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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Artoor_K on April 18, 2016, 06:11:39 AM

Title: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Artoor_K on April 18, 2016, 06:11:39 AM

Let me borrow this fragment from F-111 thread in "Ideas & Inspiration" section.

Quote from: ChernayaAkula on March 02, 2016, 06:21:03 PM

Quote from: Artoor_K on March 01, 2016, 05:43:09 AM

<...> what if F-111 had a forward swept variable wings and canard like a Switchblade?

That sounded way too awesome to pass up, so I threw something together. Quickly. Which is why some things don't line up quite as they should and why the moving surfaces of the wings are still as per the original model. No clue whether it would actually work (probably not!). I've added some small (too small?) control surfaces next to the nozzles (S-37 Berkut-style)

I imagine the wings and canards are on the same level. If you moved the wings down while keeping the canards on the LEX, you could possibly have Viggen-style canards are even all-moving canards.

([url]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/ChernayaAkula/WhIf/F-111Switchblade_zpsmbjzonv9.png[/url])

First of all , unlike on the profile It'll have verticals similar to F-18 but more canted.

What I've done...I'll show ASAP because I have some problems with uploading pics Sorry  :(

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on April 18, 2016, 07:34:32 AM

Will you attempt to reverse the wings so that the flaps are to the rear instead of as depicted in Moritz' drawing?

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: trickyrich on April 18, 2016, 10:38:14 AM

that's a really cool idea, something I've never even thought about.

I know everything is a back to front on the drawing but it's an awesome starting point.

I'd love to draw it up but my laptop I do that stuff on has died for good this time!!   :icon_crap: But have a new one on the way so may give it a go.

I'm dying to see where you have gotten to!!!

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Artoor_K on April 18, 2016, 04:26:24 PM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on April 18, 2016, 07:34:32 AM

Will you attempt to reverse the wings so that the flaps are to the rear instead of as depicted in Moritz' drawing?

It's done aleeady☺

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Artoor_K on April 18, 2016, 10:26:00 PM

Old slats and flaps were puttyied and rescribed :)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0559_zpsaabxdiu3.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0559_zpsaabxdiu3.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0560_zps227dwhns.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0560_zps227dwhns.jpg.html)

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 19, 2016, 01:55:33 AM

Looking good.

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: KiwiZac on April 19, 2016, 07:54:01 AM

Holy mother of.....someone's actually doing it! Bravo!

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: LemonJello on April 19, 2016, 07:30:57 PM

Quote from: KiwiZac on April 19, 2016, 07:54:01 AM

Holy mother of.....someone's actually doing it! Bravo!

Quoted for truth! AND they're doing a bang-up job on it, too!

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Steve Blazo on April 19, 2016, 08:00:41 PM

OH How sweet !!!   :D :D   I do not build aircraft, but the look and design give me the desire to try. Can not wait to see this one take shape !!

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Gingie on April 20, 2016, 12:09:40 AM

Oh yeah... and 1/48th too, its a beast!

Kind of has a Macross look to it.

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: taiidantomcat on April 20, 2016, 12:11:39 AM

Nice work I wouldn't even know where to start!!

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Kelmola on April 20, 2016, 03:56:36 AM

Looking good 8) Considering it's Zhengdefu, the only rightful use for one is to cut it apart and PSR it thoroughly. :P

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Artoor_K on April 20, 2016, 04:03:32 AM

Quote from: Kelmola on April 20, 2016, 03:56:36 AM

Looking good 8) Considering it's Zhengdefu, the only rightful use for one is to cut it apart and PSR it thoroughly. :P

I have two of them☺ second one is FB-111(longer wings) and will be done in polish markings 😉

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Tophe on April 20, 2016, 10:48:33 AM

Wow! :-* please go on... ;)

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: ChernayaAkula on April 20, 2016, 12:06:01 PM

So cool to see this being built.  8) It's one of those times when you realize that it's far easier to do in MS Paint than in actual plastic.

Quote from: Artoor_K on April 18, 2016, 06:11:39 AM

<...> unlike on the profile It'll have verticals similar to F-18 but more canted. <...>

Good idea!  :) That's going to make it look even better!

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Artoor_K on April 20, 2016, 03:27:06 PM

Guys, it wasn't really hard to make. I've made few mistakes but now I know more ☺ I can make step by step guide using second F-111 and I'm sure that you'll achieve better results 😊

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Artoor_K on April 22, 2016, 03:14:06 AM

PSR...it starts...

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0562_zpsz3jwuzdt.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0562_zpsz3jwuzdt.jpg.html)

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: taiidantomcat on May 17, 2016, 11:05:13 AM

Wow oh wow :-*

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Tophe on May 18, 2016, 11:28:13 AM

Good! :)

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: arc on April 23, 2023, 05:48:23 AM

Quote from: Artoor_K on April 22, 2016, 03:14:06 AM

PSR...it starts...

([url]http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0562_zpsz3jwuzdt.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/F-111%20Switchblade/DSCN0562_zpsz3jwuzdt.jpg.html[/url])

sure would like to a F-111 Switchblade

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: Old Wombat on April 23, 2023, 09:16:30 AM

Zombie topic! :o ;)


Hey, Artoor, did you ever finish this build? ???

Title: Re: F-111 Switchblade - 1/48 Zhengdefu and putty :)
Post by: KiwiZac on October 14, 2023, 11:14:50 AM

Inquiring minds demand to know!