Author Topic: Northrop F-16A "Aardvark" Photo Recce (Read 9105 times)

The Big Gimper · « **on:** February 07, 2018, 04:11:39 AM »

XP-56 Black Bullet converted to a J33 powered photo-recce version.

F-16A-08 by Big Gimper, on Flickr

MPM XP-56 kit. Being from MPM not a shake-n-bake kit. Ughh! Nose is from a F2H-2P. Engine is aftermarket for a J7W2. Tail from a F-84.

Acree · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2018, 04:15:24 AM »

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2018, 05:08:22 AM »

I think it looks superb

finsrin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2018, 06:10:54 AM »

Knew XP-56 was ripe for jet conversion. You just proved it.

Good eye for a just right and needed larger tail to go with that also just right photo recce nose.

Kelmola · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2018, 07:01:47 AM »

It's just as insane as a proper '46 design should be!

Go on...

ed s · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2018, 07:53:26 AM »

Great concept and it's going together well. The big nose reminds me a little of the front end of the XFY-1 Pogo and it's massive spinners.

elmayerle · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2018, 10:20:52 AM »

Let me guess, its nickname around the hanger was the "Durante". Beautiful work and concept, you have there.

finsrin · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2018, 10:25:24 AM »

Quote from: elmayerle on February 07, 2018, 10:20:52 AM

Let me guess, its nickname around the hanger was the "Durante". Beautiful work and concept, you have there.

Tophe · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2018, 11:46:10 AM »

Wow! Good surprise! The title with F-16 had made me think of something more classical/modern, but your Foto-16 is so different so marvelous...

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2018, 02:02:38 AM »

Interesting

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2018, 03:55:54 AM »

Great concept!

It combines several aeronautical aesthetic tendencies in a very compact and beautiful shape.

Love it!

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2018, 05:59:01 AM »

Thanks guys. Insane? Oh for sure. Expect anything less from me?

@ Tophe. During the Second World War the letter F was used to represent Photo Recce aircraft. I used F-16 as it was never assigned.
@ Ed S. Yes it does look like the Pogo.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2018, 05:57:35 AM »

Just added the last few bits. Off to the paint ship.

On the BU scale, it is a 8 or a 9.

F-16A-11 by Big Gimper, on Flickr

F-16A-12 by Big Gimper, on Flickr

PS: BU = Butt Ugly

elmayerle · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2018, 06:50:51 AM »

I'd rate it more of a 7 on the BU scale, it takes something like the Zubr to reach 9 on that scale.

finsrin · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2018, 07:15:37 AM »

I'm thinking paint & markings will reduce BU ratings. Becoming more unique than BU.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2018, 08:06:09 AM »

Quote from: elmayerle on February 26, 2018, 06:50:51 AM

I'd rate it more of a 7 on the BU scale, it takes something like the Zubr to reach 9 on that scale.

I like the look of the Zubr.

kill me now, put me out of pain · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2018, 04:10:56 AM »

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2018, 05:14:46 AM »

Quote from: mundster on February 27, 2018, 04:10:56 AM

BU scale?

Butt Ugly!

kill me now, put me out of pain · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2018, 06:30:39 AM »

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2018, 04:58:23 AM »

I just love the nose on this baby. Brings it all together magnificently!

Brian da Basher

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #20 on:** March 08, 2018, 03:43:33 AM »

First coat of paint on. Looks better already. Will get a coat Future at the end.

F-16A-16 by Big Gimper, on Flickr

F-16A-15 by Big Gimper, on Flickr

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2018, 01:25:25 AM »

Looking good

finsrin · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2018, 06:12:07 PM »

As suspected; paint is reducing BU rating. Color choice works. Gunna come out fine.

Tophe · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2018, 02:00:36 AM »

Gorgeous!

Robomog · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2018, 05:49:14 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 09, 2018, 01:25:25 AM

Looking good

+1

Mog
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Author Topic: Northrop F-16A "Aardvark" Photo Recce (Read 9105 times)