P-38 w. two prone observers

Tophe · June 30, 2021, 09:49:39 AM

The ReSu-38A (Recce & Surveillance, 38th) featured a crew of 3 : 1 central pilot, 1 front observer, 1 rear observer.

= link https://i.imgur.com/KnNmMSs.jpg

Tophe · June 30, 2021, 09:50:28 AM

On the ReSu-38B, the rear observer enjoyed a better view.

= link https://i.imgur.com/HXfrbIv.jpg

Tophe · June 30, 2021, 09:50:57 AM

On the ReSu-38C, the front observer had improved view also (while the pilot was in asymmetric high trouble if one engine stops).

= link https://i.imgur.com/Hlp4PeT.jpg

Dizzyfugu · July 01, 2021, 12:34:07 AM

Makes me wonder about a P-38 with a Fw 189, Bv 141 or even a Su-12 central pod?

Hmmm...

Tophe · July 01, 2021, 01:21:40 AM

In another GB last year, I mixed P-38 and Fw-189: https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=48529.0
I have also made something similar with Bv-141, I may look for it.

Dizzyfugu · July 01, 2021, 02:13:35 AM

This one looks REALLY good, I feel intrigued to take it to the hardware stage.

Might just need a longer cabin in front of the wings for the tricycle landing gear, though. But I like the idea of a recce P-38 with a highly glazed and more spacious cabin. I have to delve through the spares bin(s) for a fuselage, IIRC I still have a Matchbox P-38 somewhere...

ericr · July 01, 2021, 02:41:51 AM

do-able in plastic indeed !

Tophe · July 01, 2021, 03:06:20 AM

Thanks ericr

For Dizzy, I try below to have a longer pod for the tricycle undercarriage he requires, together with the nose post à-la-189...

= link https://i.imgur.com/vYa7Cmg.jpg

PR19_Kit · July 01, 2021, 07:07:44 AM

Oh yeah, the long nose one looks really good.

Could do with longer wings perhaps...............

Tophe · July 01, 2021, 07:46:05 AM

Thanks! So this is the P-38F-189:

= link https://i.imgur.com/fSwADTk.jpg

PR19_Kit · July 01, 2021, 10:51:08 AM

Oh yes, I LOVE it!

Tophe · July 01, 2021, 11:43:03 AM

Thanks!

(the magic of longer wings!)

Tophe · July 01, 2021, 08:06:33 PM

I try to come back to my subject principle: 1 pilot seat + 2 prone observers:

= link http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/P38_persp_G_av.jpg

Dizzyfugu · July 01, 2021, 11:25:21 PM

Quote from: Tophe on July 01, 2021, 07:46:05 AM
Thanks! So this is the P-38F-189:

= link https://i.imgur.com/fSwADTk.jpg

That's looking good.

With re-located coolers and maybe DB engines, this one could easily get away as a German design!

Tophe · July 02, 2021, 02:03:02 AM

Thanks for this idea of a tricycle-landing-gear like P-38 on a (longer) Fw-189 (with spats to ease showing it in flight).

= link http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/Fw189_ae.jpg
This is outside the P-38 subject but thanks anyway!

(this is a twin-boomer, this is fun!)