72modeler Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 This popped up during a search just now, Very unusual airplane, to say the least! I have no idea what this is, but I'm betting @Moa either has one in the works or has a folder on it for a future build. Almost looks like the engines are fitted inside that thick wing out at the endplates and drive the props via shafts? Photo via Pinterest. Mike 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 It's the Horton Wingless, designed by William Horton in California in 1952. And it did fly: there are images in the LIFE magazine archive. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Fabulous, it almost looks like the man stood next to the aircraft should be wearing a tinfoil hat with a propeller on top! Now where is my hoverboard? Thanks for sharing Mike. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Sabrejet said: It's the Horton Wingless Duncan, I am impressed! ...and it's not even a Sabre! 😜 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Duncan, I am impressed! ...and it's not even a Sabre! 😜 Mike It's a curse you know: as pointless aviation info goes in one ear, something valuable (e.g. wedding anniversary date) gets pushed out the other one... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: It's a curse you know: as pointless aviation info goes in one ear, something valuable (e.g. wedding anniversary date) gets pushed out the other one... I feel your pain- Missus 72modeler says she doesn't understand how I can spout FS595 numbers, aircraft serial numbers and codes off the top of my pointed little head, and can't remember what's on the grocery list....priorities, priorities! Mike 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Love this ,never seen that before ,thanks for putting it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 That is indeed the Horton Wingless. Believe it or not, it is built around a large percentage of a Cessna T-50 "Bamboo Bomber," which is screaming to be let out. While the registration (N-number) of the Wingless is known, the identity of the unfortunate Cessna is not. The FAA file on the Horton Wingless is so incomplete as to be useless. Any leads would be appreciated. Here's more: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Missed this one. Yes, of course, I do have a folder on it. AND I made another of Horton's designs: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 What a mad, mad thing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Vulcanicity said: What a mad, mad thing. Take back those senseless words, if you don't want yet another duel!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 "Mad" in my house is a term of affection and respect! (I surrender!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Vulcanicity said: "Mad" in my house is a term of affection and respect! (I surrender!) As indeed it is here on Britmodeller. Wibble 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markh-75 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 17/01/2020 at 18:16, Sabrejet said: It's the Horton Wingless, designed by William Horton in California in 1952. And it did fly: there are images in the LIFE magazine archive. I did think there was a similarity, with Horten! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 OK, the KP Bobcat is available, who is going to :- (a) provide the aftermarket conversion for this? (b) ask for the FS numbers for the colour scheme? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, dalea said: OK, the KP Bobcat is available, who is going to :- (a) provide the aftermarket conversion for this? (b) ask for the FS numbers for the colour scheme? I wouldn't chop the KP kit I just bought, but I do have a Formaplane Bobcat that would no nicely. I am doing this one, yes sir. Ze lidl file has bing groving and groving! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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