Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: finsrin on June 26, 2012, 01:55:07 PM
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Got one more rolled out the hanger. F-138 fighter. Started with seeing slanted P-38's by Tophe. Have 1/55 P-38 in stash as core kit, letz see what happens. Like with Slowy Jet, had no plan so started going thru stash kiits and parts bins. Found this-n-that with possibilities and then sized up how well things fit together. Rejected many pieces --- those selected became the F-138.
Back half of fuselage is back half of AR-234 that donated its front to Slowy Jet.
Outer wings 1/72 F-4.
Jet intakes 1/72 B-52
Jet tali pipes 1/110 SR-71
Tail wings 1/144 F-86 main wings
Cockpit 1/72 F-86
Fairing behind cockpit is parts bin drop tank section
Canopy is rear of parts bin canopy
Landing gear & doors from parts bin
Augmented after burner scoop is parts bin drop tank section
Attached briefing page describes features of F-138 and lists models involved.
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More pictures.
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Good to see it finished mate. :)
Folks, I saw this for real a few weeks ago. The quality of work on this model is outstanding.
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Its a great looking build. Reminds me a bit of the planes on the cover of Micheal Moorcock'sThe Warlord of the Air
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Wow, that's pretty awesome! Looks like something they'd've dreamt up in the 50s, for sure! :)
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Wonderful! In my big collection of P-38s, I had never imagined one like this! :-*
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That's so incredibly cool, Mr Finsrin! It's got a very 1950s sci-fi flavor to it!
Your work never fails to delight and amaze!
Brian da Basher
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Gee!! very cool 8) :P
It makes Luft'46 seem quite dull.
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That's one sweet kitbash man! 8) F-86 wings are good for everything aren't they?
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That is seriously twisted! Nice work man :)
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Be honest. You apprenticed in Gerry Anderson's prop shop, right?
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Be honest. You apprenticed in Gerry Anderson's prop shop, right?
Having read The Future was FAB, I have to second SC's remarks and that's quite the compliment.
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A unique and imaginative concept. It has a Bristol 188 feel to it, with the podded power at the midpoints.
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Thank you for all your comments. BTS one place of few places there are folks who appreciate types of strangeness found here.
Had that off scale 1/55 P-38 with a shortage of plastic in the wings (mold was not filled). Good reason to remove the partial wings and find replacements. I enjoy not knowing what a core kit may become and going on hunt for parts with possibilities. As more parts spark more ideas of what of kind plane(s) kit could become the charater of airctaft takes form part by part. Did consider having two pull and two push propeller engines. Being 1/55 there was room for larger than stock propellers. Anyway - it ended up like this.
Bill
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I checked my collection, and here is the closest I found. I am going to add 3 new ones inspired by the Finsrin Aircraft Co. F-138
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The end of my site http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/#Sit (http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/#Sit) now features the F-138 (derivatives, with P-38 nose & canopy & fin). Thanks a lot Finsrin!
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So many fabulous P-38 derivatives on that site. Number of configurations is overwhelming. Is a honor to have F-138 included with the rest.
Even unmanned cruise airplane (missile) types. :)
Can see an unbuilt P-38 kit in room right now. Tempting to build another. This time after a web site review for ideas for a configuration which is planned verus picking parts and letting unplanned things happen. ???
Bill
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I am amazed at this! How can so many different parts look so good!? :-* Very well done
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The most amazing is the mixing of different scales, into harmony... ;) Congratulations modeller!
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Be honest. You apprenticed in Gerry Anderson's prop shop, right?
Looked up Gerry Anderson's prop shop. Gads !
You are giving me too much credit - but Thank You
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looks a bit like a javelin
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The photos doesn't do it justice Bill :) :) :)
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Its crazy !! I like it !! :D
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Appreciate those comments and observations.
As said, no planning. Find parts and size them up against core model.
I too see the strangeness which works in its own way for F-138.
Never would have thought of this configuration. Sizing up random parts (any scale) is how all five planes became what they are.
Have mixed scale seaplane under construction, though summer type outdoor activities halted work for now. Done same way by sizing parts until a somewhat airworthy 1/72 airplane takes form. Five models involved at this point.
After seaplane - have a pre thought of kit bash to build.
Bill
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Brilliant.....just amazing stuff :-* :-*