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Nanchang Y-5 - A One Wing Biplane.

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robunos:

'Derived from the earlier Y-2, which was itself a copy of the Soviet Antonov An-2, the Nanchang Y-5 differed from the Y-2 by having a high, rather than a low wing. Built in quantity for the Chinese PLAAF, numerous examples were supplied to the North Vietnamese VPAF (Vietnam Peoples Air Force).
As well as their designed role as a transport / utility aircraft, several were used as nocturnal nuisance raiders, during the latter part of the Vietnam Conflict . . .'


cheers,
Robin.

apophenia:
I like it! Watching with interest  :smiley:

robunos:

Okay . . . some progress !
FIrst I assembled the upper wing parts,





then while that was drying down, I did the same with the lower wing . . .





when the upper wing was dry, I added the separate control surfaces.





While waiting for these parts to dry thoroughly, I built up the cockpit interior, and fitted it to one of the fuselage halves. I also added some of the windows, these will be painted over later.







I also CADed up and printed a batch of bombs, complete with racks.





Lastly for now, when the glue had dried fully, I cut of the lower wings, leaving just the centre-section.





Next I will add some scrap plastic and fair off the open ends.
That's All For Now, Stay Tuned . . .


cheers,
Robin.

apophenia:
Sorry Robin, couldn't resist ...

robunos:
Close, but no struts cigar  . . .   :smiley:


cheers,
Robin.

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