Author Topic: Montiverdi spacefighter  (Read 7407 times)

Offline Lensfire

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Montiverdi spacefighter
« on: April 03, 2012, 01:42:37 AM »


I'm really glad to find a forum where I can actually post a picture or two of the models I make without purists denouncing me for heresy because I didn't build a “real” craft.

This is just a simple conversion, the result purely the creation of my warped imagination – no prizes for identifying the original airframe. Not a particularly complex job, but one that I think worked relatively well (not that common, unfortunately!).

This is a Monteverdi GC8-D short range spacefighter, designed for launch from an aerial carrier at high altitude. The GC8-A was fitted with a Royce Major 880-R rocket engine, but the lack of thrust gave it poor performance. The GC8-D has a longer fuselage and a Yaquinto VLZ rocket engine, giving less flight duration but virtually twice the power. The main armaments are cluster missiles mounted in the gaping bay under the cockpit (and not visible in the photos – sorry – I never took a decent front view).

When the fuel is gone, the fighter makes a re-entry as a glider and lands conventionally on the undercarriage.

Modelling what ought to be, not what is.

Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2012, 02:01:28 AM »
That is awesomely fast looking!!  :)
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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2012, 02:34:21 AM »
I'm really glad to find a forum where I can actually post a picture or two of the models I make without purists denouncing me for heresy because I didn't build a “real” craft.


Glad to have you with us.  We like all forms of modelling and emphasise the fun!
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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2012, 02:46:48 AM »
Welcome aboard, Lensfire! That cool spacefighter is one heck of an introduction! I really like the blue color you chose. Nice work!

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2012, 03:02:51 AM »
Gotta love space fighters! The Monteverdi looks pretty cool.  :)
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Offline Lensfire

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2012, 03:59:55 AM »
Thanks for making me welcome!
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2012, 06:13:50 AM »
Am liking it.  Perfect fit for this forum.  Well conceived bash.  Shall we say "believable improbability".   :)
No doubt faster than a Slowy Jet.

Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2012, 03:52:22 PM »
Looks good, keep the "warped imagination" ticking over   :)

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2012, 10:42:01 PM »


I'm really glad to find a forum where I can actually post a picture or two of the models I make without purists denouncing me for heresy because I didn't build a “real” craft.

This is just a simple conversion, the result purely the creation of my warped imagination – no prizes for identifying the original airframe. Not a particularly complex job, but one that I think worked relatively well (not that common, unfortunately!).

This is a Monteverdi GC8-D short range spacefighter, designed for launch from an aerial carrier at high altitude. The GC8-A was fitted with a Royce Major 880-R rocket engine, but the lack of thrust gave it poor performance. The GC8-D has a longer fuselage and a Yaquinto VLZ rocket engine, giving less flight duration but virtually twice the power. The main armaments are cluster missiles mounted in the gaping bay under the cockpit (and not visible in the photos – sorry – I never took a decent front view).

When the fuel is gone, the fighter makes a re-entry as a glider and lands conventionally on the undercarriage.
Very nice indeed - welcome!!
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Offline Rafael

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2012, 11:02:25 PM »
You. Are. Nuts.

And I LOOOOOOve this build.
The postulate is scifi credible and the concept is awsome.

Bring 'em on!!!

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Offline RussC

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2012, 04:59:36 AM »


I'm really glad to find a forum where I can actually post a picture or two of the models I make without purists denouncing me for heresy because I didn't build a “real” craft.




Welcome Lens'

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2012, 05:21:48 AM »
 Attractive in both concept and execution-welcome!

Offline mikejapan

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2012, 05:39:20 AM »
Very cool design! ;)
Good to see that you came here!
Have fun!

Offline Lensfire

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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2012, 12:09:44 AM »
Russ - I love the dragon!

Andrew - be careful what you say - my imagination gets pretty warped at times...

Finsrin - I have a Skoda biplane which is crying out for jet engines - the Slowy Jet needs a fighter escort!  (But don't hold your breath - I am not a fast modeller!)

Deathjester - what fee do you demand ?  Blood, oil, raw brains or money?   I can offer the first three, but the final one is more difficult. (Don't expect the brains to be in working order)

Rafa - yes, I'm nuts. And proud of it!

Dr YoKai and Mike - thanks!



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Re: Montiverdi spacefighter
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2012, 03:59:40 AM »
my imagination gets pretty warped at times...

That sounds like a challenge...
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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But you can make the Bastard work for it.