I recently bought a second copy of the Mikromir 1/35 Triton from Atlantis Models:
This copy had a partially crushed left
fuselage hull, so I got it for almost nothing. I may eventually build the over copy as intended (
Here's a great build review of the model), but this one has been whiffed.
This is the inspiration:
Mine will have to be a smaller, 2 manned version. I 3D printed the shroud/circular wings as well as the interior structures. I cut off the tail section from the Triton, and cut the cabin area open to make placing the instrument panel and crew seats easier.
Here's an early mock-up of the main parts:
The cockpit interior is from the 1/35 CH-47A Crew In Vietnam, which includes the cockpit. The figures are non-human crap, but the rest of the kit is great. I measured the original cockpit floor for the Triton and 3D printed a smaller section in ABS. I also printed a rear wall. The Triton kit will donate a few other parts before I'm done.
I took the front part off. The rudder levels are just pushed into place:
Here's a top view of the control vanes and props:
I believe that the props are from an old 1/48 Lindberg 1/48 XFY-1 "Pogo" - I found them in a box of spare parts that I bought, years ago. I only have one of the internal gears that made the props contra-rotate, so I glued them together.
Here's a breakdown of the props and vanes:
I have the landing gear, side fins and an intake duct for the turboprop engine printed, but I want to paint and finish the cockpit and fuselage area first - I can then set it aside and process the other 3D printed parts with acetone and sanding, which is always time-consuming. The shroud is printed as a shell (it's hollow) if I break it, I may have to reprint it.
I don't have an idea of the nationality yet. It may be French.