US Navy VTOL Fighters

[TomZ]

Convair Model 5 XFY-1 Pogo


Goodyear Model 28B XF3G-1


Lockheed model 081-40-01 XFV-1 Salmon


Martin model 262 XFM-1


Northrop model N-63 XF3T-1


More on my site: http://airwar1946.nl/whif/L46-USNVTOL.htm

TomZ
http://www.airwar1946.nl/index.htm

[sandiego89]

Fantastic!  They look great in that color. I tend to favor the Pogo and the Salmon as they actually flew, but the Northrop N-63 really got my attention!  Well done. 

Too bad the T-40 engine was such a nightmare, 

[McColm]

Wow! 

[PR19_Kit]

Totally AWESOME! 

What was the source of the various models, except I guess the Pogo was the KP kit?

[TomZ]

What was the source of the various models, except I guess the Pogo was the KP kit?

Convair XFY-1 Pogo - KP
Goodyear 28B - Fantastic Plastic
Lockheed XFV-1 - Valom
Martin M262 - Fantastic Plastic
Norethrop N63 - Fantastic Plastic

TomZ

[Dizzyfugu]

Sexy! What a great collection! 

[zenrat]

Mmmmmm, lovely.
I've struggled with a Valom Salmon.  You've done a good job.  Did you get the props to rotate?

[sandiego89]

Thanks for providing the link to your site as well.  I don't see how the Goodyear manages to stay on its wheels (in model form or if had been built).  Looks like it should flop on its belly.   

[NARSES2]

  I don't see how the Goodyear manages to stay on its wheels (in model form or if had been built).  Looks like it should flop on its belly.   

Nor do I, but it's my favourite of a fabulous bunch and an aircraft I wasn't aware of as well.

[TomZ]

I don't see how the Goodyear manages to stay on its wheels (in model form or if had been built). 

In model form it is tricky. I real life with the weight of the engine it would fall over for sure!

TomZ

[TomZ]

I've struggled with a Valom Salmon.  You've done a good job.  Did you get the props to rotate?

The Valom kit is a beast for sure. All props are fixed.

TomZ

[Weaver]

What a splendid collection: well done! 

I have a Pegasus Salmon in custody which is destined for Blue Angels colours when I pluck up the courage to attempt to build it....

[loupgarou]

Beautiful set! 

[bearmatt]

A fantastic collection and your whiffy nomination is absolutely deserved!

What a splendid collection: well done! 

I have a Pegasus Salmon in custody which is destined for Blue Angels colours when I pluck up the courage to attempt to build it....

Oh...I can imagine how this could have looked with the Blue Angels: Not only would they fly in formation but they would have for sure done a formation VTOL start! 

[Tophe]

Wonderful!
And making us feel a "horizontal" airplane is abnormal...