Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: ysi_maniac on December 17, 2022, 07:56:57 AM
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I begun this project in 1999 to create a liner from a bomber. Grief's fuselage only allow 2 abreast seats and a central aisle. So, just a few passenger and 1 or two cabin crew. IMO, this meant a Business or VIP or, perhaps, a Presidential plane. Between 8 passenger in seats to 4 with seats and beds, a meeting table, ...
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I did'n decided how to address the power plant issue until last month: Turboprop
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One requirement was global reach, hence beds, even for crew.
Underwing, extra large tanks. Tank "german shape" was mandatory. ;D 8)
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Fine build concept. Off to quite a start. :smiley:
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Nice , please continue .
Funny idea about a 262 converted tank ( I just finished 2 whatif 262 conversion types ) ,
even a V1 or a Bachem Natter would work fine .
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Great idea! The turboprop looks fantastic. Is that the Revell kit? Not enough rivets to be the Airfix kit, unless you sanded them off...
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Looking forward to this evolving
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Me too, a very interesting concept!
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Some new progress pics would be greatly appreciated.