The Grumman C-2A Greyhound replacement

[McColm]

In the 'real world' the US Navy uses the Greyhound for a carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft. A decision on its replacement is expected in early 2015.
The front runners include: the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor and the possibility of reopening the Greyhound production line for the third time, using developments from the Northrop Grumman E-2D.
However Lockheed has come up with a proposal to use surplus S-2B Viking, with a new centre,rear fuselage and ramp door known as the C-3.
Lockheed did offer the US-3A as a replacement back in the 1970s but only six were produced.
The C-3 lends itself to a Whiff as I have two 1/72 S-3B Vikings in the stash and the fuselage section from a Sea Dragon MH-53. Or I could use the fuselage halves from a Bristol Freighter.
The Fairey Rotodyne would be a good COD or even a kitbash F-27 with tiltrotors. The Bristol Freighter could also get the tiltrotor treatment.
(Yes I know, I should reduce my stash but I keep coming up with ideas to keep certain kits!)

[Dizzyfugu]

There was also a real proposal for a tailless USN multi-purpose aircraft, with a fuselage pretty similar to the S-3.

I actually have a potential C-2 successor on the project list, inspired by build some time ago here - it will end up in USN low viz livery, though, and will lend itself to fit into this whiffy occasion. 

[Joe C-P]

I've done the Rotodyne as an RN COD for the Invincibles.
The V-22 is rather small for the COD role; perhaps a larger such plane, such as one of the proposed 4-rotor aircraft.
There are plenty of S-2s in stock.
And, of course, the Hercules has landed on and taken off from a carrier.
I believe there was even a proposal to use a DC-9, something I've thought of doing except I cannot find a DC-9 model.

[PR19_Kit]

I believe there was even a proposal to use a DC-9, something I've thought of doing except I cannot find a DC-9 model.

There was indeed, competing with a Fokker F-28 project no less. The latter has already been modelled here by Hobbes I think, but in 1/144 scale.

Trying to find a 1/72 DC9-30, which was the sub-type they based the USN COD project on, won't be easy. The only injection moulded kit of the DC9 in 1/72 was the old Aurora, later Revell I think, short fuselage DC9-10, and that's as rare as refined unobtamium! If there's a vacform available our own kitnut617 will know for sure. 

[Weaver]

There was also a proposal to use the BAe-146.

[Hobbes]

I believe there was even a proposal to use a DC-9, something I've thought of doing except I cannot find a DC-9 model.

There was indeed, competing with a Fokker F-28 project no less. The latter has already been modelled here by Hobbes I think, but in 1/144 scale.

Yes, I've done the F-28. Still haven't quite finished it, but I hope to be able to do just that by this weekend.

[Thorvic]

I believe there was even a proposal to use a DC-9, something I've thought of doing except I cannot find a DC-9 model.

There was indeed, competing with a Fokker F-28 project no less. The latter has already been modelled here by Hobbes I think, but in 1/144 scale.

Trying to find a 1/72 DC9-30, which was the sub-type they based the USN COD project on, won't be easy. The only injection moulded kit of the DC9 in 1/72 was the old Aurora, later Revell I think, short fuselage DC9-10, and that's as rare as refined unobtamium! If there's a vacform available our own kitnut617 will know for sure.  

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/CLS72-5.html

tada

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/CLS72.html

Welshmodels do a selection of mixed media Dc-9 plus the USN Nightingale

[Captain Canada]

DHC Caribou or Buffalo

[scooter]

Turboprop'd R4D with folding wings?

[PR19_Kit]

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/CLS72-5.html

tada

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/CLS72.html

Welshmodels do a selection of mixed media Dc-9 plus the USN Nightingale

Huh? Densil never told me he did one, and he's meant to be a mate too! 

[Joe C-P]

I believe there was even a proposal to use a DC-9, something I've thought of doing except I cannot find a DC-9 model.

There was indeed, competing with a Fokker F-28 project no less. The latter has already been modelled here by Hobbes I think, but in 1/144 scale.

Trying to find a 1/72 DC9-30, which was the sub-type they based the USN COD project on, won't be easy. The only injection moulded kit of the DC9 in 1/72 was the old Aurora, later Revell I think, short fuselage DC9-10, and that's as rare as refined unobtamium! If there's a vacform available our own kitnut617 will know for sure.  

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/CLS72-5.html

tada

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/CLS72.html

Welshmodels do a selection of mixed media Dc-9 plus the USN Nightingale

Uh-oh, the stash will have to grow again.