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It's a Herc. Bigger American engines were not avaliable at the time, ans since the Hercules was already in the RAAF arsenal (Beaufighter), it's a plausible choice. The size is also a good match for the La-7's fuselage.The big B-24 prop would have been too big - careful tests showed that there would not have been any (sound) clearance during landing and take-off, and the "new" one works fine and looks more balanced.No big progress since yesterday, just the undersides were painted in light blue-grey. The white tail comes next, then some weathering and the white leading edges on the wings.
Thank you very much. And I am certain that there's more than just one Bunyip out there!
Ah! I asked because of the prop you are using. When viewed from the front, your prop rotates counter-clockwise, as per an American engine aircraft. The Bristol Hercules rotated the opposite direction, i.e clock-wise. Sorry to be so late replying.Chris
That looks exactly like I'd expect an "improved Boomerang" type design to look like!
Yeah, might still use it. Mine will be an attack version of the BP Defiant. No turret, and 20mm cannon pods from a Hurricane IIC.
