Designed by Professor
H.E. Lix of Auger Industries, this was an attempt to make an uncomplicated
non-explosive weapon that would cause damage simply with kinetic energy. The
principle was that the slightly offset fins would spin-stabilise it into a flat
bottomed stomper. A hole in the centre assisted in stability by allowing air
through instead of forcing it around the sides. The hole was designed with a
curve inside to assist with the spin. The idea was that if it landed on
something it was flattened and if the target went into the centre it was still
screwed. After brief testing the concept was dropped when costs began to spiral.
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I don’t have enough
references to check the accuracy of this particular offering, but it looks close
enough to me, and Wingnut models are known for their accuracy. Assembly was easy
and consisted
of simply opening the plastic bag. After a coating of Tamiya white primer
painting was completed with Tamiya Red X-7. I chose the hi-viz colour scheme of
the second test article, which was much more
colourful than the olive drab of #1.
The decals were ever so slightly out
of register but otherwise accurate. All in all it was a pleasant and fairly
quick build.
Dave Bailey, aka
"The Rat"
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