TheRealMrEd Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 As promised in the build thread HERE A few more pictures of the complete model are provided: And, a comparison with it's rader-dome-nosed brethren: Except for the gnarly landing gear, this was a fun a fairly easy to build kit. I recommend Planet Models kits wholeheartedly, but some, like this one, have a few challenges. Thanks for looking, Ed 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritJet Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 That's fantastic, looks like it comes straight out of a 1950s science fiction film where they've used parts from about 6 different kits! Good to see it with the radar nose version next to it for comparison. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 My oh my that’s wonderful. What a thing that is! Can u imagine seeing that and being told to strap in and test it?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Beautiful job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Very nice models. The late 40s and early 50s were a very interesting time in aviation as all sort of unique looking airplanes took to the skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 That is a fantastic pair of Republics! Always thought those wings looked so wacky. Superb work. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMrEd Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Thanks for all the kind comments, folks! I always like the 40's and 50's aircraft, because they were experimenting like crazy, and trying something new and radical every few months, at least. Britjet, I am looking forward to seeing some of those crazy Brit experimentals -- hurry up! Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Nice pair! It would be interesting to learn what was the idea behind increased chord of wing to the wingtip. Normally, the decreasing chord with span is reducing the induced vortex drag (at least for sub-sonic speeds). Is it that for supersonic speeds the induced drag diminish for reversed geometry of trapezoidal wing? I've googled for it and found that the idea was not about the drag but about the stall properties and first of all to assure proper flow of air in swept wing in high speed. Moreover, what I found a bit funny, more is said about it in Polish version of Wiki text on XF91 then in English one... Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMrEd Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Actually, JW, the major reason for the wing design was to attempt to control the phenomenon known as "transonic pitch-up" , as opposed to lower speed pitch-up, a problem particularly difficult at low speeds with swept wings. Of course, along with the variable incidence wing, the ticker tips also provided less parasitical drag at the wing/fuse join, as well as the inverse taper helping reduce wing-tip stall at slow speeds. Couple that with the fact that the two (3) versions helped study radar nose installations as well as the v-tail configuration. Originally designed as a supersonic interceptor, the XF-91 could reach speeds of up to 1126 MPH with the turbo and all rocket engines lit up at the same time. After the rockets ran out of fuel, the plane could then land on just the jet engine. All in all, a very valuable member of the flight research field! Some discussion HERE Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Aero Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Beautiful work! Makes me want to dig out my Maintrack Models Project X vac kit out of the stash and have a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfgred1 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Excellent work. Congrats. The work you did on the model is really outstanding. Liked very much how you tackled the landing gear issue. Now, you just need to do the XF-91 with the standard tail and since you are at building Republic rare birds, give a go to the XF-84H Thunderscreech....... Please, keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMrEd Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Well JF, I'm part way there: XF-84H Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Looks great.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Well there's something you don't see everyday! Very nicely done, looks like a great collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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