Allied X-Crafts

[kampfflieger]

Guys, do you like British, US and Soviet secret projects? Do you want models of it?

Something like this:

http://home.wanadoo.nl/r.j.o/skyraider/gallery/manta_1.jpg

http://flitzerart.com/images/WW2%20BRITISH%20SECRETP/11.jpg

http://flitzerart.com/images/WW2%20BRITISH%20SECRETP/7.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/unicraftmodels/fut/futussr/dblk.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/unicraftmodels/on/aca5/aca5-col.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/unicraftmodels/on/li-rad/li-rad-box.jpg

[NOBI]

I think modeler like your design more than a subject...:-)

[Darwin]

Most certainly we want models of the experimental aircraft, not just of WWII but of all eras.

[Texman]

My only caveat, is I prefer the experimental aircraft to have actually existed. Not just drawing board dreams.

Ray

[Darwin]

I generally agree with Ray...I prefer the subject actually have existed in hardware form. I don't think I would be hardnosed enough to say it should have flown, but at least been taken seriously enough to warrant making a prototype.

[shrike]

A resounding YES from this end.

[Ashrunner]

I am in the camp with Ray and Darwin. Actual built X-planes, rather than the drawing board variety. And, I prefer those which took to the wing on a first flight.

But knowing modellers, anything you come out with, they will buy. 8v)

[billy.leliveld]

I would sayYes(I would buy anything you come out with 8v)

[member_3]

Yes, for the "real thing" but I'm weak and will probably buy anything you publish (especially in 1:48 or 1:33)

[Royaloakmin]

Yes, both real and drawing board. But 1/33 pls. The SNCAO is way cool!

[Alcides]

yes yes yes yes yes yes !!!

I like them all :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

I'm prefer the prototypes too, but anyway, I like them ;)

[B-Manic]

I'll add my yes vote. A nice model of the Avrocar (flying saucer) would be nice too.

http://www.virtuallystrange.net/ufo/mufonontario/avro/avrocar.html

[John Bowden]

I too perfer the ones that were actually built and tried...........from all countries...........

1/48 or 1/32 scales are what I like to build............... 1/72 can be a little small but do-able............ unlike others (TEXMAN!!) (MICHI!!) the smaller stuff it too much of a challange for me:D

john

[CMDRTED]

I'd vote yes and of real aircraft .

[John Griffin]

I for one would LOVE to see something of that Folland 117!
It's reminiscent of a Hellcat and Bearcat all at hte same time. Cool.

[billy.leliveld]

This one is real enough....:D:D

[archangel1]

In most cases, I would prefer the 'real' projects but has everyone actually looked at the site Roman got his pics from?

http://www.unicraftmodels.com/

There are a lot of very strange aircraft there, which I would love to have, and paper is much cheaper than resin! As Royaloakmin says, the SNECMA is 'way cool' and I want one in any medium!

Cheers,
Mike ;)

[Alcides]

Anyone has an idea where I can get more information on this 2 planes?


http://flitzerart.com/images/WW2%20BRITISH%20SECRETP/11.jpg

http://flitzerart.com/images/WW2%20BRITISH%20SECRETP/7.jpg

[kampfflieger]

Anyone has an idea where I can get more information on this 2 planes?

Try www.flitzerart.com

[Alcides]

Roman

I went to that site and I've got the other images but nothing else. I was looking for the original drawings or something like that.

Luis

[kampfflieger]

Roman

I went to that site and I've got the other images but nothing else. I was looking for the original drawings or something like that.

Luis

try the www.secretprojects.co.uk

[Flitzer]

Hi
I'm responsible for doing the illustrations shown and Alcides asks where he could get more information.
I got the info from Tony Butler's superb book British ([email protected]) Secret Projects- Fighters and Bombers up to 1950.

Hope itt helps.

Cheers
peter

[dansls1]

Welcome Peter, glad to hear some input from the artist who made these interesting illustrations ;)

[billy.leliveld]

Roman

I went to that site and I've got the other images but nothing else. I was looking for the original drawings or something like that.

Luis

Yo Luis, did you ever peaked around this forum:http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php

[billy.leliveld]

Oke, I just saw that Roman already pointed it out, so just to stay on the original topic of this thread; how about this one:

[John Bowden]

XF8U3 Crusader III or Super Crusader........... lost out to the inferior F-4 Phantom II............ that should get some hackles up! :-)

john

[willygoat]

I've got no qualms about that comment, but man, is that thing UGLY. Looks like a mutant shark or something. Maybe they were going for the intimidating look along with increased flight performance.:p

[Alcides]

Yo Luis, did you ever peaked around this forum:http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php

Thanks billy. I know about that site but I don't have luck searching for the x-craft in the flitzers site, like the bristol fighter f.11/37 for example. Do you found something?

[Alcides]

Hi
I'm responsible for doing the illustrations shown and Alcides asks where he could get more information.
I got the info from Tony Butler's superb book British ([email protected]) Secret Projects- Fighters and Bombers up to 1950.

Hope itt helps.

Cheers
peter

Welcome to the forum Peter. Thanks for the data.

[akremedy]

Guys, do you like British, US and Soviet secret projects? Do you want models of it?



Yes, and looking forward to it Roman - especially if they are accompanied by the kind of background/write-up/stats provided in your last .pdf book (Lost Eagles of WWI).

Adam

[Ashrunner]

I've got no qualms about that comment, but man, is that thing UGLY. Looks like a mutant shark or something. Maybe they were going for the intimidating look along with increased flight performance.:p


And the F-4 was Double Ugly. 8v)

John...won't raise any hackles with me, but I worked for a few wing commanders that wouldn't argue the merits of the Phantom...they'd just make a low, high-speed pass over your house, kick in the AB and point the nose straight up.

Then they might come back and ask if you had any questions.

[John Bowden]

You know me Ash............. I've got nothing against the Phantom........but I LOVE to stir the pot.:D

Some reasons the Phantom won out over the Super Crusader was it (The Pantom)had an extra crewman........ Navy wanted 2 on board........... It had two engines........... Navy wanted 2 on board........... and it DIDN'T have a gun.........later the Navy WAS wanting 2 on board!:)

Oh........ they also wanted a plane that smoked.....:p

john