Jeremy Neo Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 My first built of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vlamgat9 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 That's lovely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Always thought that was one of the silliest early jets, but you've done a great job on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy07 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 What a wonderful build! I didn't know there were tail dragger jets. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 What a wonderful build! I didn't know there were tail dragger jets. Jim 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 Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy07 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 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/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 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 Sorry for the hijack........ Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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