Flankerman Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 A few pics of the finished model - which should appear in a future issue of Scale Aviation Modeller International. I made the pod detachable - using magnets. It works - after a fashion...... Side views...... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dryguy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 WHAT!! Not a flanker!! it's the end of the world as we know it.... Superb job Ken. Did you use alclad for the NMF? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tricose Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Looks Great! Nice work on the landing gear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did you use alclad for the NMF? No - it's my usual rattle can of Halfords Aluminium - with a Rover silver on the engine nacelles. I then polished the wing centre section with SNJ powder and buffed up the rest. Halfords Clear Laquer sprayed on before and after the decals. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino53 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Well Done Ken. I hope mine turns out as nice. Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Really nice build, Ken ... I always enjoy your work, especially all of the eclectic subjects you choose ... Thanks for sharing ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkin mad Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's very well built & finished, but it's not half ugly. -------------------- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDC Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Stunner Ken! Is that that Anigrand kit? I always liked the look of the Packplane, you've nailed it! Denzil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Stunner Ken! Is that that Anigrand kit? I always liked the look of the Packplane, you've nailed it! Denzil Hi Denzil, Yes, the Anigrand kit - mini WIP is here One or two minor accuracy problems (but then it isn't exactly well-known) - but the casting was superb and the fit of parts excellent. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majortomski Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Beautiful build! One of my earliest aviation memories was a sticker book that had this bird in it. Funny how the concept of removable cargo containers took a while to get into reality. They just had to be sized to fit on a tractor trailer (articulated lorrie) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Beautiful build! One of my earliest aviation memories was a sticker book that had this bird in it. Funny how the concept of removable cargo containers took a while to get into reality. They just had to be sized to fit on a tractor trailer (articulated lorrie) During my 'research' (internet browsing ) I discovered that there were THREE types of trailer developed. The rounded shape seen in most photos - aerodynamic, but not practical for road use, a flat-sided one with curved ends and a third, shorter box-shape where the curved end doors could overlap to form a short, 43ft road trailer with flat ends. The XC-120 was successful in its designed role - to prove the concept. I'm not sure why the idea was not pursued - the Soviets had a similar idea with the Mil Mi-10 helicopter..... .... they also had box-like containers to fit under the fuselage. Another example of the concept was the Sikorsky CH-64 'Tarhe' helicopter - used as a 'Skycrane' but designed to carry pre-loaded pods at first. The whole area of detachable cargo pods is a fascinating subject - see Grokhovsky G-37...... ..... and Fiesler Fi-333 and Miles M-68. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coolt Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 interesting subject,very tidy build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 That is really impressive. Ugly or not, its a very appealing subject, not sure if I'd be up for one that size in resin though. I'll look out for the mag though, I'll want a copy of that one. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Looks great Ken... but on your third photo it looks like the left prop would trim the forward gear door just a bit! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Looks great Ken... but on your third photo it looks like the left prop would trim the forward gear door just a bit! :lol: Well spotted that man....... Both props would foul the front undercarriage if rotated. Either the nose gear is too long, or not tall enough to clear the props. I didn't notice until I attached the props - but something is wrong in the overall geometry somewhere..... I was hoping to get away with it...... but you are too eagle-eyed. Ken PS - I picked up the Academy US Army ambulance at a model show today - and it contains a tow tractor. So I now have some motive power for my detached pod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Quijano Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Beautiful subject, Flankerman. Well done. Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I was hoping to get away with it...... but you are too eagle-eyed. Sorry about that bud. Still did a darn fine job of it though. Just keep the prop turned away from it like in the 4th photo where it's not noticeable. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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