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What would you like to see for my next FS project?

Shorts Belfast
54
56%
Sea Harrier FRS.1
28
29%
Hawker P1121
6
6%
Hawker P1121
8
8%
 
Total votes: 96

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Post by DaveG »

Hi all,

Now the T Hunters have been released, it's time to think about my next project. I've got 3 models at the initial stages, each has it's pros and cons and I was wondering what people think.

Model 1: Short Belfast
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Started this one a while back, but haven't done much with it recently. Detailed infomation is a bit hard to come by, and to match the standard of Ricks 748 is going to be a tall order.

Model 2: Hawker P1121
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The real thing never got past the full scale mock-up stage, so performance and handling specs would be guesstimates.

Model 3:Harrier FRS.1 (& possibly GR1/3)
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A complete cow of a model to make :lol: Plenety of info around, but the FD will be a "challenge"

Other options are updates to earlier models (Lancaster, Anson) to bring them up to current spec, or something completely different.
What ever, don't expect to see a finished model this side of FSX :lol:
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Post by andy »

I'd say go with the Belfast. There is the one at Cosford, so Photographs are available. It's not that old so there must be people around who have flown/been onboard them. I'm sure we could all throw a bit of research in.

I've got piccy's of the landing gear, and I could get more.
There is only one other vers. of it, which I bought and I have to say that I was not impressed by it. :wink:

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Post by TSR2 »

Much as I love the P1121 Dave, I have a real love of the Belfast, I would really love to fly this AC. Just my tuppence worth. :wink: :worried:
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Post by Garry Russell »

DG

It would be lovely to see the Belfast comming from here :smile:

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Post by VEGAS »

Hi DG,

I would also vote for the Belfast. However whichever you decide I'm sure it will be fantastic and I wish you luck in your next project.
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Post by Garry Russell »

Hi DG

I am not sure if you are asking for which one shall I do

But if you are or for amusement why not put up a vote box?

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Post by DaveG »

I've added a poll, but the final decision is down to me :lol:
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Post by TobyV »

I voted for the Shar as Dave appears to have got the most difficult bit done perfectly already and I was toying with building one myself (thus DG would get my conscience off the hook, and make a better job of it!). Would love to see that P.1121 too. Cant understand what everyone's fascination is with the Belslow is though :k: :think: ?

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Post by britishtourer »

Aargh!!!

Dave that's a really hard choice - SHar or Belfast. Hmmm...

Although I really, really love the Belfast, I'm going to have to go with the SHar. The last true British fighter.

The Belfast would be great too though!!!
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Post by AndyG »

Er, wow!! :shock:

Fave, you know that personally I'd love to see the P1121, it would look very nice on one of the upcoming Ark Royals; btw, I have some performance data, can't remember whether or not I sent it over to you? :think:

But, realistically, my vote HAS to be for the Harrier, especially if there is a possibility of a GR3 or GR1. :smile:

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