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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Racing Theme GB => Topic started by: AXOR on June 01, 2017, 08:02:01 PM

Title: Let's race !
Post by: AXOR on June 01, 2017, 08:02:01 PM: Sooo...new challenges ;D
For starters I present two sketches I have made today,IAR-80 AC (Avion de Curse = race airplane) with DB engine and Fiat G-55 C :
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Post by: Tophe on June 01, 2017, 10:48:44 PM: Wonderful race-birds, very beautiful! :-*
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 02, 2017, 03:03:32 AM: :)
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Post by: elmayerle on June 02, 2017, 07:48:20 AM: Beautiful! Perhaps an advanced G.55C with leading edge radiators? Do the same with a G.59 but replace the Merlin with a Griffon?
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Post by: AXOR on June 05, 2017, 12:02:37 AM: Thanks!
elmayerle,I'll think about it.
Now we have the first airplane ready to race :

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4238/35259338745_f202ddd992_b.jpg)
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Post by: Tophe on June 05, 2017, 12:36:44 AM: With bright colors, this is even more bautiful! :-*
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 05, 2017, 02:10:15 AM: Oh yeah!!!
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Post by: apophenia on June 06, 2017, 06:15:30 AM: Excellent choices! And the IAR-80 has racer written all over it :)
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Post by: AXOR on June 12, 2017, 08:24:14 PM: Thanks guys :)
Now let's try some italian flavor,IMAM Ro-57 C....looks soooo gooood!(http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/38.gif)(http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/105.gif)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4248/34415275504_4e7b50d84d_b.jpg)
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Post by: Tophe on June 12, 2017, 11:30:17 PM: Quote from: AXOR on June 12, 2017, 08:24:14 PM
IMAM Ro-57 C....looks soooo gooood!
I agree, yum-yum... :D :-*
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2017, 01:39:17 AM: (http://www.growthenergy.org/images/sized/images/uploads/coolaid-bursting-through-the-wall-1754_preview-256x256.jpg)
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Post by: AXOR on June 13, 2017, 10:23:51 PM: From Red Star Soviet GB to Racing GB...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4204/34440871364_197a0d738a_b.jpg)
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Post by: andonio64 on June 13, 2017, 10:54:25 PM: Wow the IMAM Ro-57 is beautiful!
:-*
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Post by: AXOR on June 13, 2017, 11:05:51 PM: Grazie Antonio :)
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Post by: AXOR on June 14, 2017, 11:11:07 PM: One good sugestion from Greg,Do-335 race version with Jumo 222 engines.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4210/34495405763_1a1853f9a9_b.jpg)
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Post by: CiTrus90 on June 15, 2017, 12:36:15 AM: Great drawings, all of them, but maaan! 12/10 for the IMAM :-*
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 15, 2017, 01:39:15 AM: Outstanding! :)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on June 15, 2017, 06:33:34 AM: I really like the colors and that IAR is a beauty!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: Volkodav on June 15, 2017, 08:46:58 PM: Wow love the Dornier
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Post by: AXOR on June 16, 2017, 12:51:17 AM: Thanks guys,I'm glad you like it :)
How about Nakajima B5N single seat race version?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4232/35286254236_f3e3a7cccb_b.jpg)
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Post by: jcf on June 16, 2017, 02:00:46 AM: Very nice. :)

Perhaps a racer-ized Mitsubishi Ki-15-I as competition?,
or perhaps the Ki-15-II with the 14-cylinder engine? ;D
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Post by: andonio64 on June 16, 2017, 02:25:59 AM: Beautiful Axor, I love it, it looks very gutsy! :o
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Post by: Brian da Basher on June 16, 2017, 07:00:40 AM: Looks like a million bucks!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: elmayerle on June 16, 2017, 07:12:01 AM: How about a racing version of one of the fully streamlined Ki-46 variants, perhaps with larger/more powerful engines?
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Post by: Vuk on June 16, 2017, 07:32:13 PM: Axor, I don't know where our buddy Clave is right now, but he'll better be watching what is going on in his rear view mirrors... ;)
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Post by: AXOR on June 16, 2017, 11:10:13 PM: Thanks guys,I will keep in mind your suggestions.
Quote from: Vuk on June 16, 2017, 07:32:13 PM
Axor, I don't know where our buddy Clave is right now, but he'll better be watching what is going on in his rear view mirrors... ;)
I'm sure he's working... ;D
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Post by: AXOR on June 18, 2017, 08:34:01 AM: I'm working too... ;D
Two new racers will compete !

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4286/35233923642_41a83f71a9_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4210/34590955703_28eab8b620_b.jpg)
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Post by: Tophe on June 18, 2017, 10:45:08 AM: Great!
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 18, 2017, 04:16:12 PM: I love all of these.
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Post by: AXOR on June 19, 2017, 03:28:43 AM: Thanks :)
Another one suitable for racing,IL-10...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4255/35400186585_e358f271ac_b.jpg)
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Post by: AXOR on June 19, 2017, 05:51:14 AM: I forgot about my Fiat G-55 competizione.
A small tribute to one of the most famous football/soccer teams in the world, ''la Vecchia Signora''.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4227/34590955423_29ddd9e0c7_b.jpg)
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Post by: jcf on June 19, 2017, 06:45:37 AM: :) Great, do you have an Re 2005 in the stable? ;D :icon_fsm:
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Post by: Tophe on June 19, 2017, 10:42:26 AM: Quote from: AXOR on June 19, 2017, 05:51:14 AM
my Fiat G-55 competizione.
very beautiful, thanks!
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Post by: AXOR on June 19, 2017, 05:24:40 PM: Thanks gents :)
Quote from: jcf on June 19, 2017, 06:45:37 AM
:) Great, do you have an Re 2005 in the stable? ;D :icon_fsm:
Yeah...still under construction for some time ;)
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Post by: apophenia on June 20, 2017, 04:18:33 AM: Love your G-55 Competizione and looking forward to the Sagittario :-*
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Post by: jcf on June 20, 2017, 04:24:27 AM: Quote from: AXOR on June 19, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
Thanks gents :)
Quote from: jcf on June 19, 2017, 06:45:37 AM
:) Great, do you have an Re 2005 in the stable? ;D :icon_fsm:
Yeah...still under construction for some time ;)

Cool, I have the 1/48 kit. :icon_fsm:
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Post by: CiTrus90 on June 20, 2017, 05:22:51 PM: The Ilyushin Il-10 is one of those aircraft I'd never even considered for a racer, but it came out surprisingly well!! Nice out of the box thinking :)
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Post by: AXOR on June 21, 2017, 12:27:50 AM: Thaks CiTrus90 :)

Caudron C 500,a mix between C 450,561 and 710 .
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4250/35388895516_7c2b1f54e1_b.jpg)
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 21, 2017, 02:30:04 AM: Mmmmm.... :-*
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Post by: AXOR on June 21, 2017, 05:55:07 PM: The speeding barrel :D

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/35055748220_f99f31edab_b.jpg)
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Post by: jcf on June 21, 2017, 10:59:39 PM: Heh heh. Giving Bristol a run for its money. ;D

http://www.aviastar.org/air/england/bristol_racer.php (http://www.aviastar.org/air/england/bristol_racer.php)

(http://www.aviastar.org/pictures/england/bristol_racer.gif)
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 22, 2017, 02:11:39 AM: :)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on June 22, 2017, 06:24:33 AM: Yowsa a speedy racing Buffalo!

Twisted thinking like that will indeed be rewarded!

Well done!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: AXOR on June 22, 2017, 09:08:37 PM: Guys,I'm glad you like it . :)
For today we have a midget.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/35464734945_df29a7509a_b.jpg)
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Post by: elmayerle on June 23, 2017, 12:08:33 AM: Imagine the Grenville Brothers "massaging" an I-16. The result would be speedy but I suspect only a few pilots could handle it.
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 23, 2017, 01:24:32 AM: :)
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Post by: Vuk on June 23, 2017, 06:26:48 PM: Quote from: AXOR on June 22, 2017, 09:08:37 PM
... For today we have a midget.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/35464734945_df29a7509a_b.jpg)
Excellent work... :)... but wrong team >:(

Now, how about to redeem yourself with MiG-3 in CSKA Moscow colors? ;D
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Post by: AXOR on June 23, 2017, 08:58:23 PM: Thanks.
Vuk,for the moment I haven't drawn the line art for MiG-3 but it's in plan.
Still,for my redemption I'll do some of the army's teams : Steaua,CSKA Sofia,Honved,Legia,Dukla...Partizani Tirane...(https://usefulshortcuts.com/imgs/yahoo-smileys/39.gif) I forgot someone? ... ~~Crvena zvezda~~ ? aaah Partizan Belgrade (https://usefulshortcuts.com/imgs/yahoo-smileys/4.gif)
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Post by: AXOR on June 24, 2017, 12:48:52 AM: Another great idea from Greg, Ta -155 with Jumo 222.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4266/35320471532_277ff9e5e0_b.jpg)
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Post by: GTX_Admin on June 24, 2017, 03:01:59 AM: :)
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Post by: Tophe on June 24, 2017, 08:36:15 PM: I prefer this civilian Ta, more peacefull than Fw killers ;) :-*
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Post by: Vuk on June 24, 2017, 11:18:45 PM: Quote from: AXOR on June 23, 2017, 08:58:23 PM
... I forgot someone? ... ~~Crvena zvezda~~ ? aaah Partizan Belgrade (https://usefulshortcuts.com/imgs/yahoo-smileys/4.gif)
Partizan, definitely... :)
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Post by: AXOR on June 26, 2017, 07:03:32 AM: Another IMAM,this time Ro-58...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4236/34734082773_b2cc7e80a3_b.jpg)
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Post by: elmayerle on June 26, 2017, 10:11:06 AM: Quote from: AXOR on June 26, 2017, 07:03:32 AM
Another IMAM,this time Ro-58...
Nice!! Especially with the new SEM Models kit of the Ro-58 being available from Italy (either directly from them, from them on eBay, or through Aviation Megastore).
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Post by: apophenia on June 27, 2017, 05:20:30 AM: Oooo, your Meridionali Ro 58C takes the cake! Yum :)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on June 27, 2017, 05:45:24 AM: Quote from: apophenia on June 27, 2017, 05:20:30 AM
Oooo, your Meridionali Ro 58C takes the cake! Yum :)

Pure eye-candy!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: AXOR on June 28, 2017, 09:32:38 PM: Thanks a lot guys :)

Quote from: Vuk on June 23, 2017, 06:26:48 PM
Now, how about to redeem yourself with MiG-3 in CSKA Moscow colors? ;D
Not MiG-3 but Spartak has a rival now ! ;)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4264/34779721013_86875d5b8c_b.jpg)
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Post by: Vuk on June 29, 2017, 04:12:21 PM: :)
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Post by: AXOR on June 30, 2017, 08:10:06 PM: This would be the 16th profile (do i exaggerate?) ;D , Martin Baker MB-5 R...man,that looks so cool !

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4240/35240550730_e53c4e2101_b.jpg)
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Post by: apophenia on July 01, 2017, 02:31:46 AM: Alex: Your MB-5R is seriously cool! Love that you've moved the cockpit aft ... almost like the MB-3 :)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on July 03, 2017, 03:27:17 AM: Hot stuff! I really like that rakish inlet up top!

What a looker!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: AXOR on July 05, 2017, 09:47:37 PM: Thanks guys :)
Let's race one more time :

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4258/35604605321_b2f4dfded4_b.jpg)
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Post by: Tophe on July 06, 2017, 11:44:54 PM: This J2M7 is pretty harmonious for a radial-engined plane! Good!
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Post by: GTX_Admin on July 07, 2017, 02:50:38 AM: :)
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Post by: AXOR on July 10, 2017, 05:11:51 AM: Quote from: jcf on June 16, 2017, 02:00:46 AM
Very nice. :)

Perhaps a racer-ized Mitsubishi Ki-15-I as competition?,
or perhaps the Ki-15-II with the 14-cylinder engine? ;D

I tried the second version :

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4208/35445831100_e4e50646e8_b.jpg)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on July 10, 2017, 07:50:08 AM: Now that is delicious!

And my what lovely spats you have there!
:-* :-* :-*
Brian da Basher
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Post by: GTX_Admin on July 11, 2017, 02:28:07 AM: Quote from: Brian da Basher on July 10, 2017, 07:50:08 AM

And my what lovely spats you have there!
:-* :-* :-*

Down boy!! >:(
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Post by: AXOR on July 14, 2017, 07:10:18 PM: Thanks guys.
And the last racer,Bell R-63 Super Cobra:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4299/35915221145_e672eae38d_b.jpg)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on July 16, 2017, 01:50:03 AM: I especially like the checkerboarding on that Super Cobra, Alex!

Great stuff!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: apophenia on July 18, 2017, 02:49:10 AM: Your R-63 Super Cobra is awesome! Love that pre-P-39 canopy :-*
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Post by: jcf on July 18, 2017, 03:20:59 AM: Quote from: apophenia on July 18, 2017, 02:49:10 AM
Your R-63 Super Cobra is awesome! Love that pre-P-39 canopy :-*

Ditto to all your words. :-*
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Post by: AXOR on July 18, 2017, 03:23:11 AM: Thanks a lot guys :)
Yeah,that Bell Model 3 is quite awesome ;)
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Post by: andonio64 on July 18, 2017, 04:09:21 PM: Alex, your racer profiles are shocking, I would like to pinpoint my favourite but it's actually impossible!!!

AnDonio
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Post by: Tophe on July 22, 2017, 06:16:56 PM: Quote from: apophenia on July 18, 2017, 02:49:10 AM
Your R-63 Super Cobra is awesome!
I agree... :-*
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Post by: GTX_Admin on July 23, 2017, 04:05:27 AM: Quote from: AXOR on June 24, 2017, 12:48:52 AM
Another great idea from Greg, Ta -155 with Jumo 222.

([url]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4266/35320471532_277ff9e5e0_b.jpg[/url])

If anyone is interested in reproducing this in physical form (1/48 at least...though why would you consider any other scale?), look below:

(http://www.antaresmodels.com/php/web/uploads/fotos/1a49f05a12e9a9bb8909802b5a59e9ed6eb060df.jpg) (http://www.antaresmodels.com/php/web/index.php/seccion/detail?id=38)

Click on picture to see more details.
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Post by: TimJ on August 04, 2017, 08:09:43 AM: Excellent profiles, its hard to pick a favourite. 8)