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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Scaleorama GB => Topic started by: sotoolslinger on March 02, 2021, 08:05:15 AM

Title: Northrop F-21
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 02, 2021, 08:05:15 AM

I have warned y'all about inspiration threads.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/F-5Ewith_trapezoidal_wingsbuttefly_taildiverterless_inlet_zpsfa66c1b8(1).png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/ca7b5e64-d6f6-409e-8b85-3939edeebf8c)
Originally developed as a YF-23 testbed and proof of concept the F-20 frame was extensively modified to accept stealth technology as well as new engines, weapons and avionics. The military was impressed with the performance of the triple engine design. There had been an increasing number of UFO encounters  and it was determined that a super fast interceptor was  required. The govt contracted Northrop to further develop the light prototype into a fully realized service model.
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Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 02, 2021, 08:09:42 AM

Oops forgot to address the scale o rama aspect. She's a 1/48 F-20 making sweet, sweet love to a 1/72 YF-23

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: apophenia on March 02, 2021, 09:38:34 AM

Great combo  :smiley:  Kinda reminds me of the Venga TG-10 concept aircraft ... except way more likely to actually get built, obviously  ;)

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/venga-tg-10-advanced-trainer-from-canada.9659/ (https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/venga-tg-10-advanced-trainer-from-canada.9659/)

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: LemonJello on March 02, 2021, 09:30:37 PM

Off to an impressive start.  Looks fast already.

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 03, 2021, 02:20:46 AM

Looking good.

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Buzzbomb on March 03, 2021, 05:56:16 AM

Interesting shape

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 03, 2021, 09:32:16 AM

Needed a functional stealth weapons bay requiring more mass on the frame and lift for the nose
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Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Old Wombat on March 03, 2021, 02:01:51 PM

Interesting! :smiley:

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 04, 2021, 01:18:47 AM

Hmmm...channeling the Dornier-Northrop ND-102 perhaps?

(https://yf-23.webs.com/Pics/DNA/ND-102/ND-102.jpg)

More (https://yf-23.webs.com/Northrop/ND-102.html)

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 08, 2021, 02:53:36 AM

More detailing
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8372.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/a1b2da93-5ff1-49bd-8051-c0ab104887ff)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8373.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/1ef36b29-d605-4ceb-9a7f-1cc36406f6a6)
Gun ports, sensor pods, and strakes
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Not sure what these are but they are too cool not to include
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Sidewinder pods
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Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Old Wombat on March 08, 2021, 09:51:33 AM

I really hope your putty-foo is with you, mate! :o

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Robomog on March 08, 2021, 06:28:32 PM

Yep  some serious PSR there  good luck  :smiley:

Mog
>^-.-^<

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: KiwiZac on March 11, 2021, 11:08:04 AM

Oh, this is coooooool! I'm so on board! :-*

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 12, 2021, 01:18:18 AM

The putty is strong with this one :icon_vader:
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8385.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/71782f95-f08a-45d2-ae7d-5fb680745b83)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8386.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/eb3a6bca-b1a5-416b-aa21-04698ef9b49d)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8387.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/8bced49b-4a3e-4a0e-8326-cab947ee0629)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8388.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/75efac5b-27a9-40df-8144-df922be0176d)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8389.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/79ebde52-8aae-43a8-aaee-2b61b4a60fda)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8390.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/93289721-5038-4012-9709-822644be6902)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh50/sotoolslinger/IMG_8391.JPG) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/sotoolslinger/a/aed405bb-0b2f-4ed3-89c4-9da1df13445c/p/2b482945-4ea8-4b29-990b-e67d0248e940)

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Old Wombat on March 12, 2021, 09:48:23 AM

So far, so good! :smiley: ;)

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Kerick on March 12, 2021, 10:25:18 AM

I built that YF-23 kit. A bit annoying with all the ripples on the control surfaces but it's coming out great. Your putty fu has served you well!

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 12, 2021, 11:41:52 AM

Quote from: Kerick on March 12, 2021, 10:25:18 AM

I built that YF-23 kit. A bit annoying with all the ripples on the control surfaces but it's coming out great. Your putty fu has served you well!

The 1:48 scale kit from HobbyBoss is not much better save for larger size.

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: Kerick on March 12, 2021, 12:44:18 PM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 12, 2021, 11:41:52 AM

Quote from: Kerick on March 12, 2021, 10:25:18 AM

I built that YF-23 kit. A bit annoying with all the ripples on the control surfaces but it's coming out great. Your putty fu has served you well!

The 1:48 scale kit from HobbyBoss is not much better save for larger size.

It’s nothing a little perfect plastic putty or bondo can’t fix. My two favorites anyway.

Title: Re: Northrop F-21
Post by: finsrin on March 12, 2021, 05:18:21 PM

Followed build pictures in detail.  Cool concept  8)