Author Topic: XP-51V Vertistang  (Read 7166 times)

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2021, 01:47:22 AM »
Congratulations on getting this far and the success you are experiencing with the build.  :smiley:
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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #26 on: January 29, 2021, 02:16:01 AM »
 ;D :smiley:

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #27 on: January 29, 2021, 07:16:42 AM »
Wow - his is looking good! I'm glad it can stand on its own!

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #28 on: January 29, 2021, 10:10:11 AM »
Thanks guys, 

Apologies, i'm not normally that over the top, but  if i had not got the geometry right on this kitbash it would have been a show stopper. There was absolutly no wiggle room on this one  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #29 on: January 30, 2021, 01:18:18 AM »
 I like the concept, though It looks really unusual compared to most of the tail-sitters - tall and lean as opposed to squat and, ah, stocky. I think it's going to turn out very nice.

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #30 on: January 30, 2021, 02:40:42 PM »
You have every right to be chuffed, 'Mog, that was not an easy challenge to pull off successfully! :icon_alabanza:
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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #31 on: January 30, 2021, 10:47:00 PM »
Thanks chaps,

Just a little more PSR, then it will be off to the paint shop.

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #32 on: April 04, 2021, 08:47:32 AM »
Hi all

This one went to the backburner while I completed the X3 Spaceliner but I'm glad to announce it has been completed.  Here's the pics........


First in it's natural takeoff/ landing position

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Then some in flying attitude....

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And of course the scale shot....

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Thanks to Tophe for letting me highjack one of his designs,  as always all comments and criticisms gratefully accepted.

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #33 on: April 04, 2021, 08:50:32 AM »
Going up! ;D


 8) :smiley:
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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #34 on: April 04, 2021, 10:36:20 AM »
 8) 8)  I think Superman's line from the old cartoons works well here, "Up, up, and away!"

Offline finsrin

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #35 on: April 04, 2021, 01:05:07 PM »
Inspired and classy.  Long cowl with dual props is cool.  8)

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #36 on: April 04, 2021, 03:01:55 PM »
 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #37 on: April 04, 2021, 05:22:22 PM »
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Offline Robomog

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #38 on: April 04, 2021, 10:47:08 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D nice one Mr Gimper!   ;D ;D ;D

And thanks Guys......

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #39 on: April 05, 2021, 12:51:30 AM »
It came out great! I love the  s t r e t c h e d  fuselage with the two engines.

Offline Robomog

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #40 on: April 05, 2021, 01:26:44 AM »
Thanks Frank, to keep the COG about right (Whiffworld ? COG ?) I moved  the first engine forwards and the cockpit back to insert the second engine in order to achieve a sort of balance. Turned it into a long skinny airplane  :D

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #41 on: April 05, 2021, 01:36:40 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #42 on: April 07, 2021, 06:05:24 AM »
That worked out rather well! Fantastic!
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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #43 on: April 08, 2021, 04:18:58 AM »
Would definately please Tophe  ;D  Excellent build  :smiley:
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Offline Robomog

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #44 on: April 08, 2021, 08:46:47 AM »
Thanks chaps..

Apophenia:  posted on Whatif as well, Tophe was well impressed. I have been inducted in to the Tophe canon of alternative aircraft, I'm very happy with that  :smiley:

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #45 on: April 10, 2021, 07:28:38 AM »
White works well on Navy Vertistang  :smiley:      Would not thought of it myself.

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #46 on: April 10, 2021, 09:24:02 AM »
Thanks finsrin,  i pinched the colour scheme from the Convair XFY Pogo.

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Re: XP-51V Vertistang
« Reply #47 on: April 11, 2021, 01:50:44 AM »
... Tophe was well impressed. I have been inducted in to the Tophe canon of alternative aircraft, I'm very happy with that  ...

Always an honour ... and well-deserved 'Mog  :smiley: :smiley:
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