AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Is this what if GB gonna happen..? Need to start planning if so If it gets the support of thirty members it will be in the voting for inclusion as one of six, four month long GBs in 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Put me down for it buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Aaaaaah!! The agony of choice!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm gonna stick with an idea I had for the what if GB II, but tweak it slightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) Can I join in too please as I've been working up a few what-if ideas. Have previously worked on T28 & M26 Pershings but I plan for something completely different this time. Hopefully a wingy thing! Edited October 4, 2013 by Shermaniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 May do a VTOL SR-71. That's outrageous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Ar 555 in Soviet service with engines moved to underwing pylons maybe .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Ar 555 in Soviet service with engines moved to underwing pylons maybe .... Ooo I like that idea! The Ar555 would be a great platform for some seriously interesting beasties!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) My thoughts revolve around attempting a Bristol Blenheim Tri-motor Floatplane using the very old Airfix kit as the base model. I got the aircraft the other day so I hope we get our build group. This is a new venture for me as the last time I built an aircraft model I was about 12 - more than a couple of years ago. I'm an Armour modeller so I'll be well outside my box with this one. PS. How many are we now please Edited October 6, 2013 by Shermaniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 List updated again. More cracking ideas coming through as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I am thinking of a P-38 Lightning with Push and pull motor. This was one of six designs they were thinking of before the real P-38 was taking shape. Just like a Fokker D23. Or a P-38 Lightning with a jet engine, like a Saab J 21R. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Both those ideas sound very interesting Arnold. Is there any concept drawings of the push/pull P-38 to start from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 The Ar555 would be a great platform for some seriously interesting beasties!! The Arado design team were "invited" to cross the English Channel where they went to work for Avro. The result was a modified Ar555, the first of the V-bombers; the Avro Vengeance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Maybe I'll do Mick Mannock's Martinsyde Buzzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) I had an idea few years ago when I first joined this site to do an anti flash white tornado with a nuclear payload... Hmmmmmmmmm. Always knew I'd get another opportunity Edited October 7, 2013 by Tornado 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Both those ideas sound very interesting Arnold. Is there any concept drawings of the push/pull P-38 to start from? Yes there is. I have seen these drawings in a P-38 book. They aren't much detailed, but they give you the drawings how the 6 concept would have looked. I don't have it with me at the moment. But it was quite a large book (A3 format) with about 100 pages. The book is from a range of books. I have it bonded with six other type of planes. I believe this is the book. http://www.ebay.com/itm/P-38-Lightning-by-Outlet-Book-Company-Staff-and-Random-House-Value-Publishing-/131012286894#ht_25wt_1142 And I have also found the drawings. take a look here. http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1639.30 Cheers, Edited October 7, 2013 by Arniec 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I am thinking of a P-38 Lightning with Push and pull motor. This was one of six designs they were thinking of before the real P-38 was taking shape. Just like a Fokker D23. Or a P-38 Lightning with a jet engine, like a Saab J 21R. Cheers, Ooo arr now you're talking!!! Jet I like same with push pull but you've got me thinking of a pusher with counter rotating props and maybe a turbo prop? Or maybe go bigger and use a P-61 Blackwidow for the base with a big kickarse engine in the back? The Arado design team were "invited" to cross the English Channel where they went to work for Avro. The result was a modified Ar555, the first of the V-bombers; the Avro Vengeance. That sounds awesome!!!! Now I'm getting real excited about this build and we haven't even voted for it yet!!!! Hmmmm maybe a big twin bomber, He177Z (Zwilling) or He477Z??????? hmm somehow I managed to edit the original quote!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) That sounds awesome!!!! Now I'm getting real excited about this build and we haven't even voted for it yet!!!! Hmmmm maybe a big twin bomber, He177Z (Zwilling) or He477Z??????? I think there'll be trouble if it doesn't pass lol Edited October 7, 2013 by Tornado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I think there'll be trouble if it doesn't pass lol oh yeah!!!!! now I think of it imagine if Heinkel had managed to dream up a B-36 size aircraft before the Americans and got it into service!! A Zwilling Grief with 8 engines (in 4 pods, got the twin engine issue sorted out) with extra Junkers Jumo 004's pods mounted on each wingtip for extra power!!!! Loaded with either Hs-293's to take out the convoys as they left the US or A bombs!!! ok think I klnow what i'm building now!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Ooo arr now you're talking!!! Jet I like same with push pull but you've got me thinking of a pusher with counter rotating props and maybe a turbo prop? Or maybe go bigger and use a P-61 Blackwidow for the base with a big kickarse engine in the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 My thoughts revolve around attempting a Bristol Blenheim Tri-motor Floatplane using the very old Airfix kit as the base model. I got the aircraft the other day so I hope we get our build group. This is a new venture for me as the last time I built an aircraft model I was about 12 - more than a couple of years ago. I'm an Armour modeller so I'll be well outside my box with this one. PS. How many are we now please A bit like this but with more engines! http://m.flickr.com/photos/bud_scotland/7789065110/lightbox/ Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A bit like this but with more engines! http://m.flickr.com/photos/bud_scotland/7789065110/lightbox/ Trevor Yes, he needs the extra engine to get his kit stash into the air Is he the only member who is having to buy a kit for this build?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Yes, he needs the extra engine to get his kit stash into the air Is he the only member who is having to buy a kit for this build?...... nope, last build I just raided the scrap bits box, turned out ok just more work than I wanted so I figured this build i'll start with virgin plastic.......and resin. So am now on the hunt for a couple of He177's plus maybe some resin to mod them up to a later model. Something with an A6 rear turrents, one body with an A7 cockpit, the other with a Pak43 (88mm) or a pair of Pak-36's (37mm) mounted in the nose for Anti-shipping duties, or maybe fit something even more evil!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Twin HP42 in RAF service as D-Day heavy assault glider tower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) A bit like this but with more engines! http://m.flickr.com/photos/bud_scotland/7789065110/lightbox/ Trevor Actually, as Sleeper Service will attest, I had the idea before he told me (and your good-self) about the Bristol Blenheim (Bolingbroke) built in Canada. But mine will be much Uglier! I've just got some floats which relate to the flying weight of the original aircraft and THEY'RE HUGE!!! SleeperService, on 07 Oct 2013 - 5:26 PM, said: Yes, he needs the extra engine to get his kit stash into the air Is he the only member who is having to buy a kit for this build?...... VERY WITTY and it's 3 kits Yeah, but I will have mad skills when I'm done or go mad trying Edited October 8, 2013 by Shermaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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