tangerine_sedge Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) I don't think that the tail is tall enough for a corsair. Have they just wrapped the Defiant? Whatever, its definitely 3 bladed, single engined and a tail sitter... Edited December 9, 2014 by tangerine_sedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Well that's totally weird! It was there! And a few minutes later it vanished! But it was a single engined prop that was loosely wrapped in Xmas paper, but there was something about the shape of the outer mainplane that said "Corsair" Looks like a loosely wrapped Defiant to me.... S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_m Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Quite tricky- the fin looks a bit small for a Corsair? And maybe nose is not long enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Can it be a Hurricane Mk.II? Nose looks too short - but maybe it's because cannons are wrapped-around? And tail may look too low because antenna is wrapped as well Edited December 9, 2014 by Dennis_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It's a Heinkel without the engines on....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hmm, if not for the three bladed prop I would have said a Miles Magister. It makes me think of a 1930s cabin monoplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The so called 3 blade prop is just the way the paper is folded. Look at the far end (tail) does it look like its at an angle........ like the tail plane of a Beaufighter (late) ????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It's a rather mishapened 1/350 County Class Destroyer...... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 You've got to admit it but that pattern on the paper makes an effective camouflage. Its got us all guessing. Fun isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtarget Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Looks like a Hurricane mk.I late version to me and seems logical as only needed a wing replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 looks very SM79 to me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The so called 3 blade prop is just the way the paper is folded. Look at the far end (tail) does it look like its at an angle........ like the tail plane of a Beaufighter (late) ????? Why are we even talking about this I hear myself ask. But seeing as we are then for the reason given above it looks like a Beaufighter, it also looks like a short nosed twin to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I don't think that the tail is tall enough for a corsair. Have they just wrapped the Defiant? Whatever, its definitely 3 bladed, single engined and a tail sitter... I think your probably right and its the Defiant, but its a bit of a pointless exercise with what we have been given to identify the type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I was approached at Telford by Airfix who were very interested in my Phantom FG1 892 NAS & asked many questions about it . several photos were taken & I was told about a new book by them on the Phantom . So who nows may be there will be one. regards Len Sure that's not Airfix Model World as opposed to Airfix, as their publishers have issued a book on modelling the Phantom. I hope it was Airfix, maybe the recently repainted example at Yeovilton in 892 markings may have stirred their interest, however its possible they may be doing research for a 2016/2017 or even 2018 model rather than a 2015 release. We'll just have to wait till Christmas time and the announcement of their 2015 Catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Just had a brainwave. It's a Battle. Remember the new Airfix attributed artwork in FlyPast earlier this year? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeardedOne Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Looks like a Battle! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Finally - a Spartan Executive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I think your probably right and its the Defiant, but its a bit of a pointless exercise with what we have been given to identify the type.I'll agree: it seems 'typical' of whoever is masterminding the calendar to tell/hint to us that which is already known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Not much fun, this calendar. It does look like a Spartan Executive though which was my first thought, although I couldn't remember its name. However I think this is just a computer generated image and doesn't necessarily calibrate to the actual shape of whatever it actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 There's no context as to size, unless someone recognises the wrapping paper and could measure the pattern then extrapolate the size of the mystery object and afterwards thumb through the pages of Putnams to match dimensions. Oh good grief have I become a tad obsessive? Nurse! My horse tranquillisers have worn off....... Trevor of Ward 4B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregg136 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Dauntless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Corsair Mk.II (F4U-1A) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregg136 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It's bold to release a Corsair, especially as Revell has just released theirs.But I shan't complain if it is. We need more Pacific war aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 If they are releasing a Corsair to the standard of their Mustang, I'll be rather pleased. I like making US aircraft in FAA service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekon Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Well looking at their (Airfix) Facebook link to Adam Tooby's new site it is a Corsair. Edited December 9, 2014 by mekon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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