Perhaps not so silly
as this was planned by English Electric (hence a publicity photo) - but
never built, except by me. Donor
is a Matchbox T-55 Lightning two seater, and an extra set of wings.
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Undercarriage was a
bit of a headache - so I installed a Crusader style undercarriage (from an F-16)
into the belly tank. Endurance would be VERY limited - hence the fuel
probe, perhaps silly after all. Wings
are not moveable - but replaceable. The unswept set having lowered
flaps and slats. This can cause double takes at model shows - when I swap
them at lunchtime! Colour
scheme is from a 1960s Phantom of 767NAS. I
lost the radar fairing, and replaced it with a fuel tank front instead - hence
the more rounded profile. I call it the Sea Puffin radar.
Tim
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