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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Rickshaw on March 15, 2016, 08:24:34 PM

Title: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: Rickshaw on March 15, 2016, 08:24:34 PM

With the launch of HMS Queen Elizabeth the Royal Navy found itself needing a considerably larger Carrier-
Onboard-Delivery aircraft than than the Fairey Gannets it had used up until that date for the emergency delivery and withdrawal of personnel and equipment that had to be rushed to it's carriers.

The Dornier Do.31 filled the bill perfectly.

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(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/iSJ4BU.jpg)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/JM5wo7.jpg)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/Uv1dsx.jpg)

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: Volkodav on March 15, 2016, 08:30:01 PM

Outstanding!

Just the other day I was actually thinking about what the CVA01 would be flying off her decks in the 90s and later, had she and her sister(s) been built.  Navalised Tornado IDS and ADV came to mind as the obvious choice to replace the Phantoms and Buccaneers.

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: Weaver on March 16, 2016, 12:56:06 AM

Like it!  :)

What's the model?

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 16, 2016, 02:03:59 AM

You are just Rockin' Rick.  8)

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: finsrin on March 16, 2016, 02:55:49 AM

This is so right on :)
What if one was built today with modern lighter weight materials and better engines ?

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: Buzzbomb on March 16, 2016, 05:53:55 AM

Nice one.
It does not matter how odd it looks.. does the damn thing do the job.

great design

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: apophenia on March 16, 2016, 12:25:21 PM

Oh yeah! Great concept ... you're obviously on a roll  :)

Is that the Planet Model resin kit?

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: FAAMAN on March 16, 2016, 12:47:13 PM

Oh Wow!!!  8) just brilliant!!  :)
I'd thought of a Fairey Rotodyne COD Whiff, but this Dornier is even better :) :)

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: Tophe on March 16, 2016, 01:23:55 PM

Nice model in surprizing colours! :-*

Title: Re: So, what did they operate from the deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, then?
Post by: Camthalion on March 16, 2016, 07:48:57 PM

Nice one.  very cool