Thom216 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) Don't know if there has been one yet, but how about a GB for those contra-prop beauties? Single engine or multiple, as long as the two props spin the opposite ways! Fighters, racers, bombers, anything with their props going counter. Edited March 2, 2021 by Thom216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Well I would like to build a Wyvern or a Gannet (I think they’re both contraritating) if so count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Oh yes. These beauties in my stash. I'm in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I would be interested. Either a Wyvern, Seafire or a Seafang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) This looks pretty interesting. Heavily modified Mustang with contra rotating props, way cool. Would make a wonderful conversion. Edited February 27, 2021 by Marklo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Interesting idea, count me in. I could build an An-22, Tu-114, Tu-126 or Bear. I’ve also been thinking about a couple of engine testbed builds that have contra-rotating props - there’s the Il-76 which appeared at Farnborough in (I think) 1994 with an engine with a contra-rotating prop, and the MD-80 testbed for an ultra high bypass engine which had two rows of contra-rotating prop blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Conditionally yes, I'm not short on subjects. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 I have a couple of FR-46 Spitfires in the stash. Would love to get a Wyvern too. And just FYI, I was just tossing the idea out into the cosmos. Anyone wants to run with it, be my guest!😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I have the Tupolev Tu-126 Moss by Contrail , I can't think of a better excuse to build it ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 NK-12 I have four kits of the subjects powered by this monster, all four are quite challenging. Knowing myself it is likely that I would start them and never finish but blimey, why not? Or maybe one of Kamov's helicopters, technically they are not "contra props" but "contra rotors" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 7:19 AM, zebra said: ... I’ve also been thinking about a couple of engine testbed builds that have contra-rotating props - there’s the Il-76 which appeared at Farnborough in (I think) 1994 with an engine with a contra-rotating prop, ... This one? https://transport-photo.com/photo/20829/IL-76-Engine-Testbed.html For this : http://www.military-today.com/aircraft/an_70.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Would have to be a Wyvern or if very adventurous an all Python engined pressurised Lincoln derivative whiff. Sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I have a couple of Shackletons which need to be built, so count me in please! Cheers, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Rob S said: This one? https://transport-photo.com/photo/20829/IL-76-Engine-Testbed.html For this : http://www.military-today.com/aircraft/an_70.htm Same Il-76, different engine. The one displayed at Farnborough was this one, with a D-236T engine: This engine was apparently intended for the An-70 but they ended up using the one in the photo you linked to. It was also tested on a Yak-42 and there was apparently even a proposal for a D-236 powered twin-engined variant of the BAe 146. I'm going to build a later incarnation of the same airframe with a different engine in the unarmed GB, but that's not going to stop me building this one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I've got a Shackleton in the stash, but I intend to build it soon. I'll probably get a second one at some point because I want a tricycle gear version as well as the tail-dragger, so I'll say in with a hypothetical Shackleton kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Yes please. I've got a 1/200 Tu-95 that would fit the bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 21 minutes ago, CliffB said: Yes please. I've got a 1/200 Tu-95 that would fit the bill I didn't know there was a Tu95 in that scale? Who makes it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: I didn't know there was a Tu95 in that scale? Who makes it? It's a Dragon kit Adam. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: I didn't know there was a Tu95 in that scale? Who makes it? Dragon Three versions : https://www.scalemates.com/kits/dragon-2005-tu-95-bear-d--137051 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I'd like some of this please. Add me to the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Sounds good. Lots to think about. In my stash A Revell Shack AEW is waiting. Of course there are Spitfire variants Red Baron Mustang racer ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I'd be up for this one. I've Shackletons, Gannets, Wyverns, Seafires and a Dragon Tu-95MS to choose from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 01/05/2021 at 03:12, JosephLalor said: I'd be up for this one. I've Shackletons, Gannets, Wyverns, Seafires and a Dragon Tu-95MS to choose from. Choose from ! @Enzo Matrix, Joseph 'ere needs some of your special coaching.... All together now ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Looks like @JosephLalor can carry a whole groupbuild on his own! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 sounds interesting......but have no idea what I'd build??? I've never gotten around to finishing this (it's well under the 25% rule), maybe it's all the incentive I need..... plus lots of Rum! it's got the right prop(s)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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