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GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:37 PM

Real G,

Well, there's a lot to choose from (depending on the availability of a model).  As a suggestion, here's a list of SOME of the better known types.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_experimental_aircraft

As for experimental tanks, the MBT 70 and the XM-1 come to mind.  And many race cars had prototypes built before they entered production.

You've got may choices!

Gary

  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:18 PM

I'm looking for that perfect X-Plane to pull from the stash.  It HAS to be really weird, yet buildable in a reasonable amount of time.

So the scratchbuilt XF-103 is out.  Stick out tongue

 

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9:43 PM

Belated happy birthday Piers! The roast pork sounds delectable! 

And lol I'll have to remember the bait line about sushi Gary. 

I like all of those Piers! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Sunday, September 10, 2023 8:51 AM

Lostagain,

Sounds like you and Gamera have birthdays very close together.  Congrats to you!

As for the Do-335, it makes it into "very few" produced, so yeah, it qualifies!

Don't worry!  You have just over a month to decide.  They all look like good models.  As a suggestion, I think the Caudron would be a good choice as it would fit in your planned French GB.  I'll put you on the list.  Smile

Gary

  • Member since
    April 2014
  • From: Australia
Posted by lostagain on Sunday, September 10, 2023 7:25 AM

Lobster sushi! very fancy Cliff.
Mine was a week ago, out for breakfast and roast pork for dinner.

Here is my possible roll call for this GB. Not sure that the Pfiel qualifies as there were 37 made and 11 delivered.

Disappointed I don't have a X-wing...

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:10 PM

I'll skip the lobster sushi, but everyone loves chocolate pie!

You're supposed to boil the bait before you eat it.  Wink

Gary

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:36 PM

Thanks Gary! 

I had lobster sushi and my mom brought me a homemade chocolate pie. Life is good.... 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:34 AM

Your on the list.  Looks like a fun build.

BTW, Happy After-Birthday!  Happy Birthday

Gary

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, September 4, 2023 10:25 PM

Gary would you put me down for the 1/144th Fujimi Nakajima G10N Fuguku please?

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Friday, September 1, 2023 8:59 PM

Bob,

That's quite the car!  Got you down.  Will love to see that one built.

Gary

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Nashville, TN area
Posted by bobbaily on Friday, September 1, 2023 8:14 PM

Gary,

Please add me to the list-Oldsmobile Aerotech-if it meets the criteria.

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogram-2901-olds-aerotech--129291

Brief history of the vehicle:

https://www.supercars.net/blog/1987-oldsmobile-aerotech-st/

Thanks

Bob

 

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Friday, September 1, 2023 7:19 PM

Pat,

Oooooohh!  I like that!  A small-scale Vulcan.  Sure you can enter it.  I've got you down on the list.  Smile

Gary

  • Member since
    January 2021
Posted by PFJN2 on Friday, September 1, 2023 7:04 PM

Hi,

Can I enter my Pro Resin AVRO 707C?

Pat

Avro 707C, Pro Resin R72-029 (2007) (scalemates.com)

707C

 

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Friday, September 1, 2023 3:22 PM

COMPLETED BUILDS:

GAF:  Tamiya 1/72nd Bell X-1 Mach Buster

Revell 1/68 D-558-2 Sky Rocket

Cwalker3: Takom 1/72nd Krupp Raumer S

Takom 1/72nd Minenraumer

Keavdog: Monogram 1/72nd  X-15

Jeaton01: Special Hobby 1/72nd D-558-1 Skystreak

Czech Models 1/48 Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet

Bobbaily: Monogram 1/24th Olds Aerotech

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Friday, September 1, 2023 3:21 PM

ROSTER:

PFJN2:  Pro Resin 1/72nd Avro 707C

GAF:  Tamiya 1/72nd Bell X-1 Mach Buster (Complete)

          Revell 1/68 D-558-2 Sky Rocket (Complete)

          Hasegawa 1/72 Nakajima G8N1 Renzan "Rita"  

Bobbaily: Monogram 1/24th Olds Aerotech (Complete)

                Hasegawa 1/48 Kyushu J7W1 Shinden               

Gamera: Fujimi 1/144th Nakajima G10N Fuguku

               Amusing Hobby 1/35th FV4005 Stage 2 Self-Propelled Gun

Lostagain: TBD

Real G: Xtrakit 1/72nd Saunders-Roe SRA-1

             Meng 1/72nd Ki-98 Mansyu

Jeaton01: Special Hobby 1/72nd D-558-1 Skystreak (Complete)

               Czech Models 1/48 Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet (Complete)

Cwalker3: Takom 1/72nd Krupp Raumer S  (Complete)

                  Takom 1/72nd Minenraumer  (Complete)

Keavdog: Monogram 1/72nd  X-15 (Complete)

                 Revell 1/65 Douglas X-3 Stiletto

Trabi: ELF models 1/72nd DFW T.28 Floh

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
The X-Files Group Build
Posted by GAF on Friday, September 1, 2023 3:21 PM

 

I Want to Build'em!

This is a group build that's out there. Build an aircraft or vehicle that did not get out of the prototype stage, or at least only a few were made as experiments. This could include the Valkyrie, the YF-12, the N-9M Flying Wing, the X-15, the NF-104A, YF-23, rocket cars, air racers, etc. Anything modified beyond standard. Heck, even the Wright Flyer was experimental at one time!

Builds are open to suggestions. Only kits that are under 50% completion considered (that's open to interpretation). The Group Build will begin this October 14th, 2023 (the date of Chuck Yeager's flight in the X-1) and last until October 15, 2024. Remember, have fun and let's see what sort of x-perimental craziness you can come up with!

 

 

 

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