Twin-boom Bv 141

[Tophe]

As explained in other topics (Twin-Whirlwind, Focke-Wulf), my truncated multiple Fw 189 leaded me to build a twin-boom pusher Bv 141F-3. A lot remains to do, but this is a beginning:

[NARSES2]

With longer booms, that's probably more sensible then the origional proposal Tophe. Although I do love asymetric designs

Chris

[Tophe]

You are very right, Chris: there is on my Bv 141F-3 a bad balance (even esthetical, not caring about weights), a too short distance between propeller and tailplane.
Let me explain : the booms length was not free but a consequence of their coming from truncating the Fw 189 at a very precise length (and they are as rear as possible, glued to the wing on only 1mm=1/25" with spars to solidify), while the Bv Airfix port fuselage was coming from tail to wing leading edge, with a separate set of parts for the engine/cowling/propeller; so: I had sawed away all the Bv tail, just aft of the trailing edge and glued there the engine group. This was wrong: I should have removed the bottom of the cowling, the top of the remaining fuselage, and brought the propeller much closer to the wing, further from the tailplane (see below, into Bv 141F-4):

I may do it yet, as cyano-acrylate gluing can be broken rather easily. Maybe I will.

[Tophe]

I've done it!

(truncated engine, increasing the distance propeller/tailplane)

[K5054NZ]

Great work Tophe!!!

[NARSES2]

Now that looks a nice purposeful design - well done Tophe

[Brian da Basher]

Looking good Tophe! I can't wait to see it painted! Will it be gold with a black canopy? Inquiring minds want to know...

Brian da Basher

[Tophe]

Shhh... quiet... no hurry...
I am not at all at the paint step. Before: much putty and sanding...
Well, but about the colour, I have not decided yet. I am almost sure, it will not be gold, as this colour was for my tailsitter pair. As well, the middle-blue with sky blue spots was for the J.29Z and forthcoming XF-85Z Twin-Goblin (half thinned also). I think I will use one same colour for the pair Fw 189ABA & Bv 141F-4, but which one? Of course the canopies will be black, but for the rest? I think it will be bright orange, with maybe black triangles on the wings.    ^_^

[Brian da Basher]

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I think it will be bright orange, with maybe black triangles on the wings.    ^_^

Ahhh done up in the famous markings of the Republic of Carpathiana Air Force! My hat is off to you Tophe for bringing to life a craft from this little-known air arm.  

I'm still looking forward to seeing it. I love that black canopy thing you do!

Brian da Basher

[Tophe]

You are frightening me, Brian...  Don't you know I am a naive pacifist, running away from military and nationalistic spirit?  I have checked the "Carpathiana Air Force" name with Google, and found none. Was it a Joke?  But there was a Polish Carpathian Brigade in Syria 1940, with Polish/French markings:

and I know that French-Polish friendship dates to Napoleon in love with a Polish girl, do you mean I am a proud Gallic celebrating Napoleon conquering the World? Please don't... I consider green squares instead of black triangles if this is less meaningful... less disturbing for my own contradictions...  

[Brian da Basher]

My apologies Tophe I did not mean to upset you. It was my mistake obviously. What I meant to say was that those lovely black triangles are the markings of the Carpathian Forestry Service's Air Fire Patrols used to help prevent forest fires. I think this is an honorable pursuit so that future generations may enjoy the beauty of our natural woodlands.

Brian da Basher  

[Tophe]

Thanks a lot, dear Brian. [Sigh of relief] ^_^
I would be for sure proud to celebrate fire soldiers like our Canadairs and others.  With a touch of 141-asymmetry  to increase spotter preventive efficiency  (attacking the fire at its very beginning, when a few drops are enough to stop it)...
This is fascination from outside as I would be completely unable to achieve such a task, being pyrophobiac... Building a little toy in support to forests is just perfect for me: I am happy!
Thanks again, dear!

PS. The port dome will not be a radar but an over-heat detector... Logical!

[Brian da Basher]

My friend Tophe you have taken that wonderful fire-spotting idea to new heights! I am sure with that ever-vigilant asymmetrical craft on patrol, nature-lovers will be able to enjoy the forests without fear of smoke and flames! This will be one excellent project and I look forward with anticipation to seeing it completed.

Brian da Basher

P.S. This leads me to an idea for another GB....Firespotters!

[Tophe]

Now that the twin-boom-Ranger model is finished, I turn back to the twin-boom-141...
I had been disappointed failing to make a proper dome in front of the port fuselage (Tamiya basic putty was too liquid for that)... Now I have glued the remaining cone of the kit (rear starboard) there (front port), and added much putty there (not enough yet), this becomes possible...

(the putty on clear parts is because I will paint canopies black, no need to keep them clear, just having them clean)

[Tophe]

putty, sanding, putty, sanding... (going on and on...)