DONE@p.6 +++ 1:72 YA-14A "Squatina" prototype, a stealthy USAF A-10 replacement

[Dizzyfugu]

In my case, it was a chicken... 

In the meantime I am collecting mojo again through a mecha (conversion) project:


Macross +++  1:100 MBR-07-Mk.I Destroid "Spartan" (Arii kit conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[NARSES2]

That is neat

[Dizzyfugu]

Thank you. Some more (early & cartoonized  ) impressions from this interim build, full separate post coming soon. And then I hope that I can start with the YA-14.


Macross +++  1:100 MBR-07-Mk.I Destroid "Spartan" (Arii kit conversion) - Cartoonized by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


Macross +++  1:100 MBR-07-Mk.I Destroid "Spartan" (Arii kit conversion) - Cartoonized by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


Macross +++  1:100 MBR-07-Mk.I Destroid "Spartan" (Arii kit conversion) - Cartoonized by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[Dizzyfugu]

Sorry, still no progress here. Now the local hot weather (36° C/97° F since last week) takes its toll and literally slows everything down. 

[NARSES2]

It certainly does Thomas

[Dizzyfugu]

Things started moving, slowly... As you can see, a Zvezda Ka-58 is a major ingredient for this build. However, the engine/gearbox hump has to go, replaced by a scartched fairing.


1:72 M7 Aerosystems YA-14A "Squatina", 2nd prototype for the United States of America Air Force (USAF), during DT&E (Demonstration Testing and Evaluation) trials, 2016 - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[Dizzyfugu]

More slow progress. The new spine went thorugh a 2nd PSR tour, I started with the cockpit tub and implanted a front landing gear well:


1:72 M7 Aerosystems YA-14A "Squatina", 2nd prototype for the United States of America Air Force (USAF), during DT&E (Demonstration Testing and Evaluation) trials, 2016 - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:72 M7 Aerosystems YA-14A "Squatina", 2nd prototype for the United States of America Air Force (USAF), during DT&E (Demonstration Testing and Evaluation) trials, 2016 - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:72 M7 Aerosystems YA-14A "Squatina", 2nd prototype for the United States of America Air Force (USAF), during DT&E (Demonstration Testing and Evaluation) trials, 2016 - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[PR19_Kit]

'Implanted'. Yes, I like that word in this context.   

[Dizzyfugu]

Muahahahah!


1:72 M7 Aerosystems YA-14A "Squatina", 2nd prototype for the United States of America Air Force (USAF), during DT&E (Demonstration Testing and Evaluation) trials, 2016 - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


1:72 M7 Aerosystems YA-14A "Squatina", 2nd prototype for the United States of America Air Force (USAF), during DT&E (Demonstration Testing and Evaluation) trials, 2016 - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[buzzbomb]

Wow... nice shape. 

[jalles]

Was not expecting that, although the name now makes sense 

[Dizzyfugu]

Was not expecting that, although the name now makes sense 

Well, that was/is the plan... Had this idea/bash on the agenda for very long and already the donor bodies stashed away, so that work progresses better than expected. Still, when putting things trogether, it looks weird, like an alligator/ray/fruit bat chimera!?
Wings might be extended (will certainly please Kit) when the tail (from an F-117; 45° butterfly layout, soon to come after first major PSR) has been mounted and overall length is certain.

Stay tuned, the saw keeps screaming... 

[Tophe]

Good, go on!

[Rick Lowe]

 

Looking forward to seeing progress.

[Snowtrooper]

Is the wing again (remebering the stealth Saab) from the 1:200 B-2 kit?