fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Found a few more that I have forgotten to post, from long ago, when the hand was even less able than today. (Model built in -and text from- 2007, that is 12 years ago, when I was starting to dabble on scratchs): Retro-futurism at its best. Credited as the first delta wing plane and the first delta canard, this extremely streamlined racing machine was created by French designer Roland Nicolas Payen. It was supposed to receive an inline engine to fit the carefully polished lines of the plane, but what it got was a radial that had to be adapted to the existing fuselage, creating a sight that we only thought could come out of a comic magazine of the era. Before you ask, yes, it did fly. It never made it to the races or speed record flights, but for sure all involved had a lot of fun. The first –very cautious- flight was made by Louis Massotte, chief pilot for Bleriot, on October 1934. In April 1935 is flown by Jean Meunier. After several flights that demonstrate the critics the viability of the design, it had a bad landing and although not very badly damaged it is decided to proceed instead with other designs. Prop and wheels came from Aeroclub. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 A stunning little model Moa. A very interesting design - made to look a little comical with the switch to a radial engine but a great attempt at streamlining. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Baldy said: A stunning little model Moa. A very interesting design - made to look a little comical with the switch to a radial engine but a great attempt at streamlining. Cheers Malcolm Nice shape indeed. A cottage industry French outfit, GLLOKIT, released a kit in resin in 2011. Bold choice. I have never seen one. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Moa, That is one weird design, but you certainly did a great job modeling it. I bet it dropped like a rock when the power was pulled off! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: Moa, That is one weird design, but you certainly did a great job modeling it. I bet it dropped like a rock when the power was pulled off! Mike Me too! I, Robot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlad Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Nicely done, again. I've seen a drawing of this plane in Air International. It would look really cool with an inverted inline engine. The radial makes it look like some kind of a joke. Cheers, Wlad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Weird. An engine with wings. Wouldn't surprise if the engine weighed more than the rest. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 stunning model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 A flaming great big radial closely followed by a canard & delta wing arrangement. Beautifully done as usual Moa, I'm liking. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I am not surprised that it did not make it to the races, I suspect that the pilot had his work cut out just trying to steer the thing once it had got off the ground, let alone follow a specified route! It looks as though it had the flying characteristics of a streamlined brick if the engine was turned off. Brilliant model of another unique subject. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Found a newsreel of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Very eye catching model,well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 9 hours ago, Homer said: Very eye catching model,well done 👏 Thanks Homer Unusual doesn't quote say it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 What a crazy little machine, great model and photos. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: What a crazy little machine, great model and photos. Chris Thanks, Chris. This was posted almost two years ago -of a model built 13 years ago-, but still one of my favorites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Really odd one I need to say, but thanks for sharing this. And film too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hi Moa, beside another build that deserves, as usual, the most heartfelt congrats, I want to thank you for showing one of the many brainwaves of one of my heroes! The world was not ready for Payen... It must be hard to be a precursor. Super well done and thanks for sharing. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: Really odd one I need to say, but thanks for sharing this. And film too. Thanks! Odd is beautiful! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, jean said: Hi Moa, beside another build that deserves, as usual, the most heartfelt congrats, I want to thank you for showing one of the many brainwaves of one of my heroes! The world was not ready for Payen... It must be hard to be a precursor. Super well done and thanks for sharing. JR Thanks very much, JR! Another Payen admirer! What are the odds! In case you haven't seen it when first posted many moons ago: (EDIT: I see now that you visited that post already at the time!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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