marauderdriver 4,046 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Designed with a tail-less configuration in an attempt to overcome "Compressibility", a phenomenon when aircraft traveling above .75 mach encounter down-wash on the horizontal stabilizer's, causing the nose to "tuck under". The Cutlass was the first US fighter desgined with afterburners, and the NAVY's first swept-wing fighter. I wanted to build something different......this is definitely that, My first ALL-RESIN-KIT of a REALLY different airplane. As normal with me she will be "In-flight", NMF combination silver lacquer and aluminum foil with a PJ Productions 1950's Naval Aviator. Edited December 2, 2014 by marauderdriver 3 EmperorKai, Iain and Harold reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 32,302 Posted November 5, 2014 Nice! Will definitely look for progress on this one. Pauls stuff is top notch! Looking forward to a good start. 1 marauderdriver reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Clunkmeister Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) I love it, buddy, you're gonna knock it clean outta the park with this build! I'd like to do one gear down so I can catch that distinctive Gutlass nose-high attitude when sitting on the deck. Love it! Edited November 5, 2014 by Clunkmeister Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools Posted November 5, 2014 Going to be a great build to follow and enjoy. As Brian said, Paul's kits are awesome and the detail is fantastic. I totally enjoyed my Sea Fury build and the one problem I had with fit, Paul came to the rescue. Keep 'em coming Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Clunkmeister Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) :( I'm now gonna have to call Paul, order a Gutless, and make one for my case. Thanks man, you're SUCH A PAL, spending MY money like that! Oh, you owe me 300 bucks, plus shipping! (Paul Fisher, if you're reading this, you might as well prep one for me, I'll be calling in a few days) Edited November 6, 2014 by Clunkmeister Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marauderdriver 4,046 Posted November 6, 2014 Ernie, Ask Paul if he will sell you one without the landing gear for a discount and you can have mine. They pack'em when you order'em. I want to get his F-8C conversion Will see how the Cutlass goes. jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_S 5,104 Posted November 6, 2014 I can't wait to see this beast! 1 marauderdriver reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Clunkmeister Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Will do, Jack. Thanks, buddy! How are you ever gonna cope if you model, say, a Bristol Freighter? The gear's down and welded. Edited November 6, 2014 by Clunkmeister Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alain11 2,281 Posted November 6, 2014 Hi Here you are again !!!!!! this time with this amazing plane . I will look forward your WIP , sure I will learn something about metal foil among other things from you ... Happy modeling Alain 1 marauderdriver reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack 5,131 Posted November 6, 2014 Jack, waaaay to go, have fun building!! cheers, Jack. 1 marauderdriver reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 6, 2014 Jack, I am officially jealous of you !!! I've wanted one of these ever since they came out. Looking forward to it brother.....Harv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted November 6, 2014 Oh nice Watching you Jack 1 marauderdriver reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marauderdriver 4,046 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Hi Guy's, Trying to test fit the wings , spar and upper fuselage to see how this will go together. I have to play with the parts to figure the best assembly routes since I want to use foil and paint for panels. The panels work out to be 2 different shades of silver lacquer and 2 different foil treatments. Can not have uneven seams with silver/foil. Did I mention this is my first All Resin kit? Also finishing up my SAM for the Vietnam G/B Will post some pics soon Thanks for checking in jack Edited November 7, 2014 by marauderdriver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_S 5,104 Posted November 7, 2014 I want to see some dust. My popcorn is getting stale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools Posted November 7, 2014 Jack Skip the sleep and chow and lets get cranking .. Looking forward to the first set of pics. Keep 'em coming Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
