Author Topic: XP-26SW (Read 11510 times)

finsrin · « **on:** March 25, 2020, 01:10:43 PM »

Given we in WA State are under edict to stay home; is perfect time to start another experimental same era airplane to complement XFWB. This will be Experimental P-26 Swing Wing to test concept of swing wings (of course). The XP-26SW. Two core kits are 1/72 P-26 and 1/100 VF-1S. Boxes photo is attached. More later.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2020, 02:21:21 AM »

May I suggest a move of this to this area: http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?board=91.0

finsrin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2020, 05:34:55 AM »

Here goes.... Assembled & cut swing wing section out of VF-1S. Wings good size for P-26 though prefer swing assembly was smaller, it will work with up-sized engine.

see attached

finsrin · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2020, 07:53:53 AM »

First half of P-26 fuselage cut to fit over swing wing assembly.

see attached

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2020, 04:23:29 AM »

A variable swept-wing P-26 is some of the best out-of-the-box thinking to fly by in a while!

You've made some outstanding cuts too!

Be careful with that, they could call you up if they need surgeons.

You've got a great start right out of the gate!

Brian da Basher

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2020, 02:14:07 AM »

Quote from: Brian da Basher on March 27, 2020, 04:23:29 AM

You've made some outstanding cuts too!

Be careful with that, they could call you up if they need surgeons.

Yikes!

Imagine that: You go in for a minor surgery and come out with 3 new appendages, a different colour scheme and are re-scaled...

finsrin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2020, 05:52:40 AM »

WIP --- Bright high visibility 1940-41 style X-Plane paint scheme.

see attached

apophenia · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2020, 10:21:19 AM »

Wow! That is impressive

The blue parts make me think of leading-edge radiators. Any thoughts of going liquid-cooled for your XP-26SW?

finsrin · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2020, 10:44:35 AM »

Going radial, just finished repainting it. From parts bin, could be from A6M not sure. Also just glued on spats now with bit larger P-40 wheels.

apophenia · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2020, 10:56:15 AM »

Interesting! A Zeke cowling will really change the look ... although I guess, with swing-wings already in play, that's not really an issue

finsrin · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2020, 05:42:38 PM »

Thank you and right this really changes P-26 look. Now down to last couple parts and decals. Drafting briefing sheet. Post next day or two.

Robomog · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2020, 06:15:37 PM »

Nice piece of plastic surgery, looking forward to the finished model.

Mog
>^-.-^<

Camthalion · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2020, 10:45:59 AM »

very cool

elmayerle · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2020, 01:46:08 AM »

Looking very interesting. I'm certain the final result will be stunning.

finsrin · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:57:40 AM »

After many paint and decal demons to deal with which were somewhat conquered. Called it finished so can move on to other builds. Blue is Testors 1110 out of a 15 cent factory marked bottle. Thinking thatz late 1960s. The paint had an attitude. No more using this bottle. Decals are mix of cooperative ones and some that had to be cut out of sheet and glued on with paper backing. Still,,, it does portray concept of experimental swing wing P-26.

With hindsight would make an Army type brown to avoid paint issues. Devised minimally disruptive way to do that. Remove engine and windscreen and spray brown. Comments ?

pictures and info page are attached as two postings

finsrin · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:59:56 AM »

Second set of pictures are attached....

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2020, 09:10:56 AM »

Robomog · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2020, 04:02:51 PM »

Brilliant kit bash, finished model looks really cool.

Mog
>^-.-^<

Frank3k · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2020, 11:31:41 PM »

Great idea and color combo! It wouldn’t look out of place on the cover of a 30’s magazine like “Air Wonder Stories”

apophenia · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2020, 03:39:04 AM »

Very dramatic and a lovely build. I especially liked your idea for that huge roundel under the centre-section

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2020, 05:07:55 AM »

Macross from the days before space travel

finsrin · « **Reply #21 on:** April 24, 2020, 12:08:51 PM »

Thank You all

Another flavor of P-26 to go with other three of recent BTS times. 1/100 VF-1S lingered in stash for long time, can't think any other use. Appreciate hearing what you see in it. Next P-26 build is planned.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2020, 08:18:11 PM »

Very cool build!

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 28, 2020, 02:14:07 AM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on March 27, 2020, 04:23:29 AM
You've made some outstanding cuts too!
Be careful with that, they could call you up if they need surgeons.
Yikes! Imagine that: You go in for a minor surgery and come out with 3 new appendages, a different colour scheme and are re-scaled...

And fins, obviously!


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Author Topic: XP-26SW (Read 11510 times)