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Discussion in 'Modelling' started by Julio Campos, Nov 1, 2002.

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  1. Julio Campos

    Julio Campos Member

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    does anyone here knows wich plane is this one?

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    Julio Campos, Nov 1, 2002
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  2. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Isn't this the prototype of the Mitchell racing plane that then became the Spitfire?
     
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  3. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    This has got me baffled - I too straightaway thought 'Supermarine Type 300' or even 'SpeedSpitfire' but the 'chin' air intake seems to rule it out... :confused:
     
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    Its looks vaguely like a Heinkel prototype I saw in a book once...but Im pretty sure its British because it also looks like a Spit.
     
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  5. Panzerknacker

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    Admittedly I'm not the strongest on planes, but the nose part of the plane strongly resembles a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk-so that's my vote...
     
    Panzerknacker, Nov 2, 2002
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    I think it crashes as soon as you fly with this thing.
     
    De Vlaamse Leeuw, Nov 2, 2002
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  7. Friedrich

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    I have no idea... It looks like a mixture of P-40, Heinkel 112 and a Spitfire! :confused:

    Where's Erich to solve this problem? ;)
     
    Friedrich, Nov 2, 2002
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    Friedrich :

    I wish I knew. It looks quite fast !

    Julio : is this possibly an Italien protype during the 1930's ?

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    Erich, Nov 2, 2002
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  9. Friedrich

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    Damed, Julio. If Erich couldn't identify it then noone can! [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Friedrich, Nov 2, 2002
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  10. Sniper

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    It looks to me like one of the first prototype Hawker Typhoons. Fitted with a 2 bladed prop from a Hurricane. They did test the basic airframe concept with various engines.

    I've checked Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1938, and it wasn't there. Pity it hasn't got any markings.

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  11. Martin Bull

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    So would that be the Hawker Tornado ? :confused:
     
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    Julio :

    What book or site did you aquire this pic ? this may help us determine what you have here.

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  13. Sniper

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    Martin, yes. It could be a Hawker Tornado. I've never seen any photos of one but it does have a slight Hawker look about it.

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    Sniper, Nov 7, 2002
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  14. Martin Bull

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    ...but the elliptical wing, undercarriage and tailplane have a distinctly 'Spitfire look'...

    I am really baffled ! :confused: :confused: :confused:
     
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  15. Sniper

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    Maybe it's a Hurrifire or a Spitcane, or a Spitphoon ?? :D :D :D

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  16. Martin Bull

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    ... a 'Spitoon' ?

    ( Sorry, silly ,very silly... slap wrists :rolleyes: :D )
     
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  17. Sniper

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    Well, I'd certainly use it as a spitoon, certainly wouldn't want to fly in it. Look at those landing legs. They look like they'd snap at the slightest bump. :D :D

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  18. Friedrich

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    Exactly, sniper! They look just like Friedrich's legs when he plays basketball: they just do not work AT ALL! :rolleyes: :D
     
    Friedrich, Nov 9, 2002
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  19. Sniper

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    Round here we call them, "Wednesday Leg"s..... ("Whens dey" going to break?) :D :D

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  20. Panzerknacker

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    Fiat F.12 or Ciachi C.134 Prototype???
     
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