Lorenz Mueller Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The problem with the Ju-52 is that in any decent size the corrugations would be a must to look right. However I haven't yet seen a reasonably simple way of doing them. Therefore 1. De Havilland Hornet, electric around 70"-80'" 2. Douglas Invader, ditto as the Bucker Jungmann and the Hawker Fury are already on the building board, 3. Gloster Gladiator, sized for an electric .40 equivalent Lorenz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Posted by Lorenz Mueller on 15/01/2016 14:17:20: The problem with the Ju-52 is that in any decent size the corrugations would be a must to look right. However I haven't yet seen a reasonably simple way of doing them. .... Lorenz I did the corrugated fuel tank on my 58" DB Tiger Moth with corrugated card I bought for pennies on eBay. I didn't even have to paint it because it came in red (amongst other colours) which matched the fuselage. I'm sure it would work on a similarly sized Ju-52. My choices? Hawker Hind Gloster Gladiator I also quite like Phil's idea of a better looking scale-like trainer though I don't see the point of rudder elevator only. Learning to fly with ailerons is no big deal. I learned at 55 that way and younger starters would have fewer problems than I. I would prefer electric power or at least the option available without needing to redesign the fuselage as I'm having to do with the Ballerina. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 216 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hi Robin, Just fancied a chunky twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ P Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hi Just to be a bit different: 1 Aermacchi SF260 2 Bulldog 3 Percival Prentice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenz Mueller Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 On second thought, instead of the already mentioned Gladiator, how about something different - 3. Mitsubishi A5M Claude Lorenz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I think the Yak 3 is a very attractive aircraft & would make an interesting addition to the usual Warbirds.... My first choice would be a Bucker Jungmeister.....suitable for 90 glow power...a real "Clubmans" model... Then all I need would be for RCM&E to publish a handy "cut out 'n' keep" Tony Nijhuis to build it for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Recently there have been a few ARTF crop sprayers but very few in the plans service. As there is little consensus so far perhaps something different like a Pawnee, Ag Wagon,Thrush, Ipanema etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 My choices are Junkers CLI Bristol m1c Junkers 52 I would love to own a CLI Edited By Darran on 16/01/2016 17:56:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Bird Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 As everyone is having three choices and I have already made my first choice of a Lavotchkin my second choice would be the same as Steve Hargreaves, a Yak 3. My third choice is scale like high or low wing trainer. Edited By Roger Bird on 16/01/2016 18:12:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks to Barry for doing a quick general count-up........ keep em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Mcbride Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi my selection all from the Fairey stable Swordfish, Barracuda, Firefly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 If the idea is to be something that sells magazine, plans and parts then the previous stable of decent sized warbirds seems to be a winning formula so 1. Bf109E in a similar size to the previous Spitfire, Hurricane, Typhoon and Mustang offerings. That would fill a gap. 2. Likewise the severely undermodelled Douglas Boston/Havoc is a favourite twin with superb good looks. 3. For something a bit different, and since there seems to be a biplane theme developing, how about a Gloster Gladiator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Posted by Bob Mcbride on 17/01/2016 10:53:38: Hi my selection all from the Fairey stable Swordfish, Barracuda, Firefly That sounds Fairey Nuff (sorry - couldn't resist it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 If I'm not allowed to show this magazine cover I apologise and understand if the mods feel the need to remove it. However it is such a brilliant action picture of this charismatic biplane that I couldn't resist showing it for those who don't read the "Aeroplane". Although generally considered equivalent to the Gladiator, it was about 20 mph faster and the weight of fire of 2x.5"s is higher than 4x303"s. It could give a Hurricane 1(Tropical) a hard time. No rigging wires and at 1:6.5 scale it would be a handy 48" span and could be left in one piece for most people. (Could even consider making the wings from balsa sheet as Tony has done before with some of his early offerings, e.g. his small Spitfire). Otherwise a bigger one with the wings permanently assembled in 2 separately removable bays, fairly simple with the Warren truss struts and no wires. Also noting the interest in twins, can I alter my list of 3? 1. Fiat CR42. 2. Fairey Fulmar. 3. Bristol Blenheim 1. Edited By Colin Leighfield on 17/01/2016 12:43:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 NIce Colin...... the Blenheim is a interesting one.......i'd be keen for that, along with the CR42 Barry Edited By A.A. Barry on 17/01/2016 12:45:53 Edited By A.A. Barry on 17/01/2016 12:48:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks Barry, I've just edited it to add a little more info. I love this plane, I'll do it anyway one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Guys, Certainly some great plane suggestions no doubt! I do however feel and probably I'm wrong but if the special was based purely on mag sales would it possibly go like this perhaps? EDF/Jets 1) Concorde (loved the world over including America ) Although I do feel they hated it at first/banned it to start with! Not made over here was their thoughts?....Who knows. 2) Hawker Siddley Harrier /Av8 Yet again loved by many including America 3) English Electric Canberra/Martin B57 WW2 1) Mitsubishi Zero 2) Hawker Sea Fury 3)ME 109/BF109 Particularly the later marks....however this could also sway to maybe a 4) Douglas Skyraider or B25 Mitchell as from what I remember Tonys FW 190 never sold to well...unless I'm mistaken. WW1 1) Neuport 17 French but I believe the Americans used it 2)????????? 3) Guys I'm really not that up on WW1....Not my bag I'm afraid but they were pioneering days and I'm not knocking it,you guys will be more clued up than me and can fill in the blank spaces I have missed.! This is only my assumptions based on mag sales worldwide, particularly America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand I would say. I'm not prejudiced against any plane that's picked or modelled as coming from TN it will be a Corker in all aspects! I have my preferences like anyone...Trash and treasure scenario I'm afraid. Maybe when the next special (after this) comes around maybe we should ask Tony what he would like to build for a change and call it Tonys Top Ten...Not arf pop pickers,sorry couldn't resist! That way it could be ten aircraft from different eras military, civilian, unorthodox etc. Good luck to all voting and to TN for the building Kind Regards Steve Edited By Steve Adams on 17/01/2016 20:21:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Can I just check those that have said simply Fury mean Hawker Fury or Hawker Sea Fury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Danny, Yes I was wondering that as well Hawker Fury was a biplane,yet The Hawker Sea Fury was a monoplane So I think anyone who has put Furys in their votes need to clarify whether it's just. “Hawker Fury” or “Hawker Sea Fury ” so we can get a more accurate count up for Tony towards the end of/mid way through Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hawker Fury - time for a bipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Yep Martyn I agree, Hawker Fury with the option to add a lower radiator and other small differences to turn it into a Nimrod Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Back in 1977, Ian Peacock did a 'Dogfight Double' full-size plan feature in RCM&E over three issues. They were a Spitfire and Me109, both for 20 size engines. Of relatively simple construction they were hand launched, with just enough detail to look good. From what I saw, they were very popular at the time. How about doing the same concept again with, say: Wildcat/Zero Tempest/FW190 F86 Sabre/MiG 15 Hawker Fury/Fiat CR42 (Spanish Civil War & Yugoslavia) Ju88/Beaufighter Junkers CL1/Bristol Monoplane It doesn't really matter what the pair is, provided they were adversaries and would look good in the air together. Edited By Robin Colbourne on 18/01/2016 12:47:56 Edited By Robin Colbourne on 18/01/2016 12:53:01 Edited By Robin Colbourne on 18/01/2016 12:57:00 Edited By Robin Colbourne on 18/01/2016 12:59:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I agree Robin, Another Dogfight Double would be good. I particularly like the idea of the JU88 and Beaufighter sounds great! I remember Tonys Mosquito and Moskito twin double were fantastic could include anything like you say Harrier and Puccara or Mirage 2000, Skyhawk etc from the Falklands conflict. Still would love a Concorde as well though. It's like Tony says.....sooooo many subjects,so little time Never mind there can only be one winner,unless it's a dogfight double as Robin suggests Time will tell I spose Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 well we have 122 replies and what a selection!!!! I will resurrect the dog fight double at some point in the next year or so hold tight It dose seem these double wingers are popular..... keep the three choices coming guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Dowell Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'd like to see the dog fight double up dated....I have the original mag & plan and am still flying my third spitfire built from that plan. Happy Landings Chris... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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