Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
05-16-2004, 05:58 PM
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Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
Ever tired of seeing the same ole, same ole warbird at the field? What rare warbird would you like to see for a change? If you have one, please share your pictures and what kit/plans they are! Looking for something different!
Thanks,
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Thanks,
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
Two warbirds I would like to see would be the Macchi 200 and the Boeing B 17C.
The former is a hardley ever modeled. I have not seen a B17C at all. I like the lines of the earlier B 17's.
I just acquired a set of plans for a 81" Macchi. Maybe....
Happy landings, Tony
The former is a hardley ever modeled. I have not seen a B17C at all. I like the lines of the earlier B 17's.
I just acquired a set of plans for a 81" Macchi. Maybe....
Happy landings, Tony
05-17-2004, 10:43 AM
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
How about a Heinkel HE-100? A former speed record holder. An extremely cool looking fighter. Check out the three views at this link:
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/he100.html
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/he100.html
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
I'll second teh HE 100, sweet plane.
The Hein or 'Tony' (but I think Royal used to have one...)
How about a BV 141, for teh really weird looking!
How about some of teh other 'interesteing' desing that came out of Germany, such as a few of thier bombers, or their 'last ditch efforts' like teh Natter, or the ME 210
Or teh H.Hughes F-11
How about some big flying boats, like a clipper, or one of teh many Dornier designs
The Hein or 'Tony' (but I think Royal used to have one...)
How about a BV 141, for teh really weird looking!
How about some of teh other 'interesteing' desing that came out of Germany, such as a few of thier bombers, or their 'last ditch efforts' like teh Natter, or the ME 210
Or teh H.Hughes F-11
How about some big flying boats, like a clipper, or one of teh many Dornier designs
05-17-2004, 02:52 PM
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
Here's a few I'd love to see.
Focke-Wulf FW 200 Condor (although the landing gear might be a little tricky to replicate).
Heinkel HE 111
Messerschmitt ME 410
Douglas TBD-1 Devastator
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat (again, landing gear)
Martin B-26 Marauder
Aichi D3A Val
Nakajima B5N Kate
My input,
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Focke-Wulf FW 200 Condor (although the landing gear might be a little tricky to replicate).
Heinkel HE 111
Messerschmitt ME 410
Douglas TBD-1 Devastator
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat (again, landing gear)
Martin B-26 Marauder
Aichi D3A Val
Nakajima B5N Kate
My input,
Chris.
05-17-2004, 09:02 PM
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
Another vote for the HE 100.
Another interesting Heinkel fighter was the HE 112. Most, in the know then, expected that the Luftwaffe would choose it over the Bf 109. It was more maneuverable, but a tad slower. I like the sleek lines and gull wings of the 100 and 112.
Another interesting Heinkel fighter was the HE 112. Most, in the know then, expected that the Luftwaffe would choose it over the Bf 109. It was more maneuverable, but a tad slower. I like the sleek lines and gull wings of the 100 and 112.
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
How about a Zwilling as in
ME-109Z
DO-635
HE-111Z
The Germans definitely had some interesting twin fuselage planes.
ME-109Z
DO-635
HE-111Z
The Germans definitely had some interesting twin fuselage planes.
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
Blohm und Voss BV-141 Asymetrical Fighter
- the ziroli design blown-up 2x scale
Blohm und Voss BV-P.204 Asymetrical Fighter
- a german skyraider on crack with a Jet and a prop
Focke Wulf TA-152
- never any kits modeled in 110"+ size
Messerschmitt BF-109H
- high alititude versions with sleeker lines and lower wing loadings
Fokker D-1 through D-IV
- no plans or anything
Gotha G.V WWI Bomber
- in the 1/5 scale 160" range would be nice
Nakajima J9Y1 Kikka Jet fighter
- as nice looking as the ME-262 but never modeled
Heinkel HE-177 Grief
- Germany's only real heavy bomber in quantity
Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
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Convair B-36 Peacekeeper
- in a smallish 120"+ Size, thank you very much!
- the ziroli design blown-up 2x scale
Blohm und Voss BV-P.204 Asymetrical Fighter
- a german skyraider on crack with a Jet and a prop
Focke Wulf TA-152
- never any kits modeled in 110"+ size
Messerschmitt BF-109H
- high alititude versions with sleeker lines and lower wing loadings
Fokker D-1 through D-IV
- no plans or anything
Gotha G.V WWI Bomber
- in the 1/5 scale 160" range would be nice
Nakajima J9Y1 Kikka Jet fighter
- as nice looking as the ME-262 but never modeled
Heinkel HE-177 Grief
- Germany's only real heavy bomber in quantity
Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
and
Convair B-36 Peacekeeper
- in a smallish 120"+ Size, thank you very much!
05-18-2004, 07:32 AM
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
I'll second a few:
The B-26 is very rarely modeled: could it be because an RC model would have the same characterisics as the full scale 'widow maker'? In any event, sure would be nise to see some of them at RC warbird events.
The Kingfisher: EXCELLENT idea! What the world needs is a scale WW II biplane/ seaplane, for those days at the lake. It would have to be a blast to fly.
OR, how about a Wildcat/ seaplane, otherwise known as the Wildcatfish? Yes, there were a few Wildcats built on EDO floats, in response to the success of the the Japanese Rufus (Zero on floats). It would be the best 2 worlds: a Wildcat that you wouldn't have to worry about that landing gear with, and a WW II seaplane.
The B-17C, yes I love those early versions as well.
The Hellcat, altho the mainstay of the U.S. Navy for most of WW II, is not seen nearly often enough, especially considering it's contribution to the outcome of WW II.
The B-26 is very rarely modeled: could it be because an RC model would have the same characterisics as the full scale 'widow maker'? In any event, sure would be nise to see some of them at RC warbird events.
The Kingfisher: EXCELLENT idea! What the world needs is a scale WW II biplane/ seaplane, for those days at the lake. It would have to be a blast to fly.
OR, how about a Wildcat/ seaplane, otherwise known as the Wildcatfish? Yes, there were a few Wildcats built on EDO floats, in response to the success of the the Japanese Rufus (Zero on floats). It would be the best 2 worlds: a Wildcat that you wouldn't have to worry about that landing gear with, and a WW II seaplane.
The B-17C, yes I love those early versions as well.
The Hellcat, altho the mainstay of the U.S. Navy for most of WW II, is not seen nearly often enough, especially considering it's contribution to the outcome of WW II.
05-18-2004, 04:00 PM
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
A P51 would be nice. You hardly ever see those around. 
I'd like a Mig3 in the 80" range. I think that plane has great lines. It looks like a racer with that long nose.
Kerry
I'd like a Mig3 in the 80" range. I think that plane has great lines. It looks like a racer with that long nose.
Kerry
05-18-2004, 08:56 PM
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
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How about a Heinkel 70.
Andy
How about a Heinkel 70.
Andy
I intend (one of these days 
) to enlarge it to 90+ " and build it.Happy landings, Tony
05-18-2004, 09:13 PM
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
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The B-17C, yes I love those early versions as well.
The B-17C, yes I love those early versions as well.
[link]http://www.cdscaledesigns.com/[/link]
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
here's my Hansa Brandonburg W-29, 81". 4 fair flights, now a ceiling hanger. but could be ready to fly real quick. dick
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RE: Rare Warbirds, what would you like to see?
what size? and how does it fly? thought I was the only CRAZY one. kit ,plan or scratch? dick photo of my 81" attached. dick