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Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: braincells37 on March 27, 2007, 09:39:06 AM

All the way to the end of March and I've only completed 1 model. What a pisser. Anyway, here is that one, a total what-if: The XP-67 Moonbat was entered into the 1948 Cleveland air races but problems with the Continental engines kept the plane out of the race. It was eventually sold and became a firebomber escort aircraft, flying fire attack missions ahead of the real firebombers, to let them know the best way to attack the fire...

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Collectaire kit, 48th scale. I inherited this kit as a half built project. With the amount of filler on the beastie, had I started it from beginning, I would probably have given up on it as the modeler I got it from.

Terry :wacko: :wacko:

Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: ysi_maniac on March 27, 2007, 11:27:24 AM

Metal colour :wub:
metal panels :wub: :wub:

Beautiful subject and a TOP NOTCH execution.
:wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: PanzerWulff on March 27, 2007, 11:34:31 AM

I love the color scheme That is one Beautiful bird :wub: :wub: :wub: It's a shame they never were able to overcome the engine problems that plauged the design and finally doomed it

Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: GTX on March 27, 2007, 01:03:09 PM

That is a work of art - great job!

From a whiff POV - I wonder how a turbo-prop conversion would go?

Regards,

Greg

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Post by: Chap on March 27, 2007, 02:08:03 PM

Terry, beautiful work! :wub: Absolutely love the paint scheme.

Quote...From a whiff POV - I wonder how a turbo-prop conversion would go?...

Greg, that is a great idea. It looks like the nacelles wouldn't need to be modified very much. Maybe in French markings over Dien Bien Phu?

~Steve

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Post by: Excalibur on March 27, 2007, 05:35:37 PM

Awesome looking bird.

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Post by: Brian da Basher on March 27, 2007, 06:20:28 PM

Gorgeous, braincells!!! That metal finish with red wingtips and tail really set this beauty off nicely! It's a real treat to see this bird wearing something besides the old OD over gray.

Bravo Zulu!!!

Brian da Basher

Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: BlackOps on March 27, 2007, 06:29:02 PM

Nice, very, very, nice!

Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: Dork the kit slayer on March 28, 2007, 01:29:34 AM

Now that is nice and unusual to boot.

Tell us all about the kit ,the build and the paint job.

Not a case of enquiring minds....more nosey baskets ,need to know. :cheers:

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Post by: Glenn Gilbertson on March 28, 2007, 04:15:33 AM

Great idea, build & paint job - well done.
:cheers:

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Post by: Radish on March 28, 2007, 05:16:17 AM

That is excellent!
What a beauty!! :wub:

Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: wolfik on March 28, 2007, 11:16:12 AM

I love the Moonbat.... :wub:
looks like the winged death in person...

congratulations to this nice finish!
Peter

Title: 'bat Outta Hell!
Post by: SPINNERS on March 28, 2007, 11:55:34 AM

Delightful! A cracking build and I do love the look of this aircraft.

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Post by: Rafael on March 28, 2007, 01:45:52 PM

I quote everyone!!! :lol:
Hell of a build, lovely paint scheme :wub:
Rafa

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