Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Antonio Sobral on April 29, 2020, 01:22:48 AM

Title: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Antonio Sobral on April 29, 2020, 01:22:48 AM

Hi guys

Everybody knows who Alexander Lippisch was, right?  The aerodynamics pioneer with all those "crazy" design ideas.

What probably no one knows is that we was big in Japan (and not the Alphaville kind!  ;)  )

So, the Japanese Air Force did some experiments with the Lippiscsh Delta design, having for base a Zero fighter.

After the surrender of Japan, the americans brought the prototype back to the US and conducted some more tests.

Now imagine a beautiful  backup story based on the above lines!!! :)


In the meanwhile, please find below my vision of those events.


The inspiration...

(https://i.postimg.cc/5yxC1Y52/Lipzero-00.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/g2DkFSS8/Lipzero-00-B.jpg)


The donor kit...

(https://i.postimg.cc/gcwsB1SX/Lipzero-01.jpg)



The needed surgery...

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvNH05Sv/Lipzero-02.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/ryvj6g3h/Lipzero-03.jpg)


The culprit...

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXWq1CLG/Lipzero-04.jpg)


And the quasi-final assembly...

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRqhgVh8/Lipzero-05.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/4xR9PSqg/Lipzero-06.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk07ht17/Lipzero-07.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2wGVDXj/Lipzero-08.jpg)



Thanks for watching, and keep safe!

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on April 29, 2020, 01:32:42 AM

Nice work Antonio! 

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 29, 2020, 03:46:45 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: apophenia on April 29, 2020, 10:08:40 AM

Wow! What a transformation  :smiley:

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Camthalion on April 29, 2020, 01:30:28 PM

very cool

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: finsrin on April 29, 2020, 01:45:39 PM

Such a fine donor.  Such a new life and cool look for donor.  8)

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: ChernayaAkula on April 29, 2020, 09:05:11 PM

Wonderful design!  :-*

Those sabre-like protrusions from the fuselage Lippisch's original design loo pretty interesting.

Quote from: Antonio Sobral on April 29, 2020, 01:22:48 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk07ht17/Lipzero-07.jpg)

Lippisch meets Miyazaki.  :-*

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: LemonJello on April 29, 2020, 09:07:16 PM

Looks like its time to find another hobby.  This is just too cool.

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Old Wombat on April 29, 2020, 11:03:18 PM

 8)

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Frank3k on April 30, 2020, 04:41:23 AM

The original kit looked great, but its rebirth is amazing! It might also look good as a pusher.

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 03, 2020, 03:38:09 PM

Hi guys

Thanks for the comments

And here is the paint job...

(https://i.postimg.cc/gjLrBHGy/Lipzero-10.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/xjBPjsN2/Lipzero-11.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/bJBsTBfN/Lipzero-12.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/HjGjG8Lq/Lipzero-13.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Kc1N2Xzf/Lipzero-14.jpg)


Thanks for watching!

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Old Wombat on May 03, 2020, 04:46:24 PM

Weird! :-\ Cool 8), but weird! :-\

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: finsrin on May 03, 2020, 05:39:07 PM

Besides being weird and cool  :-\  8) has just right amount of wing sweep, definitely there but not too much.  :smiley:
Plastic surgery on wing sweep & tips is tops.

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 07, 2020, 12:33:25 AM

Hi guys

Thanks!

After the decals and gloss coat...

(https://i.postimg.cc/cLV7FMPd/Lipzero-15.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/pdzf45tz/Lipzero-16.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/7643kPxc/Lipzero-17.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)



Almost there! ;)

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on May 07, 2020, 02:03:08 AM

Nice! :smiley:

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 07, 2020, 02:49:56 AM

Nice twist.

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: robunos on May 07, 2020, 05:06:20 AM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 07, 2020, 02:49:56 AM

Nice twist.

Indeed, wasn't expecting that ! Looking really good . . .
I take it that's masking on the windshield, and will the canopy be re-fitted ?


cheers,
Robin.

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: elmayerle on May 07, 2020, 08:05:20 AM

Very nice with a cute twist there. 

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: finsrin on May 07, 2020, 10:51:00 AM

Semi-glossy coat makes it pop so well.   A weird beauty it is.   :smiley:   :-\   8)
 Seems is post war and U.S. is testing Lippisch Delta Zero.

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Old Wombat on May 08, 2020, 10:51:41 PM

Slick, weird & cool! :smiley: ??? 8)

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 23, 2020, 02:39:34 AM

Hi guys

Thanks of the comments. Indeed it looks weird :)

And I finally managed to finish it: Just some highlighting of the panel lines and the final matte varnish.
 
Please find below the photos.


In flight...

(https://i.postimg.cc/3JDmWHpJ/Lipzero-18.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/GpbyM8fH/Lipzero-19.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/W33JVRTV/Lipzero-20.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/t4QPxmtd/Lipzero-21.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/hvQzJ9X3/Lipzero-22.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/GmFDJJqW/Lipzero-23.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/bvL24YXL/Lipzero-24.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/fLrSTHR9/Lipzero-25.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/c6qKfrY1/Lipzero-26.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/jqDZ6mNB/Lipzero-27.jpg)



And landed... (just to prove that it can land :) )

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y79dzKV/Lipzero-28.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/mrZSP5BX/Lipzero-29.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Vs24KgWv/Lipzero-30.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/nhJ2JL5t/Lipzero-31.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Twpq95yn/Lipzero-32.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/W1wnbvLq/Lipzero-33.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/g0MH8H0Y/Lipzero-34.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/bJW0FYbW/Lipzero-35.jpg)



Thanks for looking!

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 23, 2020, 03:44:01 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Dr. YoKai on May 23, 2020, 06:18:14 AM

Splendid finish to a crackin' concept!

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: robunos on May 23, 2020, 06:43:25 AM

With that shape, and colour scheme, you should rename it , the 'Hornet' . . .


cheers,
Robin.

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: apophenia on May 23, 2020, 06:47:48 AM

Beautiful job!  :smiley: :smiley:

Quote from: robunos on May 23, 2020, 06:43:25 AM

With that shape, and colour scheme, you should rename it , the 'Hornet' . . .

With its Mitsubishi heritage, Asian Giant Hornet, perhaps?

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Old Wombat on May 23, 2020, 04:10:34 PM

Fantastic work, Antonio! :smiley: :icon_alabanza:


Still weird. :-\

Still cool. 8)

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: Robomog on May 24, 2020, 03:03:41 PM

Absolutely  stunning

I love it !


Mog
>^-.-^<

Title: Re: Lippisch Delta Zero - Tamiya 1/48
Post by: finsrin on May 24, 2020, 03:18:01 PM

Last step is right move, panel lines and matte finish added much to appearance.   More than I would have thought.   Has splendid cool weirdness  :smiley:  8)  :-\
Concept deserves its own recognition  :o  :smiley: