It seems like 95% of all the jet models are of the same 4-5 jet aircraft, for example, the A-10, the F-100, the F-86. I'd be interested in seeing some custom built models of less common jets. What got me thinking about this is that by accident yesterday I happened upon a now retired Japanese designed and produced T2 jet trainer (first flown in 1971). It's a very nice looking aircraft and I wonder if anyone has ever modeled one.

So, if you've got (or have found) a photo of one of the less common jets (model or real deal), by all means post it!

I have very little interest in jets so don't often bother to photograph them. However, here are a few from my personal archives that might be of interest.

Fouga Magister


F-84F Thunderstreak


Not your "usual" Sabre, this one is a Dog Sabre. (F-86D)

I would like to see a T-33 in WWII markings as we sent 4 over to Europe; one got crushed during shipping. I like the X planes too. The problem with jets is unless you want to build a small foam one, you really have to step in the deep end to get something worthwhile. All I can afford, with sanity, is old glow ducted fans, and that is not sane in its self.

Jets are WAY out of my price range, but in some ways I find them appealing and I'm super impressed with builders who scratch-build one.

Hi Abu, Look up Model Airplane News' website and have a look at Mike Selby's TopGun entry this year. Also see photos by Neil Hutch and others that have many jet subjects. Mitch

Probably P-80's TFF as the T-33 did not fly until 1948.

Yes brain fade P-80A

Meteor Mk4 !

Cheers,

Frank

Nice!!!

Interesting you brought this up! I'm drawing a Sukoi 9 in 1/8 scale. Power is going to be a Wren or edf. My mind hasn't gelled about the myriad of choices, yet. It'll be ~42" span, ~85" long and the classic suck and blow tube fuse will be ~7" dia. My second choice was the Mig 21 but it has a more cluttered fuse. The Sukoi is very 'clean'!

Here's one I drew up for EDF power, D-558 Skyrocket. Never have built it, too many other projects to spend money on!

I'm always interested to see how one would go about scratch-building a jet. Having to stuff the engine inside the fuselage seems to make it a whole different ball game.

Chad- believe it or not the Crimson Test Tube is my favorite jet! The Mig 15 is 2nd. How big is your plan? I wouldn't mind purchasing it from you if it will fit a turbine of ~8"length x ~3" dia. or an edf of ~90mm.

Somebody needs to do the Saab Draken. Very cool.

ZZ.

It is 40" span and was designed for a 90mm fan unit ARUP. The plan is yours for the asking, no need to purchase. There are still a substantial number of design details to be worked out with the airplane but the plans might give you a good start anyway. Just send me an email and we can work out the details.

[email protected]

I know a guy ZZ and a Draken is coming!

Here's my scratch built F-14 project of 4+ years compressed in just a few photos:

Invertmast...You've been busy!

I'm always hugely impressed by people who scratch-build their own jets!!! Wow!!! [X(]

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Sitting on its table collecting dust and holding horton parts. lol I need a machinist who can do reliable work for cheap...

And speaking of unusual Scratch build jets...










Unfortunately, it is under going repairs after the dumb pilot (me) flew it to long and killed the batteries..

My friend and co-worker, Stan Butchart, had flown the D-558-1 early in his career as a NACA test pilot. Stan once related to me that the cockpit was quite tight. So tight, in fact, that on his first flight in the plane he had not planned the position of his left hand before takeoff and was initially unable to raise the landing gear. His chase kept reminding him to raise the gear as he struggled to free his hand, which was stuck between his leg and something on the cockpit sidewall. He related it as a funny story, but I don't think it was so funny at the time.

Dick