Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Brian da Basher on October 24, 2013, 03:23:02 AM

Title: Flying Tank
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 24, 2013, 03:23:02 AM

I just finished building this Italian Flying tank.

(http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g392/Bri2k/Flying%20Tank/FlyingTank003.jpg) (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/Bri2k/media/Flying%20Tank/FlyingTank003.jpg.html)

Since it's mostly tank, the entire project is posted under Land here:

Brian's Flying Tank (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3701.0)

Since it flies, I figured some of you airplane aficionados might be interested.

Hey, Mussolini himself approves!

(http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g392/Bri2k/Flying%20Tank/Mussoliniflyingtanksposter.jpg) (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/Bri2k/media/Flying%20Tank/Mussoliniflyingtanksposter.jpg.html)

And what Airfix doesn't know won't hurt them.

(http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g392/Bri2k/Flying%20Tank/airfixtype97boxart.jpg) (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/Bri2k/media/Flying%20Tank/airfixtype97boxart.jpg.html)

I really hope they don't find out. My membership in the Airfix Modelers' Club could be in jeopardy!

(http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g392/Bri2k/Flying%20Tank/FlyingTankFlying04.jpg) (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/Bri2k/media/Flying%20Tank/FlyingTankFlying04.jpg.html)

Anyway, check it out (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3701.0)!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: ed s on October 24, 2013, 07:49:16 AM

Very clever. I wonder how they ever got the tracks to survive take off and landing speeds.

Ed

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: Weaver on October 24, 2013, 08:46:12 AM

Quote from: ed s on October 24, 2013, 07:49:16 AM

Very clever. I wonder how they ever got the tracks to survive take off and landing speeds.

Ed

They used Italian sports car technology - very fast, and only has to work for 30 seconds at a time.... ;)

Nice one Brian!  ;D

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: Modelling_Mushi on October 24, 2013, 07:44:40 PM

Nice indeed, good use of a pair of Lysander wings.

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: Kerick on October 25, 2013, 01:24:20 AM

Crazy, I like it!
What happened when the 37mm gun was fired in the air?

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: Old Wombat on October 25, 2013, 03:14:32 AM

Gawd! :o

A Japanese tank, an American turret, British wings, Russian name & Italian markings? ???

It's insane! :-\

But I like it! ;D

:)

Guy

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: Tophe on October 25, 2013, 10:20:50 AM

Great twin-boomer, thanks! :-*
Uh, I know almost nothing about tanks... is this flying tank a warbird of 1939-45 time? or before? or after? (in your mind)

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: Diavel on October 26, 2013, 03:44:39 AM

It will probably fly a lot faster backwards too won't it?? ;)
Chris

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: taiidantomcat on October 26, 2013, 03:47:46 AM

Quote from: Modelling_Mushi on October 24, 2013, 07:44:40 PM

Nice indeed, good use of a pair of Lysander wings.

Agreed! Such a great shape to them. I need to get some of those!  :)

REally great work and of course the back story! love the color too  :-*

Title: Re: Flying Tank
Post by: ysi_maniac on October 28, 2013, 11:56:15 PM

Hi Brian, you are always so creative and funny!

 :-* :-* :-* :-* :) I love your plane!