gingerbob Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/17/2016 at 9:28 PM, Sgt.Squarehead said: Presumably this piece of Soviet insanity would count: Looks like an early prototype for WALL-E! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I had been doing some thinking, and this is merely for the sake of discussion as I already have 3 perfectly viable contenders...how do systems development airframes/chassis fit? For example the VX-4 & VX-9 "Black Bunny" Phantoms & Tomcats. While the airframe itself isn't a prototype, the airframes are used for testing and field trials for experimental/prototype weapon systems & avionics. Just stirring the pot and engaging the masses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Just my thoughts; if they're experimental then they should be included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach Turtle Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) Hi. I propose to enter this one with a Mongolfier balloon: Edited December 26, 2016 by Mach Turtle 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 A Mongolfier balloon? Super idea. Can I try a 1/32 scale Hurricane prototype conversion? I may beg for information so be warned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I've already got two proposed entries for this GB. This year, I have been introduced to the joys of building AFVs, so I would like to add an A33 Excelsior heavy tank to the list. This was a drastically up-armoured version of the Cromwell which was intended to replace the Churchill tank if that design failed. In the event the Churchill succeeded and only two Excelsiors were built. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excelsior_tank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ettore Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 This is a nice GB, I think to get involved with aMe 163 with Scheuch-Schlepper 1/72 spec.Hobby, or a He 162 D 1/48 Dragon just started in the cockpit I think are correct with the theme of GB Ettore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thinking of a change from the Saunders-Roe SR.1/A to a Resin Focke-Achgelis Fa 225, see link below. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Achgelis_Fa_225 There are 2 reasons for this, Firstly to get TrickyRich off my case about building a resin kit Secondly it's a fine excuse to build something I had actually forgotten I had ! Of course all of this is assuming I can get permission from a grown up or a moderator, let's face it, it's unlikely anyone is both ! cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 On 28/12/2016 at 3:15 AM, Ettore said: This is a nice GB, I think to get involved with aMe 163 with Scheuch-Schlepper 1/72 spec.Hobby, or a He 162 D 1/48 Dragon just started in the cockpit I think are correct with the theme of GB Ettore This requires some clarification. Me-163 were mass produced and as such don't qualify unless you are going to build a prototype As to He-162D - was it really ever built? Paper projects and "what-ifs" are not allowed in this GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ettore Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Effectively the Hs 162 D was made on wooden ( mockup), then destroyed during Americans bombardments, then there is no prototype. Watching all my kits boxes I believe that I can not participate in this GB ..... patience! Ettore Edited December 31, 2016 by Ettore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 On 19/12/2016 at 9:50 PM, helios16v said: I had been doing some thinking, and this is merely for the sake of discussion as I already have 3 perfectly viable contenders...how do systems development airframes/chassis fit? For example the VX-4 & VX-9 "Black Bunny" Phantoms & Tomcats. While the airframe itself isn't a prototype, the airframes are used for testing and field trials for experimental/prototype weapon systems & avionics. Just stirring the pot and engaging the masses. Yes, that qualifies. In USSR/Russia such airframes were designated "Flying Laboratories". Said that, F-15 used on ASAT program will qualify too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 So, would a Versuchsflakwagen 8.8cm Flak auf Sonderfahrgestell Pz.Sfl.IVc be doable? Three prototypes built with the 8.8cm Flak 37 in 1941 one was rearmed with the 8.8cm Flak 41 and served with the 26th Panzer Division in Italy, Little more digging needed to find its fate One oddball AA unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Damn you people... I just "had" to snag a RAF Tornado flying test bed that I stumbled across. Now I want to build a little collection of these aerial laboratories. I'm just going to "have" to keep my eyes open for a deal on a 1/72 Black Bunny Phantom & Tomcat to go with it. And maybe an XB-70 for a backdrop..... Good thing the local model show is coming up in a couple months. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/144743-hasegawa-00097-tornado-gr-mk-1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach Turtle Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Pretty much anything Realspace would qualify for this build, right? Pretty much every vehicle is groundbreaking in some way. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 6 hours ago, Mach Turtle said: Pretty much anything Realspace would qualify for this build, right? Pretty much every vehicle is groundbreaking in some way. Correct? Generally speaking the answer is "no", but many space related subject do qualify. For example, generic "Soyuz" launch vehicle does not qualify being mass produced although expendable. "Enterprise" and "Buran" fully qualify, "Columbia" qualifies in STS-1 through STS-4 configuration, other spaceworthy Space Shuttles do not, etc. etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 How about the Curtiss XF15C? I think that would qualify as a prototype, as it never entered production. The Olimp resin kit is setting on top of the stack right under the workbench and it's always looking at me. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 8 hours ago, Navy Bird said: How about the Curtiss XF15C? Absolutely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Definetly in for this, not sure with what but some form of prototype jet. Hasegawa f20, revel t-50 or maybe a su47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 First combat submarine - The "Turtle" Would that qualify? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 10 hours ago, Bonhoff said: First combat submarine - The "Turtle" Would that qualify? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre_days Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Please count me in with K5054, the Spitfire prototype, from the old tooling Airfix kit (if a kit that has had a little preliminary sanding on the cowling is acceptable, I already have one allocated...if not, I can grab a pair of untouched fuselage halves). Might also chip in with a Heinkel 280 and a YP-59 Airacomet if I get feeling ambitious, maybe also a Boeing F8B and a Bell XP-77...but I'm saving the I-17 and Su-1 I just picked up for From Russia with Love... Edited January 19, 2017 by Sabre_days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hi Tony, related to the Burt Munro, WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake122 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Could anyone recommend the best kit and decal set for the Black Bunny Tomcat in 72nd scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 9 hours ago, drake122 said: Could anyone recommend the best kit and decal set for the Black Bunny Tomcat in 72nd scale? http://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/super/72/ss72847.htm My kit of choice is Hasegawa but I may be a bit out of date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Tony, could you put exact dates to your first post please? On 08/07/2016 at 3:22 PM, TonyTiger66 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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