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Bristol 142m-2

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PR19_Kit

#45
July 21, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
It doesn't need a purpose, it looks so good, just that it exists is enough for our admiration.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

loupgarou

#46
July 22, 2018, 03:15:18 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 21, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
It doesn't need a purpose, it looks so good, just that it exists is enough for our admiration.  :thumbsup:
Wow! That's philosophical! Kant school with just a touch of good old Plato?
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

PR19_Kit

#47
July 22, 2018, 04:05:37 AM
Quote from: loupgarou on July 22, 2018, 03:15:18 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 21, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
It doesn't need a purpose, it looks so good, just that it exists is enough for our admiration.  :thumbsup:

Wow! That's philosophical! Kant school with just a touch of good old Plato?


Me, philosophical? Yeah, right............  ;D

There are those amongst the UK Whiff SIG community, those who know me well, who will be having hysterics at this point.  ;D ;D ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Scotaidh

#48
July 22, 2018, 04:31:24 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 21, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
It doesn't need a purpose, it looks so good, just that it exists is enough for our admiration.  :thumbsup:

If you build it they will buy it?  Your idea of a better mouse-trap, Kit?  ;) 

I do know that the Germans almost never built a single-use aircraft - IIRC even their night-fighters had to have a bomb-carrying capability - and even insisted that most of their aircraft be capable of dive-bombing.  I think even their 4-engine twin-prop bomber was required to be strengthened for dive-bombing - I wouldn't care to be the aircrew for that!

Back to topic, though - why not a recon/pathfinder aircraft?  It could carry a few target-marking incendiaries or smoke rockets without adversely affecting its performance, and the turret provides some protection.  :) 
Thistle dew, Pig - thistle dew!

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"All right, boyz - the plan iz 'Win.'  And if ya lose, it's yer own fault 'coz ya didn't follow the plan."

63cpe

#49
August 04, 2018, 01:30:00 PM Last Edit: August 04, 2018, 02:10:37 PM by 63cpe
Now most PSR is done, it's time for some check shots before the colors are sprayed on.

I could resist to dig up a BV141 I built 150 years ago. Clearly the BV141 is derelict and possibly will find a new live as Whif one day.
IMG_20180804_202333861 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_20180804_202254161 (2) by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

IMG_20180804_202921103 (2) by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_20180804_202929406 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_20180804_202939812 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_20180804_203002638 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_20180804_202954242 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

more pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetsonsspecial/albums/72157691294348330

Cheers!

David aka 63cpe


kitnut617

#50
August 04, 2018, 01:31:19 PM
Neat comparison ---   :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

#51
August 04, 2018, 03:21:28 PM
It's wholly logical that the Bristol should be the 'opposite hand drive' from the Bv-141 of course.  ;D ;)
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#52
August 04, 2018, 05:17:28 PM
 :thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Tophe

#53
August 04, 2018, 05:29:59 PM
This is so marvellous! :wub:
Both inventive and credible! :thumbsup: :bow:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

NARSES2

#54
August 05, 2018, 01:06:50 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 04, 2018, 03:21:28 PM
It's wholly logical that the Bristol should be the 'opposite hand drive' from the Bv-141 of course.  ;D ;)

Beat me to it, my thoughts exactly  ;D

Does look good  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Scotaidh

#55
August 05, 2018, 07:58:01 AM
That looks really good - has me thinking of what I can make that's similar without 'infringing on your idea', if you take my meaning.  :)
Thistle dew, Pig - thistle dew!

Where am I going?  And why am I in a handbasket?

It's dark in the dark when it's dark. Ancient Ogre Proverb

"All right, boyz - the plan iz 'Win.'  And if ya lose, it's yer own fault 'coz ya didn't follow the plan."

63cpe

#56
August 05, 2018, 12:50:17 PM
Thank you Gentlemen! your so kind!

@Scotaidh: your completely welcome even with infringement of the idea!

Today I replaced the gun in the turret for a more purposefull looking shootapparatus... Also started to sort out the gear arrangement. Rear is no problem, but the front is more complex then hoped for. Oh well, I guess the same arrangement as the BV 141...

David aka 63CPE

Weaver

#57
August 05, 2018, 01:03:09 PM
Just had a vision of a cartoon: Bristol 142m-2 comes out of a cloud and finds itself to the left of a Bv.141. Both tail gunners are shouting in unison:

"GET ON THE OTHER SIDE! GET ON THE OTHER SIDE!"
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63cpe

#58
August 05, 2018, 01:12:47 PM
Wahahaha.... :o :o :o ;D ;D

:thumbsup:

nighthunter

#59
August 06, 2018, 10:48:51 AM
Quote from: Weaver on August 05, 2018, 01:03:09 PM
Just had a vision of a cartoon: Bristol 142m-2 comes out of a cloud and finds itself to the left of a Bv.141. Both tail gunners are shouting in unison:

"GET ON THE OTHER SIDE! GET ON THE OTHER SIDE!"
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Quote from: Weaver on August 05, 2018, 01:03:09 PM
Just had a vision of a cartoon: Bristol 142m-2 comes out of a cloud and finds itself to the left of a Bv.141. Both tail gunners are shouting in unison:

"GET ON THE OTHER SIDE! GET ON THE OTHER SIDE!"
To be fair the German Gunner would be shouting:

"GEH AUF DIE ANDERE SEITE! GEH AUF DIE ANDERE SEITE!"
"Mind that bus." "What bus?" *SPLAT!*
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