Supermarine Surefire Mk. II - Finished

zenrat · February 25, 2014, 01:07:28 AM

I wasn't expecting race paint. It's looking fast.

Old Wombat · February 25, 2014, 03:31:38 AM

Thank you, gents, for all your coments to date.

I'm a bit short on time due to domestic commitments over my leave period & haven't had time to comment much but I have poked my nose in to check every now & again whilst doing other things & I appreciate seeing you all paying attention, & caring enough to say something.

Thanks!

Guy

PS: Forgot to say that the Surefire was armed with only 2 x 20mm cannon, to keep weight down.

PR19_Kit · February 25, 2014, 06:08:56 AM

An OUTSTANDING colour scheme there!

Old Wombat · February 25, 2014, 06:27:46 AM

Thank you, sir!

Guy

NARSES2 · February 25, 2014, 07:31:09 AM

Quote from: zenrat on February 25, 2014, 01:07:28 AM
I wasn't expecting race paint. It's looking fast.

Nor was I, that really is the dog's danglies

Tophe · February 25, 2014, 07:58:49 AM

Very beautiful result, and I prefer this to military colours, thanks!

perttime · February 25, 2014, 08:28:58 AM

The race paint looks right

I didn't expect it either but it is, after all, a natural role for such an aircraft.

Captain Canada · February 25, 2014, 10:01:50 AM

Great job on that scheme ! Looks awesome like that. I have to say I was surprised myself, as she would look great in fighting colours...but this way is nice too !

The story makes sense too....love the idea of shooting on the way up, but with only 2 cannon that would be tough. With all that power surely you could add 4, 6 or 8 more !

Old Wombat · February 25, 2014, 02:49:03 PM

Thanks, guys!

Captain: I was figuring with the weight of the aircraft (having 2 bloody great Griffons stuck in it) the wing loading would be pretty high, adding too many guns would only make that worse. I suppose you might be able to take it up to 4 x 20mm cannons but that could lead to wing failures in high-g turns (like at the bottom of the diving passes). I was being cautious, especially as the cannons would be set quite far out on the wings.

Guy

TallEng · February 25, 2014, 03:28:04 PM

that is beautiful Guy,

you're Surefire looks cracking
In its racing colours. I must admit I had thought about racing colours for my SwiftFire,
But I think I will revert to plan 'A' (whatever that was)

And I like the backstory

I suppose I'll have to think of one myself now

Regards
Keith

major · February 25, 2014, 03:40:13 PM

Fantastic!!!!
Race scheme is superbe, don't think any other would have done it justice.
Cheers... Ray

CSMO · February 25, 2014, 03:44:26 PM

It looks bloody marvelous. I don't generally pick nits, but as a former pilot, I notice that the controls are crossed. The rudder is indicating a left turn and the ailerons are posed for a right bank. The combination of control inputs would probably get dicey in a hurry. Adios, Larry.

Old Wombat · February 25, 2014, 03:46:11 PM

Thanks!

Quote from: CSMO on February 25, 2014, 03:44:26 PM
It looks bloody marvelous. I don't generally pick nits, but as a former pilot, I notice that the controls are crossed. The rudder is indicating a left turn and the ailerons are posed for a right bank. The combination of control inputs would probably get dicey in a hurry. Adios, Larry.

Control check prior to take off.

McColm · February 25, 2014, 04:07:55 PM

Brilliant

Old Wombat · March 04, 2014, 06:12:14 PM

Thank you all for your kind comments, gentlemen! Much appreciated!

Guy