Martian Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Finished this morning. Massive fun too build and greatly recommended as a kit. For the full build see here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234994592-vought-xf5u-1-flying-flapjack/ 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Its a cracker Martin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangesherbert Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Crazy old plane. Lovely job sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thanks Nigel, I had to try and do it justice as it was a birthday present from Gill. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Crazy old plane. Lovely job sir. Thanks, Its the odd looking plans that tend to attract me these days. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Lovely job Martin "weird is wonderful" it was great following you with this project it really does look nice. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thanks Guy, I'm glad you enjoyed the build. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 You have made a great job of that Martin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Epic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 You have made a great job of that Martin. Thank you Sir, you are too kind. Seriously the quality of the kit and the uniqueness of the subject made things a lot easier for me. Epic. I wouldn't go that far but I did enjoy the build and the fact that it was a birthday present from Gill made me try a little bit harder. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I think you've pretty much written the book on this one Martin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thanks James, I did have a lot of help reference wise during the build, especially from Tailspin Turtle. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 She's a stunner. That blue is really quite alluring. It's been a pleasure watching this beautiful odd ball come together. Thanks Martin. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I've little interest, normally in US Naval aviation But you Martian old bean may have awakened a slight nautical gene hiding behind my usually RAF/AAC facade We shall see… In the mean time there's this madly magnificent beastie I have enjoyed watching you "make it so" through all its little foibles with your own life's problems to be dealt with A journey of great pleasure for us I can assure you The props were a tour de force, magnificent Thank you sir, for the ride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Theres no mystery how this plane got its name,its weird and odd but I like it,Nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Superb build and finish,great to see something as rare as this posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 She's a stunner. That blue is really quite alluring. It's been a pleasure watching this beautiful odd ball come together. Thanks Martin. John. Thanks John, it has, as always been a pleasure to share the build with you guys. I've little interest, normally in US Naval aviation But you Martian old bean may have awakened a slight nautical gene hiding behind my usually RAF/AAC facade We shall see… In the mean time there's this madly magnificent beastie I have enjoyed watching you "make it so" through all its little foibles with your own life's problems to be dealt with A journey of great pleasure for us I can assure you The props were a tour de force, magnificent Thank you sir, for the ride Cheers Perdu, I don't normally do US Navy myself but how could I overlook this crazy looking beastie? Theres no mystery how this plane got its name,its weird and odd but I like it,Nicely done. Thank you kindly, the weirder the better as far as I am concerned. Superb build and finish,great to see something as rare as this posted. Cheers Steve, something as mad as this was never going to escape my attention for very long! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Looks good Martin rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thank you Mr B. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Interesting and very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Great job on the old beast Martin....shame it never made it into production, but then again maybe best it didn't.... You really must do one of these next....open at your own peril ! http://www.hexapolis.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Stipa-Caproni.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Great job on the old beast Martin....shame it never made it into production, but then again maybe best it didn't.... You really must do one of these next....open at your own peril ! http://www.hexapolis.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Stipa-Caproni.jpg Actually making it into production would have been very restricting for What-If? fans world-wide. That's a great result Martian and I think the weathering is about right. At the time the USN kept their aircraft very clean. The Good General's suggestion is rather bonkers on a whole new level.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 An absolute beaut Martin, it's been great seeing it come together over time. I can't help wondering what kind of a radar profile it would have had? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Something rather like this.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Interesting and very well done! Thank you Roberto. Great job on the old beast Martin....shame it never made it into production, but then again maybe best it didn't.... You really must do one of these next....open at your own peril ! http://www.hexapolis.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Stipa-Caproni.jpg Thanks General, you really are a naughty general, tempting me with attractive projects like that! Actually making it into production would have been very restricting for What-If? fans world-wide. That's a great result Martian and I think the weathering is about right. At the time the USN kept their aircraft very clean. The Good General's suggestion is rather bonkers on a whole new level.... Thanks Nick. The General's suggestion is no less than what I would expect from him or, if I am honest, myself either! An absolute beaut Martin, it's been great seeing it come together over time. I can't help wondering what kind of a radar profile it would have had? Thanks, as for the radar profile, I suspect that it would have been slightly better than the good General's suggestion! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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