Author Topic: Stargazer2006's imaginary aircraft (Read 164209 times)

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #175 on:** October 03, 2012, 12:02:52 AM »

Ever wondered what a cross between a Blackbird and a Fighting Falcon XL would look like? Of course not.

Well, anyway, that's what it would look like... Introducing the Lockheed Martin XF-38A Black Crow! (see attachment for original photograph)

Tophe · « **Reply #176 on:** October 03, 2012, 12:30:58 AM »

Very beautiful, thanks!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #177 on:** October 03, 2012, 12:33:32 AM »

Looks a little like some of the early ATF concepts.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #178 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:24:33 AM »

That XF-38 is a sexy craft!

tsrjoe · « **Reply #179 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:43:52 AM »

agree with Greg on that one, thinking Lockheed CL. ATF. pre definition designs as soon as i saw your hybrid 'Black Crow', again very neat work Stephane

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #180 on:** October 03, 2012, 04:14:28 PM »

Glad you guys liked the Black Crow!

And now a biplane version of the Heinkel 111, the Heinkel 311... (yeah, I know, I'm crazy...) :lol:

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #181 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:35:47 PM »

I have always loved the unique design of Burt Rutan's Pond Racer. Too bad that aircraft had a sad ending, I think it really deserved a longer career.

In this image, I envisioned a military derivative, the Scaled Composites F/A-44A Banshee, used by the U.S. Marines in numbers as assault fighters. Banshees typically attack ships or subs in "swarms" of 20 aircraft, using the cannons installed in the propellers and an array of small-sized ordnance.

The "Banshee" name refers to the unique screeching sound of its two engines.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #182 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:33:00 AM »

Oh how I wish there was a 1/48 kit of the Pond Racer available...

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #183 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:46:58 PM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on October 04, 2012, 03:33:00 AM

Oh how I wish there was a 1/48 kit of the Pond Racer available...

Wish I had this one here... Must have been a limited run display model.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #184 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:15:43 PM »

Any further details?

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #185 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:26:09 PM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on October 04, 2012, 08:15:43 PM

Any further details?

Unfortunately not. All the page says is "A precision-built scale model of a Pond Racer."
http://flightcrusaders.org/burt-rutan-his-aircraft-and-spacecraft-designs/203

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #186 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:28:46 PM »

Hold on! I think I've found it!

Pond Racer
Original Cobra Company Kit Release
Cobra Catalog Number 72030
List Price $55.00

http://www.cobracompany.com/72030.htm

The page also has a PDF instructions sheet.

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #187 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:34:38 PM »

A company called XS-Models also did a 1:32 scale version.

Actually I think this is the one from my original pos.

This page is in German, but the photo gallery is fantastic:
http://www.modellversium.de/galerie/18-flugzeuge-zivil/4422-pond-racer-.html

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #188 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:42:37 PM »

I have seen one of the 1/32 ones. Unfortunately, the Cobra one is 1/72...

raafif · « **Reply #189 on:** October 05, 2012, 06:38:53 AM »

the 1/32nd one is resin & would be very nice but unfortunately it has many dimensional issues -- I have a build review (from Hyperscale?) somewhere. If onlt Wingnuts could be convinced to branch into racers

finsrin · « **Reply #190 on:** October 06, 2012, 06:06:45 AM »

With the two wings and serious superchargers HE311 might top 40,000ft.

elmayerle · « **Reply #191 on:** October 08, 2012, 11:06:15 AM »

Quote from: Stargazer2006 on September 30, 2012, 08:55:49 AM

Finally, the 4-view plan of the North American A-51 Stallion is here. Took me a while but I think it was worth it, especially since many of you seem to have enjoyed in photo-edition form.

This should serve as a good base for those who are tempted to model it in plastic.

Please note that:
The nose gear is adaptated from a P-38 Lightning.
The main gear was modified a bit, with the wheel moved slightly back.
Tail wheel was removed.
Nose is custom, though inspired in profile view by that of the Martin XB-51.

It's not quite identical, but I reckon you could use the nose from Unicraft's conversion for the XNI-02 Kameleon, http://www.unicraft.biz/on/kameleon/kameleon.htm .

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #192 on:** October 09, 2012, 11:16:45 PM »

I've always loved creating fake advertisements...

In this example, I picked the Fleetwings company, which specialized in building steel aircraft (here the Air Force's BT-12 Sophomore), and imagined that Superman, the "Man of Steel" might have been used as a means of promoting the company.

Step #1: The basic ad (source 1) remains but I've moved the aircraft and clouds to the right so as to leave more space for Supes.

Step #2: I took the Superman from the classic #2 cover and inserted it, then modified its colors so it fit with the rest of the ad.

Step #3: The catchphrases from another period advert (a steel company that supplied Fleetwings) are modified and inserted in the ad in the form of comic-like balloons.

Step #4: The final paragraph of the original text is changed to match the "Man of Steel" theme. I had to reuse bits and pieces from the rest of the text so that the font looked the same.

Step #5: A mention of Superman and DC Comics is inserted in a corner of the ad because I guess even in 1942 they wouldn't have used such a character without an authorization and due crediting of the source and copyright.

Hope you like it!

© Stéphane Beaumort / BIS Productions / AviaDesign 2012

Logan Hartke · « **Reply #193 on:** October 09, 2012, 11:26:37 PM »

Awesome work, Stéphane! The old ads are my favorite part of the old Janes guides I pick up.

Cheers,

Logan

apophenia · « **Reply #194 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:19:36 AM »

Yup, love those old ads. And great choice of subjects Stéphane!

tsrjoe · « **Reply #195 on:** October 10, 2012, 07:40:31 PM »

really cool work, seamless and very in period too :)

Stargazer2006 · « **Reply #196 on:** November 21, 2012, 09:23:54 AM »

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an endless source of inspiration for all "what-if" modelers and imagers worldwide... Introducing the Lockheed Thunder, designated as the FTO-1 by the U. S. Navy. I guess our pal Tophe must have come up with one such variation in his seemingly infinite variations on the P-38, but my challenge here was to create a fake period advert for my "fighter-torpedo" type...

Hope you guys enjoy it!

Full resolution picture here: http://bispro.deviantart.com/art/Lockheed-FTO-1-Thunder-338772628

Tophe · « **Reply #197 on:** November 21, 2012, 10:11:25 AM »

Thanks Stargaze for still enriching the family...

Look, your FTO-1 is very different from my old TP-38R:

apophenia · « **Reply #198 on:** November 21, 2012, 11:14:42 AM »

Love the Thunder Stéphane ... and that is one serious, kick-ass torpedo! :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #199 on:** November 21, 2012, 04:03:37 PM »

What size would that torp be?


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