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Welcome to the VTOL Group Build!

 

This runs from June 9th to November 30th 2024. The theme is any aircraft that can take off vertically. Helicopters included.

 

The usual Group Build eligibility criteria applies here, being that the kit has to be 1/35 or larger, and not more than 25% complete at the time of entry.

 

Enjoy!

 

Kev

Posted
15 hours ago, gatorbait51 said:

Strictly vertical or can V/Stol like the OV-10 or the Storch be considered?

 

Sorry, STOL is not included in this GB.

Posted (edited)

So I count for this GB beside all helos (minus autogiros, no VTOL here) the Harrier, AV-8B, F-35B, Yak-38 and 141, FW Triebflügel, Bachems Natter and the Coleoptere. Not to forget a fistful of other VTOL prototypes like the Dornier Do-31, the Mig-23P VTOL (with delta wing!) or the Mirage III V-01. I guess that the Space Shuttle and Buran do not count because they were not designed for atmospherical operations (at least this was handled so at LSP in past times). Did I miss something?

 

Regards

- dutik

Edited by dutik
Posted

You can ad the Ryan Vertijet, the Lockheed XFV-1, Convair XFY-1 and the Bell X-14.

Only the Pogo has a vac kit I think.

I considered the vertical take-off T-72 turret, but its eventual aim is outer space, so no.

Posted

Unless you’re into scratchbuilding, or can find some esoteric vac or resin kit, your options for large scale VTOL aircraft kits are somewhat limited.  There are a number of helicopter options, but for fixed wing, I see just

 

Harrier - Revell, Trumpeter, and Airfix

F-35B - Trumpeter

FW Triebflugel - Miniart

Bachem Natter - Fly

 

Posted
On 6/13/2024 at 10:33 AM, themongoose said:

I think this is gonna bring me back in the LSP fold. I’ve got Trumpy’s AV-8B from a fellow LSPer years ago. A few extras to pull together and it’s ready to go :D

 

Dooooo it! :)

Posted
On 6/14/2024 at 6:32 AM, dutik said:

I am keen to add a Yak-38, but I am lacking the spare time to scratchbuild one. Maybe I'll drop in a Triebflügel. Maybe.

 

Regards

- dutik

Build the Forger!! You won’t regret it!!

Posted

Very interesting! :speak_cool:  Is at here in gallery or in a Build/ or Ready-for-inspection thread?

 

My approach is to "plasticise" a 1/33 paper kit, i. e. to use the paper parts as templates. There are even spar sets, vac canopies and resin wheels available.

But I am still practice this with a much simpler paper kit to learn how-to.

 

Regards

- dutik

Posted (edited)

Well, there was a build thread, but it pretty much got destroyed by the Photobucket debacle. I’ll try and scrounge up pics, maybe even dig it out of its tomb to take some more. I don’t want to hijack the thread, but want to encourage you to give it a shot. It’s a very do-able subject.

 

                   Lee

 

edit-here is the thread

 

https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/21251-yak-38/

 

Edited by Lee White

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