Ugly Duckling group build feeler

the real red baron

 

The mustang is not beautiful to me, it's just all show no go. A show pony, all it had going for it was speed and range.

Oh, man, having flown in one and handled the stick a bit, I can't get my head around that one....

Hi!

I think this one will qualify to the criteria: http://karopka.ru/upload/iblock/326/photo_1_1312252545.JPG

So if the building time is long enough I´m in

bondoman

And therein lies the trap with the whole concept....

 

Yes and No. While beauty (and ugly) are in the eye of the beholder, I think we can all realize what are generally considered "ugly" planes. For instance, I think that the P-61 and A-10, both traditionally ugly planes, have a certain brute beauty to them. Whereas, the P-51 and F-16, both tradionally pretty planes, I think look kind of awkward, with their gaping air scoops and bulbous canopies. That's just me, though, and I accept it. It's no different than guys who like girls with a little meat on them, but realize that they won't be winning a beauty contest anytime soon.

And for that matter, if I recall correctly, doesn't the ugly duckling become a beautiful swan in the end, or some BS like that?

I'm sure have something ugly than match the requirements

Probably will join after

the real red baron

The mustang is not beautiful to me, it's just all show no go. A show pony, all it had going for it was speed and range.

I'd almost think most of the Russian jets pre-Flanker and -Fulcrum could count on the "utilitarian" criteria, and some of them were pretty odd.

But when it comes to what I see as "ugly", I can't think of anyone who pulled that off better than the Brits with some of their planes.

the real red baron

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The mustang is not beautiful to me, it's just all show no go. A show pony, all it had going for it was speed and range.

 

Glad I didn't have to say it!

You should call it here wierd but wonderful GB!

Ive got a Revell 1:72 Blohm & Voss BV P194.

The mustang is not beautiful to me, it's just all show no go. A show pony, all it had going for it was speed and range.

Fascinating idea.... I can't commit right now until I see what my work will be like this year. I am getting a 1/72 Soviet Beagle bomber for Christmas. Strange looking bird, but Soviet+bomber=awesome so it got put on the list. I will keep this on my radar!

I recently picked up the Airmodel 1/72 Vacuform F8U-3 Crusader .

The overall shape and look of this bird is a far cry from the classic lines of the F-8 Crusader ...

I also bought Airmodels F8U-1T (TF-8A) "Crewsader/Twosader" and the TF-102 Delta Dart , although these two also look a little odd , I don't think it beats out the F8U-3 !

                        John .