Thatsmyboy 1,328 Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 I enjoy projects like those already detailed here. Anything that tweaks the noses of the rivet counters and, J M Ns(Joyless Modelling Nazis/Numpties) gets my vote. On my workbench now ; 1) FW-300 Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer). Long range bomber with intercontinental range. I'm using the Airfix B-29 as the basis here. Aircraft will still be a tail dragger with twin tails instead of the single fin. I'm retaining the remotely controlled defensive armament. 6 x 20,, cannon in gun turrets and, two more in the tail. I've got several of the Italeri WWII Weapon Sets so, I've got some lovely big bombs to stuff inside it. I fully intend to do a fair bit of scratch built internal detail, especially the bomb bays . The B-29 origins will be very obvious but, given that form often follows function and, that the Germans had some very competent designers/engineers, I figure that any aircraft designed to a similar set of specs to the B-29 would appear broadly similar. 2) Avro Manchester. As no manufacturer seems willing to give us one, preferring instead to churn out endless Spitfires etc ad nauseum, I'm going to do my own! I'll be using the Revell 1/72 Lancaster with a pair of R R Griffons (inboard pair) salvaged from an old FROG Shackleton. They're actually not a bad fit. Also, as I recall, development of the R R Griffon was suspended while Rolls Royce prioritised the Vulture engine? Yes, I'm keeping the contra props because they look really cool!. My way of thinking is that four engined snobbery at Bomber Command would see an otherwise good aeroplane sidelined and, "relegated" to Coastal Command or, operations in the Middle East/Meditteranean theatre. I think it would look good in RAF Desert finish but, I'm still considering a Coastal Command version with a pair of forward firing 20mm cannons in place of the nose turret. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 37,797 Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 2 hours ago, Thatsmyboy said: I'm still considering a Coastal Command version with a pair of forward firing 20mm cannons in place of the nose turret. A baby Shackelton ! 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 20,040 Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 I like your way of thinking and sign me up to the anti-JMN club. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thatsmyboy 1,328 Posted September 6 Author Report Share Posted September 6 1 hour ago, Gorby said: I like your way of thinking and sign me up to the anti-JMN club. Consider yourself a member!! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 23,561 Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 Oooh ooooh, can i join?.Do we get badges, is there cake? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 37,797 Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 4 minutes ago, Mad Steve said: is there cake? He's in Edinburgh so " Ye'll have had yer tea ?" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Miggers 8,319 Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 4 hours ago, Mad Steve said: Oooh ooooh, can i join?.Do we get badges, is there cake? Ye'll get a belt around the ear'ole and there's a good kick. How's that grab? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 4,290 Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 4 hours ago, RWG686 said: He's in Edinburgh so " Ye'll have had yer tea ?" Ah Hamish & Dougal, much missed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thatsmyboy 1,328 Posted September 7 Author Report Share Posted September 7 16 hours ago, Mad Steve said: Oooh ooooh, can i join?.Do we get badges, is there cake? There's no cake but, there's pineapple tarts.......! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thatsmyboy 1,328 Posted September 7 Author Report Share Posted September 7 On 06/09/2023 at 14:49, RWG686 said: He's in Edinburgh so " Ye'll have had yer tea ?" Any more of your lip lad and, you'll be WEARING your tea! 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miggers 8,319 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 1 hour ago, Thatsmyboy said: Any more of your lip lad and, you'll be WEARING your tea! Wey-Hey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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