Badmofo Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) Hi all, this is my scratch built 1/72 IAF LCA Tejas Navy prototype fighter. Edited September 1, 2022 by Badmofo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Wow! This is the first model I have seen of the Tejas. Awesome work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badmofo Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 10 hours ago, JackMan said: Wow! This is the first model I have seen of the Tejas. Awesome work! Thank you Jackman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Are those giant slats at the wing roots? I have never seen anything like it. Great work as the end result is superb and I love the test markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 From WiKi: The aerodynamic configuration of Tejas is based on a delta-wing layout with shoulder-mounted wings. The control surfaces include three-section slats on the wing's outer leading edge while the inboard sections of the wings have additional slats to generate vortex lift over the inner wing and high-energy air-flow along the tail fin to enhance high-AoA stability. The wing trailing edge fits two-segment elevons to provide pitch and roll control. The only empennage-mounted control surfaces are the single-piece rudder and two airbrakes, located in the upper rear part of the fuselage, one each on either side of the fin. Hard to find pictures and I think this feature is not on all models... C2j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badmofo Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Youngtiger1 said: Are those giant slats at the wing roots? I have never seen anything like it. Great work as the end result is superb and I love the test markings. Yea they are at the wing roots for Tejas Navy version. The LCA Airforce version doesnt have one. Thank you for the compliment. Edited September 3, 2022 by Badmofo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Thank you for the information and clarification on the wing root guys. Very unique concept for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 You are a genius! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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