Author Topic: Yak-38 Forger Ideas and Inspiration (Read 9103 times)

GTX_Admin · « **on:** March 10, 2012, 04:26:35 AM »

Hi folks,

With HobbyBoss now producing both the Yak-38/38M and Yak-38U kits in 1/48 (I have one of each already

), how about a thread dedicated to your Yak-38 Forger Ideas and Inspiration?

I am tempted to one of these in either Chinese or Cuban markings.

Regards,

Greg

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2012, 04:27:11 AM »

Supposedly photos of Afghan operations:

Logan Hartke · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2012, 05:29:33 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 10, 2012, 04:26:35 AM

That looks like something that would scale-o-rama nicely into a large bomber or transport. The cockpit would also suit something sci-fi quite nicely.

Cheers,

Logan

Maverick · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:53:42 AM »

In addition to the obligatory Merivoimat in hi-viz & lo-viz, I also did a Yak-38 in overall grey as a Soviet Aggressor aircraft (mimicking an RN Shar).

Regards,

John

elmayerle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:51:50 AM »

Combine portions of the Yak-38 and Yak-38U as a basis of the Yak-39 with a radar nose, a more "fighter" wing, and the aft fuselage of the Yak-38U to balance the third lift engine. I can see several possibilities from Frontal Aviation units to true fighters on-board their aircraft-carrying cruisers as well as various allied states.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:58:10 AM »

Maybe East German ala the forward based RAFG ones?

apophenia · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2012, 12:00:49 PM »

How about a CTOL Yak-38? A little sectioning and some Jaguar bits from the spares box?
After a Andrey Yurgenson original...

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2012, 01:04:51 PM »

Hmmm....definitely a possibility

Jeremak · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:43:01 PM »

Quote

How about a CTOL Yak-38? A little sectioning and some Jaguar bits from the spares box?

I thinked about exacly this, when I started thread abput whif soviet carier aviation: it would be a "scooter-style" small strike plane, that USSR didn't have during Cold War, oposite to west (G-91, A-4, A-7, Jaguar)

apophenia · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2012, 07:14:58 AM »

Great minds

I was actually thinking of a direct Jaguar analogue but why not a carrier version too!

elmayerle · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2012, 11:37:25 AM »

I'm not sure how light it would be, more like at least a medium attack aircraft, potentially equal to teh A-7 since the Yak-38 engine is a derivative of the MiG-23's engine. Still, there's definite potential for variation there and, really, for a ctol aircraft you'd need a rather larger wing.

raafif · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2012, 08:36:27 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 10, 2012, 04:26:35 AM

I am tempted to one of these in either Chinese or Cuban markings.
Regards,Greg

Cuban markings would be good for the April Fool's Day comp !!

Does the kit nose really have that much droop shown in the box-art ? Cool if it does !

Maverick · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2012, 09:30:36 AM »

If it's an accurate representation of the twin-stick Forger, there should be a significant 'droop' to the nose.

Regards,

John

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2012, 12:36:24 PM »

^ Well, they did get the longer, dropped nose right. However, they used the same rear fuselage, while the original Yak-38U had a lengthened rear fuselage. Interestingly enough, the drawings out there (which Hobby Boss apparently used) show no lengthened rear fuselage, but in the pics it's definitely there (LINK).
Personally, I think it actually looks better with the "wrong" rear fuselage.

raafif · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:17:22 AM »

Quote from: ChernayaAkula on March 12, 2012, 12:36:24 PM

Personally, I think it actually looks better with the "wrong" rear fuselage.

totally agree .... kit ordered ! two profiles underway.

Cam suggestions ?? I've seen Luftwaffe Phantoms in light-grey&brown and green/dk.grey.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2012, 04:24:20 PM »

raafif · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2012, 06:04:35 AM »

more ...

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2012, 02:03:26 AM »

What if the Brits did another 'Nene' and sold the Soviet Union some RR Pegasus engines which are then fitted to Yak-38Cs instead of the lift + cruise arrangement. Alternatively, maybe espionage or similar route to the same. Either way, a Forger with four poster Pegasus arrangement.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2012, 06:24:49 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 26, 2012, 02:03:26 AM

<...> Alternatively, maybe espionage or similar route to the same. <...>

The Soviets manage to capture an RAF Harrier T.4 that stranded on Czechoslovak soil after engine troubles. Apparently, some high-ranking KGB official wanted to defect and was to be picked up directly in the CSSR after the original plan to smuggle him through gas pipelines turned out to be unworkable.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2012, 07:12:40 AM »

Smartarse!

Daryl J. · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2012, 04:00:27 AM »

Afghanistan. Definitely. :)

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2016, 04:39:14 AM »

Just because!

I don't know... maybe India bought a Kiev-class aircraft carrier complete with aircraft and put some money into upgrades? Same storyline, but with China instead of India?

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #22 on:** August 26, 2016, 04:45:18 AM »

I do like that - either Indian or Chinese would look good.


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