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Westland Whirlwind Whirling in my brain

Started by Leading Observer, October 15, 2025, 07:49:01 AM

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PR19_Kit

#30
October 22, 2025, 02:03:37 AM
Now there's an idea. How about a Whirlwind powered with two Pythons? That should get a bit of a move on, eh?  ;D
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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zenrat

#31
October 22, 2025, 03:24:08 AM
Or a Wyvern powered by a Peregrine... :-\
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

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PR19_Kit

#32
October 22, 2025, 03:47:43 AM
Quote from: zenrat on October 22, 2025, 03:24:08 AMOr a Wyvern powered by a Peregrine... :-\


I'm not sure it would have enough grunt to reach the threshold, let alone take off! :(
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Leading Observer

#33
October 22, 2025, 05:10:32 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 22, 2025, 03:47:43 AM
Quote from: zenrat on October 22, 2025, 03:24:08 AMOr a Wyvern powered by a Peregrine... :-\


I'm not sure it would have enough grunt to reach the threshold, let alone take off! :(

It would be a bit like the fibreglass Hurricanes used in the Battle of Britain film - the prop would turn and ...
LO


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PR19_Kit

#34
October 22, 2025, 07:21:06 AM
 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D 

So true!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

63cpe

#35
October 22, 2025, 08:10:28 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on October 21, 2025, 08:07:24 PMI don't want to appear rude, David, but this is a Wyvern;



This is a Whirlwind;



Ah, you're completely right. It's a Whirlwind offcourse. The Wyvern is totally different in concept and age.. :banghead:


Unless you did a Merlin engined Whirlwind & called in a Wyvern, which I'm unaware of, then upgraded that?  :unsure:

Charlie_c67

#36
October 22, 2025, 09:10:08 AM
I mean you could call any adaptation of the Whirlwind the Westland Willy-Willy to save any confusion...  :wacko:  :wacko:  :wacko:
"If you've never seen an elephant ski, then you've never been on acid."

jcf

#37
October 22, 2025, 03:19:23 PM
Staying with mythology like the Wyvern:
Westland Wyrm
Westland Woden

I suppose you could also reuse names Westland had used previously like Witch, Wizard and, my favourite, Weasel.
;D

Old Wombat

#38
October 22, 2025, 07:35:41 PM
Quote from: jcf on October 22, 2025, 03:19:23 PMI suppose you could also reuse names Westland had used previously like ...[snip]..., my favourite, Weasel.
;D

And, if you set it free, it would be a Wild Weasel!  :angel:  :angel:  :angel:




Hat! Coat! Gone!  ;D  ;D  ;D
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zenrat

#39
October 23, 2025, 03:36:24 AM
I like Westland Whatchermacallit.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere, for your convenience.

Charlie_c67

#40
October 23, 2025, 04:12:15 AM Last Edit: October 23, 2025, 04:16:15 AM by Charlie_c67
Westland Wazzock? Often seen paired with its Antipodean cousin the Bristol Bogan...  :laugh:
"If you've never seen an elephant ski, then you've never been on acid."

Weaver

#41
October 23, 2025, 11:01:44 AM
Westland Warlock
Westland Wallaby
Westland Waltzer
Westland Wanderer
Westland Warhorse
Westland Warlord
Westland Warrior
Westland Warthog
Westland Watchman
Westland Waxwing
Westland Wayfarer
Westland Wayland


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63cpe

#42
October 23, 2025, 11:15:02 AM
Westland Wrangler is already claimed:https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=45443.45

David aka 63cpe

jcf

#43
October 23, 2025, 03:31:38 PM
Wallaby, Sopwith.
Warrior, Republic P-44.

Weaver

#44
October 23, 2025, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: jcf on October 23, 2025, 03:31:38 PMWallaby, Sopwith.
Warrior, Republic P-44.

Lightning: Lockheed P-38
Lightning: English Electric
Lightning: Lockheed Martin F-35

Still happened though...
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

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 - Indiana Jones
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