Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: ysi_maniac on June 09, 2012, 09:35:45 AM

Title: P-60Y
Post by: ysi_maniac on June 09, 2012, 09:35:45 AM

Pease, read these first: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-60 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-60)

http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,15933.msg153861.html (http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,15933.msg153861.html)

What if data from testing  this unique hybrid fighter were considered promising and P&W decided to go a further step, installing Double Wasp engine in a P-40/36 aiframe?

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/ModellingProjects/P_60Y/P60_01.jpg)

Title: Re: P-60Y
Post by: apophenia on June 09, 2012, 10:40:26 AM

Well, this looks interesting Carlos! Is that a P-47 tail? Are you going to lengthen the undercarriage? Inquiring minds need to know  ;D

Title: Re: P-60Y
Post by: ysi_maniac on June 09, 2012, 11:24:02 PM

^^^^^
Only if needed. The engine comes from an Invader, propeler blades are broader but not much longer. And yes, P-47 tail.

Title: Re: P-60Y
Post by: Brian da Basher on June 09, 2012, 11:30:09 PM

I've got a real soft spot for the P-36, so much so that I'd never thought it could be improved upon.

Until now.

I keep imagining this one in Spanish Republican colors, but however it ends up, it's going to be incredible!

Simply outstanding, Carlos!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: P-60Y
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 10, 2012, 03:02:57 AM

Watching this one intently!!! :)

Title: Re: P-60Y
Post by: ysi_maniac on June 12, 2012, 02:21:35 AM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on June 09, 2012, 11:30:09 PM

... I keep imagining this one in Spanish Republican colors, but however it ends up, it's going to be incredible! ...

Hi Brian, your idea is great, but FTTB I am thinking on the many (marvels for whiffers like us) attempts that Curtiss made during WWII in order to provide USAAF a good successor of P-40. This can be like a light Thunderbolt, IMO. :)

Title: Re: P-60Y
Post by: taiidantomcat on June 12, 2012, 03:21:43 AM

Wonderful look to it!! What kits are you using?

Title: Re: P-60Y
Post by: Tophe on June 16, 2012, 09:04:20 PM

Nice! :-*