... and to the Republic for Which We Stand ...

[nigel richards]

Here are a couple interesting xp-72 links as well:

http://www.aero-web.org/specs/republic/xp-72.htm

http://www.faqs.org/docs/air/avp47.html

IMO, the blatant flaunting of such illicit visuals should be declared illegal! :angryfir:

(The photos, not the lynx)

 

[Blackbird686]

IMO, the blatant flaunting of such illicit visuals should be declared illegal! :angryfir:

(The photos, not the lynx)

HUH? lol! Actually, that 4 blade prop looks pretty good on the XP-72, versus the 3 blade contra prop.

BB686:USA-flag:

 

[nigel richards]

HUH? lol! Actually, that 4 blade prop looks pretty good on the XP-72, versus the 3 blade contra prop.

BB686

BB686; yes, agreed!!!

(686, I do believe, you're beginning to understate, in yer old age - couple of years ago, you would have been clear jumpin up and down. Lol.)

Maturity!
Is what some clever bugger will post...or something to that effect, but they don't know what comes AFTER that...that's where I am right now...:USA-flag:

Uhhhhh, Ohhhh! Back to the aircraft:

looks businesslike and makes it an even more beautifully ugly brute - quite...

ummmm... 'Seafuri-ish' ?

(now there's a useful new description for the Oxford dons to mull over)...wonder if we can arrange for one of them..
(set of props, idiots - not a bally don!)

.

 

[thunder100]

Here are a couple interesting xp-72 links as well:

http://www.aero-web.org/specs/republic/xp-72.htm

http://www.faqs.org/docs/air/avp47.html

Was this cowl Raiden inspired,Aerodynamic calculation or pure coincidence?

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The Grumman boys changed their design after seeing the shell made tail of an FW-190 A9

Merry Christmas and a happy new Year

Roalnd

 

[Blackbird686]

BB686; yes, agreed!!!


Uhhhhh, Ohhhh! Back to the aircraft:

looks businesslike and makes it an even more beautifully ugly brute - quite...

ummmm... 'Seafuri-ish' ?

(now there's a useful new description for the Oxford dons to mull over)...wonder if we can arrange for one of them..
(set of props, idiots - not a bally don!)

.

Hmmm... maybe so. Best to keep it under yer hat for now mate. BTW... even at my age, I have been known to jump up and down with the best of the younger blokes. Not so much over "props" tho... but then again....

Right, then!!

BB686:USA-flag:

 

[Duckie]

Steadily tweaking and adding details. Still a lot to do but near as much as there was!

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[Duckie]

Man, I hate it when that happens. Let's try this again.

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[p3aewguy]

Lookin good Duckie! Can't wait for this one!
Dave

Merry Christmas to all!

 

[Sundog]

Duckie, those textures are looking amazing!

 

[Duckie]

Still pluggin away...

Finished the landing gear doors; got the fuselage star and bar fitted, applied some grime to the gear wells and a few various and sundry other tweaks and cosmetics applied.

Chipped and worn paint around the frequently removed engine and belly panels and fasteners is up next.

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[nigel richards]

"Pluggin away" and gettin' places!

Finished the landing gear doors; got the fuselage star and bar fitted, applied some grime to the gear wells and a few various and sundry other tweaks and cosmetics applied.

Chipped and worn paint around the frequently removed engine and belly panels and fasteners is up next.

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Ooooops! When did THIS get posted? :isadizzy:

Love the motto and the work!

My she's taking shape - Steady as she goes Duckie!

 

[Duckie]

Ooooops! When did THIS get posted? :isadizzy:

Love the motto and the work!

My she's taking shape - Steady as she goes Duckie!

LOL!

A couple of snaps of first pass at fuselage wear and tear.

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[nigel richards]

I spy the beginnings of subtle panel differences - Awesome Sir!

 

[Blackbird686]

I really like the looks of the plane with that paint scheme, Duckie. Awesome work!

BB686:USA-flag:

 

[Duckie]

Testing Milton's new flap hinges and their slot alignments, and Baby's new shoes with diamond tread soles!

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[Hurricane91]

Beautiful job Duckie! Thanks for the updates.

 

[Jagdflieger]

Ooh la la!

 

[Duckie]

OK, 1st draft of exteriors is complete and shipped off to the team for a closer look by fresh eyes.

Here are a few shots of the texture check flight.

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[Sunny9850]

Incredible is one word that comes to mind.

Cheers
Stefan

 

[Milton Shupe]

That sure is "purty" Duckie

You have worked painstakingly hard to mold this paint scheme (and my modeling) into something worthwhile. Hopefully we can make the VC interior as nice.