Twin-Stang

wolfik · February 23, 2006, 09:24:38 AM

hi all

something new from my bench....
1/48 monogram mustang(s) and a 1/32 F4 Phantom center fuel tank from a revell kit.
the work is in the beginning and photos will follow

wolfik · February 23, 2006, 09:26:32 AM

this is the second version of my idea...with a third engine in the pusher proposal.
the underwing tank is showed.it looks something better and sleekly(rakish?)
and the front wheels are added...

wolfik · February 23, 2006, 09:28:20 AM

the cockpit must be filled.taped with tamyias product and ready for filling...the easiest way...resin

wolfik · February 23, 2006, 09:29:50 AM

filled with resin...

wolfik · February 23, 2006, 09:31:22 AM

its cured...

wolfik · February 23, 2006, 09:32:04 AM

and...sanded
thats for today B)

Captain Canada · February 23, 2006, 10:25:08 AM

Yowzers...those are sweet ! I like the second one better. I love the shape of that center section. Not a big fan of the third engine, tho. Which one are you building ? The first one ?

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1/48 monogram mustang(s) and a 1/32 F4 Phantom center fuel tank from a revell kit.

What are you doing with the wing tanks ? Want to trade them for something ? I need a pair for a 48th scale Avro Arrow.

Tophe · February 23, 2006, 10:30:30 AM

If there is not enough room for a normally large center propeller, a solution would be a double counter-rotating coaxial propeller, no? Big enough thrust with a reduced diameter.
^_^

lancer · February 23, 2006, 11:35:12 AM

Kerist Wolfic, that's looking great. Hell of a way to fill the cockpit hole.

K5054NZ · February 23, 2006, 11:54:42 AM

Peter, great to see you back! I sincerely hope you're doing pic 1, it looks like a dream! I want one!

Tophe · February 23, 2006, 12:04:49 PM

If ever you sell #1 and #2, I may buy both... Even at 1/48, dear...

Brian da Basher · February 23, 2006, 02:51:47 PM

Love it Wolfik! The second one is my favorite too! I kinda like that pusher engine...very unique!

Brian da Basher

gooberliberation · February 23, 2006, 03:39:27 PM

If there's not enough ground clearance for the middle engine, perhaps put a turbojet? Itd match all those mixed-propulsion planes in the late 40s

Allan · February 23, 2006, 07:49:51 PM

Wolfie,

Go go go with the pusher!

This model looks like a winner all the way.

Allan in Canberra

datguy · February 23, 2006, 08:31:42 PM

I must admit, I like version #1.

I can't see that the third engine would add much to the design unless it were a turbojet. The center pod could look like a Vampire then, and you'd get a bigger speed advantage. Long range cruise on the props, and short bursts of high speed from the jet. It would need the horizontal stab/elevator up high on the tail, which always looked good on the Sea Vixen. The nose could get a good heavy armament reminiscent of the P-38, perhaps 4 20mms and a 37mm.

Remember, too, that the P-82 was a MUCH larger airframe based on the Mustang aerodynamic profile, so this is a truly unique interpretation

DG

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