boney_king Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hello everyone. Let me introduce you my third model: Baynes Bat from czech manufacturer Jach in 1/72 scale. The Baynes Bat was an experimental glider of the Second World War, designed by L.E. Baynes. It was used to test the tailless design that he had suggested as a means to convert tanks into temporary gliders so they could be flown into battle. You can read more about the prototype here or here, and a nice review of the kit's here. Now, some photos. All your opinions and critiques are welcome :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 unique subject! Looks nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toniosky Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Yes, very original subject and nicely done ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 boney king... Thank you for the links to its origins and its devleopments.. Nice project and I think you are doing a good job on something that I have bever seen being built here. and WELCOME to ARC.Hope you enjoy your stay .. HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
launnie Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Very original subject indeed Just a small point of critique, shouldn't the ailerons go in opposite directions. Like one up and one down? Launnie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tricose Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Looks really neat! Wonder what it was like to fly? Would interesting to see something similar in todays design efforts. Tricose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boney_king Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hello, everyone and thanks for all your replies! HOLMES, I hope I will enjoy it Launnie, concerning to this article these are not ailerons, but elevons which are commonly used in tail-less design and can be both pulled down simultaneously (if we believe wikipedia, since I know absolutely nothing in aerodynamics or whatever ) Tricose, it would be interesting for me to see some modern designs either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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