Antoine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Well, I forgot about that "Let's see" trick. Here we go. Prototypes M6A1-K Nanzan Ta 154 Moskito J-15 J8M1 Shusui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 And the "first" that comes straight to my mind. I'll dig a bit latter. First Mach 1 buster. First operationnal tilt rotor First (and only) USN Vietnam ace First USN post-Vietnam kill First USN MiG-23 kill World first AIM-9 shooter MiG killers ù European first Mach 2 Nuclear bomber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I've been chatting about this elsewhere, but I figure it's eligible for this GB: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 There are some great subjects there Antoine I wouldn't know where to begin ! The Shusui appeals a lot as I'm a big fan of rocket planes. I also like the Focke Wulf Moskito a lot. I think the Hasegawa kit allows maybe more than one prototype to be built; the V4? I was reading about these only recently; They 'could' have been fine, but as with so many wartime Luftwaffe projects, they couldn't get the engines they wanted and it ended up underpowered. Then, I believe due to supply problems (following bombing), they couldn't get the right glue for the wood and the aircraft began to delaminate. This was the same, suggested to actually be destructive, glue that was responsible for a number of He-162 aircraft also delaminating. The tilt-rotor is cool, it would have to be a prototype. I'm surprised we've had no auto-gyro volunteers, (Cierva C.6 an Amodel kit can be bashed to make this, there are other ways too involving butchery of an Avro biplane ). or maybe a gyrodyne like the Fairey Rotodyne? (Revell or Airfix can help here) Then again, if we fancy flying saucers, the Avrocar (kitted by Fly): Also, on the subject of unusual prototypes kitted by Fly, how about the Rotachute? Meanwhile here's my wife's grandad -it's all his fault I suggested this Group Build ; anyone fancy making a motorbike ? Have fun folks, let's push the barriers! Best regards Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I think the Hasegawa kit allows maybe more than one prototype to be built; the V4? Here you go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 I've been chatting about this elsewhere, but I figure it's eligible for this GB: Good grief Sarge..what's is it? Some kind of landing craft? It looks like something Thunderbird 2 would carry in a pod (in the Nazi Germany version of 'ThunderBirds': 'Donnervögel aus München') ATB Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 It's essentially a self-propelled amphibious ferry.....Nothing more dramatic than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 How would you stand on this: They were all essentially prototypes and they have a great backstory.....It's also one of the most beautiful piston engined aircraft ever IMHO even if it was on completely the wrong side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Here you go! Thanks Antoine ! That instruction sheet has a lot of information. So, the 'Tego Film' glue factory had been bombed and destroyed. The only substitute glue, 'Dynamit' firstly only half as strong, and secondly rotted the tail of the aircraft off. No wonder it was called Dynamite ! So, a whole aircraft project was abandoned due to lack of glue. Sounds like my stalled Amodel 'Atlant' project Best regards Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 How would you stand on this: They were all essentially prototypes and they have a great backstory.....It's also one of the most beautiful piston engined aircraft ever IMHO even if it was on completely the wrong side. As you say Sarge, it never entered series production. It would be nice to see one of the 6 ( or is it 7?) actual prototypes modelled but essentially I have no problem with one of the 19 or so propoganda/pre series planes, Pin? That picture, and others like it, were all propoganda/disinformation pics. I believe a squadron of prototypes/pre-production was formed but never saw combat, but don't quote me on that. . I think some prototypes were sent to Russia, what happened then I don't know, it seems a difficult aircraft to research. I agree, the He 100/113 is clean, mean and attractive. I also think the He112 is a far more attractive aircraft than the BF-109, but I know I could be ostracised for saying that. There's a nice Special Hobby kit: Also an old Lindberg/Revell kit. Great subject Sarge ATB Tony Edited: I inserted the wrong photo initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I believe Heinkel kept the bulk of the 100s as a point defence squadron for the factory. I've got the newer 1/72 SH kit in the stash and a reasonable book on the subjects, so it's a viable candidate for me.....No doubt I'll come up with zillions more yet (it's a great GB theme). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I've got the newer 1/72 SH kit in the stash and a reasonable book on the subjects, so it's a viable candidate for me..... A new one? Any link, I'm curious? It's been some time that I look more and more closely at the 1/32 kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) I'd be in with either one of the white Mirage 2000 (probably C-01) prototypes or a Tornado MRCA prototype (not sure which one but probably P.03) oh also maybe Rafale C-01, the cool black one! Edited August 14, 2016 by mirageiv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 What about Mirage 4000, Dave? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 I'd be in with either one of the white Mirage 2000 (probably C-01) prototypes or a Tornado MRCA prototype (not sure which one but probably P.03) oh also maybe Rafale C-01, the cool black one! Absolutely superb, welcome on board Those are all lovely subjects, a hard call to know which is the nicest of a good set. I love the paint schemes on the MRCA prototypes.I hear you on the (sexy) black Rafale C-01, but I'm also a huge fan of the Mirage 2000 (and Mirages in general). I feel you may have to build more than one I'll add you to the list. Only one to go!!! Best regards Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Antoine-Nice suggestion, I have thought about it before and even owned the Anigrand kit before, however I sold it as I couldn't do it justice at the time when I started the hobby, awesome plane and is another possibility! Mirage IV-02 has always been another Dassault prototype I've wanted to build, probably from the 1/48 kit. Tony- I'll see which one takes my fancy when the GB comes around, the Tornado P.03 has been on the 'to do' list for a long long time now and I've even gathered all the parts for it already, this GB does seem the perfect reason to make it . As I say though by the time the GB arrives who knows what will take my fancy but for sure I would love to enter something in the GB, prototypes and development aircraft have always fascinated me! cheers, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 You did have the Anigrand kit? I really don't know if I could do it justice, but I know it's on my shopping list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Hi Antoine.....The SH 1/72 He.100 I have is the one pictured in Tony's post (the picture wasn't showing when I replied). I had thought SH had released an earlier kit, but it turns out that it was this one, released by MPM, that I was thinking of: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 This theme is just too good to pass... I'll be happy to fill the last spot to get this through to voting, being the speed freak I am... I have plenty in my stash, just a quick pick; Mercedes T80 Campbell-Railton Bluebird '33 Bluebird K7 Caudron C.561 There's more... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Yay thanks Bengalensis! What a list too. Mercedes, Caudron 561.... Yes this is definitely a fun subject and speed freaks are in the right place! I'll add you to the list. That makes it 30 folks; I'll contact Enzo and that's us through to the vote ! Best regards Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Tony, your involvement has given the idea a real boost! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm not sure how this works, but I could contribute with a prototype jet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Tony, your involvement has given the idea a real boost! Thanks Pin It's very enjoyable. I'm not done with ideas yet, I'll be posting more here soon. Best regards Tony I'm not sure how this works, but I could contribute with a prototype jet? Yes, that would be great . I'll add you to the list. Any particular jet in mind? Best regards Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Another record breaker. This time the Republic X-84H 'Thunderscreech' This is one that appeals to my sense of humour I know I'm warped, but this account from Wikipedia makes me laugh out loud: "The XF-84H was quite possibly the loudest aircraft ever built (rivaled only by the Russian Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" bomber[16]), earning the nickname "Thunderscreech" as well as the "Mighty Ear Banger".[17] On the ground "run ups", the prototypes could reportedly be heard 25 miles (40 km) away.[18] Unlike standard propellers that turn at subsonic speeds, the outer 24–30 inches (61–76 cm) of the blades on the XF-84H's propeller traveled faster than the speed of sound even at idle thrust, producing a continuous visible sonic boom that radiated laterally from the propellers for hundreds of yards. The shock wave was actually powerful enough to knock a man down; an unfortunate crew chief who was inside a nearby C-47 was severely incapacitated during a 30-minute ground run.[18] Coupled with the already considerable noise from the subsonic aspect of the propeller and the dual turbines, the aircraft was notorious for inducing severe nausea and headaches among ground crews.[11] In one report, a Republic engineer suffered a seizure after close range exposure to the shock waves emanating from a powered-up XF-84H.[19]" I would love to have been a fly on the wall, well, with a telescope and ear muffs, at a great distance! Enjoy Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICMF Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 My wife's grandfather was the chap portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in the film 'The World's Fastest Indian'; Burt Munro. You might find this interesting: http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/17917 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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