Slowy jet

[taiidantomcat]

I had to look at this again. The more I look the more I like it. Its just fantastic imagination. Sometimes I trap myself by saying things like "if its got jets it can't be a bi-plane" thanks for reminding me that the rule of cool is rule number 1.  :)

[finsrin]

Thanks for the comments.
Brian > Am working on next build.  Starting with a non-1/72 P-38 to end up with a 1/72 something.  Same approach as Slowy Jet.  Going thru kits and boxes of spare parts on exploration of discovery of what looks to fit.  Two rules for myself are is 1/72 when done and looks airworthy or close to it.  Nothing glued or painted yet.  Doing cutting/filing to check if parts can be made to fit each other.  General configuration now taking form, though can be changed as needed.  Like Slowy Jet with H.P.42 basis recognizable, P-38 basis also recognizable though will be way different than a P-38.
Taiidantomcat > Point well made.  For engines I did start with 1/72 prop types then it clicked that 1/100 A-10 jets fit well on 1/144 H.P.42.  A-10 already cut up with part of it in Zip Jet and tail fitting well on Slowy jet.  Under wing Maverick LW missiles are from the A-10.
Bill

[sequoiaranger]

Good on ya!      

[elmayerle]

That's a smashing idea and I'll be applauding wildly when you build it!

As far as I know, most USAF KC-135s use the flying boom method, so all your Slowy Jet really need is the decal of the refueling door outline from a B-52, B-1, B-2, etc. It would be a natural in the middle of the top wing between the tanks.

I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

Brian da Basher

Well, actually, there's an attachment for the boom that allows it to hold a drogue for aircraft that are set up that way, but the tanker has to be so set up before takeoff.

[JP Vieira]

This is so great.
It really connects with my work on earlier jets and early aerial tankers.
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=15.120
You could have one of the early Aerial refuellers (like the  Avro York Tanker or the Handley Page Harrow) as a tanker for your slowy jet; they surelly would not have any trouble matching its speed
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?action=stats

Keep up the good job :)

[finsrin]

Thanks for the Slowy Jet comments.  Affraid it will have few buyers amoung the world's Air Forces.  If engineers can figure out how to build wings so they fold back it should be an easy sell for operating off smaller carriers that don't have catapults.  Bomb bay could hold torpedo or Harpoon.

JP Vieira made good point about tankers.  If Brits start production again marketing either one as a tanker on world market, then Air Force demand for Slowy Jets could be substantial.  Though C-130J could also jump into Slowy Jet tanker market.

[Lensfire]

The Slowy Jet convinces me I'm in the right place - it's an off the wall, strange and gorgeous model born of imagination rather than a slavish attempt to recreate a replica of something that already exists. I love it.

[GTX_Admin]

I saw this in person last night and I have to tell you that it's even better then the pictures give credit for.  Truly a masterpiece Bill!

[ysi_maniac]

Absolutely mad and beautiful!  :)

[ericr]

absolutely indeed ! 
extremely impressive in its contrasts ! (and spats!)

[Kerick]

absolutely indeed ! 
extremely impressive in its contrasts ! (and spats!)

This one is just right for you! Except it’s painted in more than one color.
Very cool idea.

[Old Wombat]

This was before I came over to this site, so I didn't see it then.

Now that I have;

     That is one fantastic piece of outside-the-box, Wacky Racers thinking & building there!