RLWP Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 While waiting for parts for my current project, I was looking for something to do. My Shelf of Doom projects didn't appeal, and staring a new aeroplane would be a disaster. So I'm doing something different: From here: https://currell.net/models/v2.htm It's 1/32 scale, it flies - should be OK for an LSP build then. Right? Richard Alain Gadbois, D.B. Andrus, scvrobeson and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, RLWP said: It's 1/32 scale, it flies - should be OK for an LSP build then. Right? Yes indeed! Kev RLWP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 The Germans considered the V2 to be an artillery rocket but you're right, it flies and it's a cool project and very interesting to check on your progress! Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Lots of flat bits are now lots of tuby bits Richard chukw, Derek B, Rick Griewski and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 12 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Yes indeed! Kev I always thought if the item was piloted, WiP was OK, but if un-piloted, it went into the non-LSP section. RLWP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, LSP_K2 said: I always thought if the item was piloted, WiP was OK, but if un-piloted, it went into the non-LSP section. To be honest, I didn't stop to look at the subject matter, only that it was a paper/card kit. So in that sense you're probably right, and we should probably move it. I hope you're OK with that, Richard! Kev RLWP and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 K2 is correct. We made that determination during my V2 build a few years back but if I recall it wasn't based on having a pilot vs not, it was based on it being a missile once lit was a one way ride to explode, not much different than a bullet. RLWP and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 A moderator conundrum! Norty me... I was in two minds where this should go, I thought I'd try pushing the boundaries. And of course, it doesn't matter either way. My aim is to have fun while waiting for parts for my Nieuport! Richard Hmm, piloted V2 rockets - time for a bit of Googling.. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 8 hours ago, LSP_Ron said: K2 is correct. We made that determination during my V2 build a few years back but if I recall it wasn't based on having a pilot vs not, it was based on it being a missile once lit was a one way ride to explode, not much different than a bullet. I love a conundrum!: The Soviet V-190 project, two cosmonauts in a capsule on top of a modified V2. I don't think they would have had any control of the rocket - neither did the Mercury astronauts. Most of the rocket was strictly one way - the cosmonauts would return by parachute Without being tasteless, the WW2 Japanese Okha were definitely a one way ride piloted aeroplane Or what about reusable target drones? I love grey areas - they make hard and fast rules so difficult! And... I'm completely fine with how the moderators are doing their job and where this thread is put. Richard Alain Gadbois, LSP_Kevin, LSP_K2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I read the title and wondered what was version 1 of a brief distraction ??? Never mind ...I'll just park this pic here to show my appreciation Derek B, Rick Griewski, RLWP and 5 others 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Panzerwomble said: I read the title and wondered what was version 1 of a brief distraction ??? Excellent - just as I intended ! Richard Panzerwomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Panzerwomble said: I read the title and wondered what was version 1 of a brief distraction ??? That's where I went wrong, too! 2 hours ago, Panzerwomble said: What the heck is that? I love it! Kev Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 57 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: That's where I went wrong, too! What the heck is that? I love it! Kev Upside down biplane Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, RLWP said: Upside down biplane Richard One of Blackburn's Finest obviously Blackburn F3 1934 ......so advanced .....compared to the Me109 or the Hawker Hurricane both of which first flew in 1935 ...not sure it even got off the ground much . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_F.3 Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 some more glamour shots ....(sorry for the thread hijack Richard ) Apparently there was once a 1/72 model of it ! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/akatombo-works-35-blackburn-f3--955834 RLWP, Derek B, Uncarina and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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