F7U Cutlass

[Tomcat101]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to Britmodellers but have enjoyed looking at this site for some time.  People have submitted amazing work and I have learned a lot. Enclosed is my first submission.  The base kit is a 1/48 scale F7U Cutlass from Lindberg, given to me as a Christmas gift.  Truth be told it’s a dreadful kit lacking wheel wells and a cockpit etc. The kit is representative of an early prototype rather than the later production model.  To add detail I sliced and repositioned the evelons and leading edges, added the wheel wells for the landing gear, a new cockpit, engine exhausts and an electronics bay etc.  Then to have a bit of fun I finished the kit as a ‘what-if’ (my first).  The story goes something like this….disappointed with the Supermarine Attacker and delays in the development of the Sea Hawk the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm opted as an interim measure to procure a batch of Vought F7U Cutlass aircraft from the United States. This ‘Gutlass Cultass’ has been completed with slipper tanks, bombs, AIM-9B Sidewinders and recognition stripes from the 1956 Suez invasion. Comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome.  Thanks.  

 

 

 

 

Edited January 15, 2022 by Tomcat101
Second attempt to upload photos.

[Marcello Rosa]

Hi Tomcat101. There seems to be a problem. I see the links to the photos, but when I follow I get an error message that I need to be granted access. Maybe change the settings of your google drive, or use a different image sharing service?

 

[billn53]

I don't have access to the photos

[Whistlekiller]

Tomcat, on your Google Drive (web browser version) you'll find some tabs on the left of the screen. One of them says 'Albums'. Click that and then create a new album (perhaps call it Britmodeller) and copy the pictures you want to share into it. When you've done that, above the pictures in the album you'll see a 'link' symbol. Click on that and make sure 'link sharing' is switched on. Once this is done you can select each picture you want to link to and 'copy image address' by right clicking on the picture. Then just paste it into the post. HTH Rich' 👍

[Bill Bunting]

Hi Tomcat101

The links don't work.  I suggest you check the FAQ and "posting pictures" thread.  Search Google photos in the thread. Instructions are there to get your pics to show in your post.

I look forward to seeing them.  Sounds like you put a lot of effort into the original kit.

Cheers. 

Edited January 8, 2022 by Bill Bunting

[Wulfman]

Looking forward to seeing your whif Cutlass !

 

Wulfman

[bentwaters81tfw]

Having just finished the Hobbycraft issue, I'm looking forward to seeing this, when you can sort out the images.

[Tomcat101]

Photos updated and visible now.  Apologies for the error and thank you to those who advised me. I appreciate it.

[Patrick BK]

What a very interesting idea, and what a lovely model of a 'different' aircraft .

[Tomcat101]

5 hours ago, Patrick BK said:

What a very interesting idea, and what a lovely model of a 'different' aircraft .

Thanks.

[ColinChipmunkfan]

Now that is full blown wiffery.  Very attractive model I really like it.

Thanks for posting

Colin

[Jackman]

I must say that is truly attractive paint scheme. I Like it!