

Looks more French to me.
Shades of the Grognard, mixed with, er... something else.

[Gondor]

That tail gunner might find things a little hot there......

Gondor

[Father Ennis]

Very Kool !!!

[tc2324]

Cheers guys, not the best build I`ve ever done, but certainly a challange in trying to design something to a specific spec.

The build is now finished with a few pics below. Will take a couple of diorama type piccies shortly with the backstory to boot.

[NARSES2]

Looks more French to me.
Shades of the Grognard, mixed with, er... something else.

I was trying to think and that's it 

That tail gunner might find things a little hot there......

Gondor

He's there with a box of matches incase of flameout 

I really like this build, it captures the feel of the period for me. All those prototypes in nice bold colours 

[tc2324]

July 16th 1965

FUTURE RAF AND ROYAL NAVY AIRCRAFT UNVEILED

A picture released today from TCAC, (TC Aircraft Corp) show off the latest aircraft design from the company to meet the Air Ministry Design specification No. MMM1 tender first set four months ago on 29th March. Called the TAC 7 Demonstrator, the company has claimed that it is a Mach 2+ aircraft capable of reaching heights of 50,000+. Two variants will be offered to the RAF and Royal Navy.

The TAC 7 has reported started test flights at RAF Boscombe Down with both the RAF and Navy using their own test pilots for evaluation.






October 10th 1965

Proposed New RAF/RN Aircraft Faces Problems

More details and pictures have been released about the new TAC 7 aircraft after three months of test flying and evaluation at Boscombe Down. Unofficial sources claim that while the performance of the aircraft exceeds the specification, the RAF and Royal Navy are not happy with the crew escape mechanisms.

Both the pilot and navigator/gunner both sit in their own capsules at either end of the aircraft and in an emergency both capsules have been designed to detach from the main aircraft and then descend via parachute. While the RAF acknowledged that this system worked fine in principle at high altitudes, it was the lower altitudes that gave greatest concern. This sentiment was repeated by the Navy as when the aircraft is operating from carriers, take off and approach are considered the most dangerous areas of operation and this existing system would prove almost deadly.



TCAC made a statement after these concerns were highlighted by the press which said, `TCAC proposed the new design to meet the specification and this design should in no way be considered the final concept. It was built as a demonstrator and all concerns highlighted by the Air Ministry will be looked at and resolved`

The company spokesman also offered some new information about the aircraft stating that it will be fitted with four hard points under the wings for weapons loads. Also mentioned was the new undercarriage of a `stronger design` was being finalised for Carrier operations and the range of the aircraft with wing tip tanks was projected at 2000 miles.






December 1st 1965

New Redesign for the TAC 7

Further to the report two months ago that the TAC 7 project was facing issues from both it`s prospective customers, the RAF and Royal Navy, it has been reported today that these have now been worked out and the aircraft has has been redesigned to better suit the clients.

TCAC`s press officer released the following,

`After spending a number of months working with the Air Ministry and Royal Navy, the crew escape issues reported by both parties have now been resolved. The two crewman will now sit in tandem, (one behind the other), with the rear cockpit being replaced with a remote controlled barbet 20mm canon.

Martin Baker has worked closely with us and have successfully completed trails of a new ejection seat that will safely eject both crew members away from the aircraft and especially the engine intake. After seeing the results of the tests the RAF and Royal Navy now consider the issues resolved and further testing and evaluation of the TAC 7 will proceed as planned`

[Ed S]

Very inspiring.  I like what you have done here.

Ed

[NARSES2]

Great model and "history" 

[tc2324]

Cheers guys.    

Tried to capture some of that nostalgic mid 60`s weird British aircraft design mojo.... and I feel I got some way there.   

[NARSES2]

Tried to capture some of that nostalgic mid 60`s weird British aircraft design mojo.... and I feel I got some way there.   

They'd have given you a job if you'd been around