I've started something in 1/72.
I thought I would post it as a "mystery" and see what the reaction is.
It is another one off from a plan I found in a 1930's Air Trails magazine.
Crew was two and designed as a high level bomber .
Developed from an existing design.
Built from the bits box. Fuselage/fin is on a central core of 1/8th ply faced with balsa.
Tail plane is 1mm ply with corrugations (cardboard) added . The fin/rudder corrugations are metal ( had just enough left).
Cowling is from balsa dowel with 1/16 balsa wrapped around to get the right diameter.
Wheels are 1/8th ply faced with balsa. Undercarriage struts from bamboo coffee stirrer.
Propeller from bamboo chopstick.
Cowling was cleaned out using a rotary tool and cylinders made from plastic tube from a cotton bud and painted.
More work required on finish. Undercarriage requires one more strut and a tailwheel.
Homemade decals have been prepared but not printed.
Cheers
Gordon
Lockheed design?
Lou
Not Lockheed .
420 h.p. Pratt & Whitney Wasp? Company only made this one airplane?
Lou
600 HP Wright Cyclone.
Developed from an existing design (wingspan increased) only one was built.
Was to be a carrier based bomber.
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XBY-1?
Lou
That's it Lou. Consolidated XBY-1.
Cheers
Gordon
Did a search on the engine and came up dry. Wiki did not have the 600 HP Wright Cyclone version listed. A search of 1920/30 bombers did not fair any better. Only when I searched for between the wars carrier based bombers did I get the jackpot. That was fun. Thanks for the challenge.
Lou
There are a few variations .
I might if I get time delve into this one a bit further.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=consolidated+c+22+fleetster&biw=1280&bih=855&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiQ5ciolpPSAhXIJpQKHa0NCeEQsAQIHw#imgrc=481QfyRmnIYKUM:
Gordon
Progress
Wing is attached. Canopy painted.
More work required on cowling and engine.
Tail wheel has been manufactured.
All that's left to do is attach tail wheel, engine and extra strut for landing gear.
Cheers
Gordon
Nicely done. Thanks for the progress report.
Lou
Finished...........
Cheers
Gordon
And a couple more
Very nicely done. I love the bright finish. It really stands out.
Lou
Thank you Lou.
It does stand out. There are a few other American aircraft around this time that I'm interested in.
Cheers
Gordon
The pre-war chrome yellow wings are quite attractive.
Lou
Very nice Gordon, I do like the colour scheme. Regards Paul J.
Great looking model Gordon!!
I'm always impressed with how you are able to incorporate the "combing" effect to simulate ribbing. It certainly adds to the model. - ken
Thank you Ken and Paul.
How goes the brace of Halifax's ?
Gordon
Haven't had much time to work on the Halifax's. But looks like I will have some time available. Will be posting some details on the engine casings shortly - ken