Author Topic: Acree's Profiles (Read 105264 times)

finsrin · « **Reply #175 on:** November 02, 2012, 12:01:19 PM »

Yes, P-47 canopy has a just right look. :)

Acree · « **Reply #176 on:** November 02, 2012, 03:12:45 PM »

Thanks, all!

Here are two more Manta exports with powerplant changes. First, surviving Spanish Mantas continued in service after the Civil War, but spares for the Kestrel engine were difficult to come y, so the Ejercito Del Aire sought to re-engine them. Hispano won the contract to re-engine the Mantas with the Jumo 205D imprted from Germany.

On the British front, shown here is the Peregrine engine (as requested) powering a heavily armed Manta III.

Hope you like 'em...

Tophe · « **Reply #177 on:** November 02, 2012, 03:38:30 PM »

This turns better and better. How was this possible?

lauhof52 · « **Reply #178 on:** November 02, 2012, 04:53:18 PM »

Quote from: Tophe on November 02, 2012, 03:38:30 PM

This turns better and better. How was this possible?

I second that!!!

Logan Hartke · « **Reply #179 on:** November 02, 2012, 09:18:40 PM »

The Jumo-powered version is almost as ugly as the Ju 86, but the British Peregrine-powered Manta III is one of your most beautiful ones yet! It's really deserving of another canopy and tail! Something like the early Hawker Typhoon cockpit or something?

Cheers,

Logan

Acree · « **Reply #180 on:** November 03, 2012, 12:39:26 AM »

How's this?

Logan Hartke · « **Reply #181 on:** November 03, 2012, 12:46:44 AM »

To be perfectly honest, Acree, I think that's the hottest profile you've done yet.

Cheers,

Logan

elmayerle · « **Reply #182 on:** November 03, 2012, 12:48:42 AM »

Quote from: Logan Hartke on November 03, 2012, 12:46:44 AM

To be perfectly honest, Acree, I think that's the hottest profile you've done yet.

I'll second that!

Tophe · « **Reply #183 on:** November 03, 2012, 01:02:49 AM »

As I preferred the square fin, Mustang like, this new one is not my favourite, but I enjoy it completing the family

Daryl J. · « **Reply #184 on:** November 03, 2012, 01:05:32 AM »

Yep. It's awesome.

If I had the $, I'd tool that up for an injection moulded 1/48 kit. I like it that much.

Acree · « **Reply #185 on:** November 03, 2012, 06:01:44 AM »

Wow. I'm humbled by the compliments. THanks all. And thanks for the suggestions.

Acree · « **Reply #186 on:** November 03, 2012, 01:46:03 PM »

To supplement the Boulton Paul Defiant (for which high hopes were still held then), Capstan created a turret armed variant of the Manta. Capstan designed a forward cockpit position, and designed an installation for a four-gun turret in the dorsal position. The aricraft were delivered to Britain without the turret system, which was installed by Bouton-Paul. Seeking a name befitting the partner to the Defiant, the Air Ministry named the new aircraft 'Courageous.'

The Mark II was a nightfighter version equpped with AI Mk IV radar.

Acree · « **Reply #187 on:** November 03, 2012, 02:44:16 PM »

Jet versions of the Manta - the Tigershark

Tophe · « **Reply #188 on:** November 03, 2012, 03:03:53 PM »

Great family! from 1936 to 1956 up to date!

lauhof52 · « **Reply #189 on:** November 03, 2012, 03:21:55 PM »

Quote from: Acree on November 03, 2012, 12:39:26 AM

How's this?

Outstanding profil!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #190 on:** November 03, 2012, 03:25:51 PM »

I am actually starting to dislike you...you keep giving these great ideas and yet we do not have a kit to use to create them in plastic or resin...

Me thinks you might need to spend some time in the BTS Gulag (yes, we do have one!) for your offences...

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #191 on:** November 03, 2012, 07:08:37 PM »

Quote from: Acree on November 03, 2012, 02:44:16 PM

Jet versions of the Manta - the Tigershark

Recce nose AND tip tanks. An arrow through my heart.

What did you use? I think I see:

RT-33 nose
Meteor Mk. I wings
P-51 Tail
P-47 Canopy
Fuselage = ?

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #192 on:** November 03, 2012, 07:10:43 PM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on November 03, 2012, 03:25:51 PM

I am actually starting to dislike you...you keep giving these great ideas and yet we do not have a kit to use to create them in plastic or resin...

Me thinks you might need to spend some time in the BTS Gulag (yes, we do have one!) for your offences...

As a guest of the luxurious BTS Gulag, your first task will be to inventory all of Greg's stash.

Tophe · « **Reply #193 on:** November 03, 2012, 08:04:54 PM »

Quote from: Acree on November 03, 2012, 02:44:16 PM

Jet versions of the Manta - the Tigershark

You inspired new Mustangs...

Acree · « **Reply #194 on:** November 04, 2012, 04:18:47 AM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on November 03, 2012, 07:08:37 PM

Quote from: Acree on November 03, 2012, 02:44:16 PM
Jet versions of the Manta - the Tigershark

Recce nose AND tip tanks. An arrow through my heart.

What did you use? I think I see:
RT-33 nose
Meteor Mk. I wings
P-51 Tail
P-47 Canopy
Fuselage = ?

It's actually an F-5A nose, the wings and fuselage are Monomail original, engine nacelles are from the Meteor (via the Jet Kittiwake), the tail is P-51 and the canopy is actually late model Typhoon (but P-47 is close enough!).

Acree · « **Reply #195 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:16:40 AM »

Curtiss Shrike and developments. The single seater was a response to the turret-armed version being too heavy/underpowered. With the installation of the radial, this was remedied, and the turret was restored. Sorry, I don't feel like developing more of a backstory, but the profiles speak for themselves, mostly.

apophenia · « **Reply #196 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:27:09 AM »

Dang! That Shrike on floats looks almost svelte :)

Acree · « **Reply #197 on:** November 04, 2012, 03:19:45 PM »

Almost!

lauhof52 · « **Reply #198 on:** November 04, 2012, 05:15:34 PM »

Love that float one!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #199 on:** November 04, 2012, 05:30:13 PM »

See Comrade, a stint in the BTS Gulag does you wonders....there is a kit available of the Shrike... :)


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