Lord Riot Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Named after a genus of dragonflies, this prototype aircraft was built and tested by Miles Aircraft in 1942 as a private venture design for a carrier-based aircraft. The odd design was a response to the requirement for an unrestricted view of the carrier deck. Apparently handling was initially terrible until CoG problems were overcome. More on this design here, if anyone is interested: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_M.35_Libellula The kit is resin, with metal undercarriage legs and a vac-form canopy (two of which are provided, in case of cutting issues I assume!) Despite being resin, it was a fairly straightforward build, apart from getting the yellow to look reasonable. I did add nose weight too, but I’m not actually sure if that was needed or not. This one is a build for a client, so here are a few photos before I post it off to them. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Fascinating design, always loved the look of this machine, great job on the model it looks lovely. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Yes, that aircraft always looked to me as if someone had been kitbashing with real aircraft parts. The model looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I never knew this ever existed. After your brief description, the weird design makes sense. For something so “ugly”, you made it look very good. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 This is excellent, good to see such an unusual subject. I don't think I have ever seen this built in any scale. After seeing I think I need to get over my fear and tackle a resin kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Awesome build dude! Man, there were definitely some pretty wacky crazy designs out there in the early war. The Wendover is one of my favourites. Ed Nash did a good little video on it, very similar in design with the forward wing and twin boom rear. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Something completely different, very nicely done. gazza I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Superb, not sure I've ever seen this represented in model form. Happy client hopefully- they should be! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Wonderful job on a truely 'out there' design and nice to see an aeroplane from the stables of Miles Aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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