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1/48 Supermarine Attacker Mk 2


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Always thought that was one of the silliest early jets, but you've done a great job on it.

Got to agree & the red nose on this one (the real one not the model) made it look even sillier imho, sort of like a clown nose, however, I do have one in my stash & I'll be rapt if I can make it look as well done as this, but it won't have a red nose.;) :lol:

Steve.

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There were a couple I can think of in addition to the Attacker......

The original Messerschmitt Me-262 V1 prototype was a tail dragger.

As was the Yakovlev Yak-15......

There must be others.....????

Great Attacker BTW Jeremy :thumbsup:/>/> :worship:/>/>

Ken

Wow thanks for sharing that, never knew! Now you've got a plan B if you make a Me-262 and its a tail sitter! :P/>

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IIRC, during the takeoff run on the Me-262 V1, the tailplanes were blanketed by the wings, so were ineffective.

So, at a critical moment during takeoof, the test pilot had to stamp on the mainwheel brakes to push the nose down, thereby gaining elevator control :woot.gif:

Sorry for the hijack........

Ken

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