BradP Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Does anyone have detailed drawings of the X-29A? I've seen a few different drawings, but they are a bit vague, and none contain section views. Can anyone help me out? :) Thanks, Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 No sorry BradP , but Iwas curious to know what a Grumann X-29 looked like and I only found this...sleek or what.... http://www.aviation-central.com/xperimental/axa2d.htm Looks very symmetrical...COOL!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 The best I could find but it isn't very detailed ... >>> Clicky <<< HTH ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 HERE's a three-view drawing on Richard Ferriere's site, but I'm afraid it's not that detailed either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 That's better than what I found though, Moritz ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ByronLeal Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi, I have an old FSM magazine, some guy named Jamie Pye build one from scratch ; I will look if I can find the article, was very detailed, has scaled drawings and those sliced cuts. let me see. Byron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) Don't forget that the first one was built from an F-5A (NF-5A actually IIRC). An F-5A section drawing will work for at least the nose area. Edited July 19, 2009 by David Hingtgen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 No sorry BradP , but Iwas curious to know what a Grumann X-29 looked like and I only found this...sleek or what....http://www.aviation-central.com/xperimental/axa2d.htm Looks very symmetrical...COOL!!! I think it looks cool. That's why I want to build one. - Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 The best I could find but it isn't very detailed ... >>> Clicky <<< HTH ... Gregg Those are the same drawings I found. They seem a bit vague and simplistic. I might make a CAD drawing and post it somewhere... - Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 HERE's a three-view drawing on Richard Ferriere's site, but I'm afraid it's not that detailed either. I've seen that one. It's better than most of the drawings I've seen. What I need are section views at different points along the fuselage, then I can make the right shape. - Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi, I have an old FSM magazine, some guy named Jamie Pye build one from scratch ; I will look if I can find the article, was very detailed, has scaled drawings and those sliced cuts. let me see.Byron I'm praying that you find that! That would help me so much! I knew this forum would be helpful. It's nice to get some help from people who have more resources than me. Thanks so much, Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Don't forget that the first one was built from an F-5A (NF-5A actually IIRC). An F-5A section drawing will work for at least the nose area. Very good point. The X-29 that I'm going to build is a "what -if" production version. It will be based off the Kangnam (Hasegawa) F-5E, with sharknose. Where I really need help is the rear from the cockpit back. Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fliermike Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I kit bashed an "operational" version of the X-29 many years ago. I got a lot of good parts from the Hasegawa F-20 kit. Another airplane that started as an F-5. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 I kit bashed an "operational" version of the X-29 many years ago. I got a lot of good parts from the Hasegawa F-20 kit. Another airplane that started as an F-5.Mike Unfortunately, I can't find the Hasegawa F-20 to save my life, and it's only in 1/48, not 1/32......I like the idea though....... Do you still have it? If yes, can you get some of the contours drawn and posted? That would be fantastic! Thanks for the info! - Brad :huh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Don't forget that the first one was built from an F-5A (NF-5A actually IIRC). An F-5A section drawing will work for at least the nose area. F-5A/B/E/F drawings with section views appear to be rare as well...... :o - Brad :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Don't forget the F-16 main gear struts and wheels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Don't forget the F-16 main gear struts and wheels. Right. I almost forgot that..... My X-29 is more a "What-if" version, so things like landing gear can be changed with a bit of artistic license..... Thanks, Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
X-Plane Fan Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Maybe these will help: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Wow, very nice, thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Maybe these will help: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for!!!!! I can't believe how good these drawings are! You just made my week!!!! Thank you so much! - Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Wow, very nice, thank you! Are you building one as well? - Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Maybe these will help: The drawings say 1986.......No wonder I couldn't find them - they were made before I was born! - Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ByronLeal Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 This is the article I was talking about. also look at this X-29 Manouvers X-29A take off X-29A X-29 Home Just to give you some "fuel" Happy Modeling Byron :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you X plane fan and Byron :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for the links, the movies were waaay toooo short! I would love to see what that aircraft could really do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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