The predecessor to the the P.111 and P.120 was heavily based on captured German aircraft technology, and a British built early jet engine. Although not a great performer the RAF put some faith in the aircraft as a stop gap point defense interceptor. The aircraft more often than not was fitted with a rocket assisted take of and climb package (built painted but not yet glued it on). This system gave excellent performance to high altitude, and the jet engine kept the aircraft on station longer. This test aircraft is armed with 2 30 mm cannons in the nose and 8 air to air guided rockets. More rockets can be carried if necessary. The aircraft which was yet to be officially named was liked by all who flew it especially when fitted with the rocket pack, as it would easily break the sound barrier in a climb.This aircraft entered testing service in early 1950, and would continue to be developed until replaced with the P111.
Kit is the very basic PM model Messerschmit P1111. It took me about 20 minutes to build it ready for paint, that is how basic and simple it is. I wanted to put a better seat and cockpit in it but there is no room, and there not a lot of space to put enough ballast in the nose either. I am going to make some intake covers from painted masking tape as you can see right through the intakes. It was fun to build while I was waiting for paint to dry on the Type 559.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/snJoSJzhZa2bJUrz9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DxooBeDLvfDViJZ9A
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UHHX1VhNCKKybxDM7
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Chris
TWENTY MINUTES? :o :-\
That even beats Dizzy's lightning fast builds, impressive!
And it looks good too. :thumbsup:
It would have been quicker if the fuselage lined up better, I had to hold it ,and sand it when the glue was set too. I am currently sticking a rato bottle on and some masking tape intake covers. I shall post some more pictures when I have properly finished it
Chris
Couple of more pictures for you
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WP8sgpQsxSM6HyCu7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2zM65xt5WygcXFKg6
Chris
Superb Build,Chris :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Really Looks Awesome in that Paint Scheme! Dan
Thankyou Dan :thumbsup:
Chris
Really nice! :)
I like to stuff some black foam-rubber into the intakes & exhaust if there's nothing provided.
[In my youth I often didn't have any black foam, but I had black paint. ;) ]
I forgot I had some of that , where I have put it is another thing. I will have a go at its successor soon I think
Chris
Very elegant model! :wub:
And using a single colour is even better to appreciate the shape. Good! :thumbsup:
Quote from: Tophe on January 17, 2020, 04:10:32 AM
Very elegant model! :wub:
And using a single colour is even better to appreciate the shape. Good! :thumbsup:
Thankyou Tophe, I thought an experimental single colour scheme would work on this . I think I need more easy build projects like this :thumbsup:
Chris
Quote from: chrisonord on January 17, 2020, 05:51:52 AM
I thought an experimental single colour scheme would work on this . I think I need more easy build projects like this :thumbsup:
Chris
It certainly suits the single colour scheme for sure Chris :thumbsup:
Simple builds do us all good now and then. I could certainly do with one once my Whitley is done that's for sure
I am one of those that usually has two or three builds going a onc just to keep my interest ticking over, I had this my type 559 and an airfix T11 vampire on the go. The vampire has turned out to be the most painful. The building was awkward and needed a lot of putty, the paint and masking wouldn't behave so iy looks a fair bit different to what I had planned, and the most prominent of the decals om the booms kep lifting. I don't know what to do to get them to stick down as they have torn at one end, these are from the kits decals too.
Chris
Oh man... that looks like it's going Mach 3 just standing there! Love the colour! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Quote from: chrisonord on January 17, 2020, 06:21:16 AM
I am one of those that usually has two or three builds going a onc just to keep my interest ticking over,
Chris
Same as me Chris. I tried the one kit at a time approach and just couldn't settle to it. 3 at a time is just about right for me, especially if the are all at a different stage in the process.
As for the Vampire. You get "rogue" kits like that sometimes for some reason :-\
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 17, 2020, 06:36:20 AM
Quote from: chrisonord on January 17, 2020, 06:21:16 AM
I am one of those that usually has two or three builds going a onc just to keep my interest ticking over,
Chris
Same as me Chris. I tried the one kit at a time approach and just couldn't settle to it. 3 at a time is just about right for me, especially if the are all at a different stage in the process.
As for the Vampire. You get "rogue" kits like that sometimes for some reason :-\
Yep although rogue wasn't the word I was thinking of :-X
It is finished but it might just get shoved in the corner of shame if I can't sort the decals out.
Chris
Boulton-Paul rival to de Havilland's Viper (http://www.arcair.com/Gal-Archives/jet/Viper/01.shtm).
Hmm, looks like someone at De Haviland has been a former employee of Boulton Paul ;D ;D
Nice looking build :thumbsup:
Chris
That's a sleek looking machine ! Looks great in that colour.
Thankyou Todd, I quite enjoyed this build. Simple easy to build and very few parts. It could have done with a bit more attention to detail, but I don't mind it.
Chris
I've never been a Luft '46 fan, but that just looks so right! :thumbsup: :cheers: