Skyraider biplane

[Kerick]

Well, I've finally started this project. We will see if I can keep it simple and not let the AMS take control.
Here's the parts pic.



I'm using the wings and fuselage that had the paint stripped off a long time ago. Plus the spare set of wings that are pulled apart. There wasn't any cockpit detail at all. These parts were given to me a long time ago by a friend at my club. I'm going to dig up some other engines to place between the wings somehow. I have to figure out how to make it asymmetrical to make it more Topheish.
I had to clamp the second set of wings to the desktop to try and straighten them. Both had a noticeable downward warp. I applied some liquid glue and left it overnight. Much better now.

[finsrin]

Well now; this be a project !

[taiidantomcat]

Nice job with those clamps. That is such a straightforward fix that I would have probably struggled with and made more complicated than it needs to be 

[Kerick]

I started the removal of the bomb pylons and filled the wheel wells. I have to figure out a wing center section for the upper wings to fit over the cockpit. I think I might put the upper wing on a pylon over the cockpit rather than attach it to the top of the canopy. I've got a crazy idea to lengthen the fuselage but that might make it too complicated and run over the time span. I've got to remember to keep this simple!

[apophenia]

This is going to be too cool! 

... and filled the wheel wells...

Which now look like intriguing, red-and-white alien space-fighter markings!  Hmmm ... an off-world Skyraider bipe? 

[Kerick]

Working on getting the bottom of the wings smoothed out. Pylons are gone and wheel wells filled in. Just a little more putty. Famous last words. I need to work on what's holding up the top wing. Sorry, the red, white and black are covered by putty now. Might make an interesting company logo........

[Buzzbomb]

Ok. Interesting concept

[apophenia]

... Sorry, the red, white and black are covered by putty now. Might make an interesting company logo...

Indeed it would ...

[Kerick]

... Sorry, the red, white and black are covered by putty now. Might make an interesting company logo...

Indeed it would ...

That was quick and clever! I like it.

[Kerick]

I’m working out the gull wing. I think I’ll cut it at the wing fold line. I’m trying to piece together two slightly smaller engines to mount on the wings and then build a bubble nose in place of the regular engine. I think I’m going to have to raid the A-20 Havoc kit I bought at a show for its engines it might just work.

[finsrin]

Is sounding good and interesting  may your plastic surgery go well.

[Acree]

From the description, sounds like it might look like a Fleet Freighter (updated, of course). 




(-modified to show image. Frank)

[Kerick]

Now that’s an interesting design! I wonder why the landing gear was so tall? Not for prop clearance that’s for sure.

[Kerick]

A floatplane version too.



No mention of a version on skis…….

[Kerick]

So here we go,



My, what a big nose you have!
I found a what appeared to be a 1/32nd scale P-40 spinner. Fits great so there you go. The upper wings are glued up with a piece of wing from some German bomber that I picked up at a garage sale. Everything is covered in putty right now so not much to show. More to follow when there is more to show.

[taiidantomcat]

That spinner is great! nice find! 

[Kerick]

The pilot reports much better visibility on landing approaches.
Actually, looking at it now I think I should have lengthened it a cm or so.

[Ramba]

Looking good. That huge spinner reminds me of a mine drilling machine.
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/industrial/industrial-machine/3d-model-drill-mining-machine-vehicle-construction