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VOLUME 11. ISSUE 124. NOVEMBER 2015
REGULARS
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- EDITORIAL
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- NEWSLINE
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- EVENTS DIARY
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- CONTACTS DETAILS
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- NEXT ISSUE
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- FINAL THOUGHTS…
REVIEWS
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Editorial:
P16 BATTLE OF BRITAIN SERIES NO. 11
Alan Price continues his series to commemorate
the 75th Anniversary of the BoB with a build of the
Dragon Junkers Ju88
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Sean Leslie
P24 ARMED, UNAFRAID AND UNMANNED…
We tell the story of the development and first flights
of the incredible X-47
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P30 UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE
Mike Williams builds the X-47 in 1:48 courtesy of
Freedom Models
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P66 New Releases Accessories
The latest aftermarket releases assessed
P36 WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN…
Drewe Manton reviews Freedom Models’ F-20
Tigershark
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EDITORIAL
WHAT-IF WE BUILD SOMETHING DIFFERENT..?
ou’ll notice that the core features in
this issue concern themselves with
the brand-new Freedom Models
F-20 Tigershark. Though available
for some time in 1:48 thanks to
Monogram, this new ‘Quarter-Scale’ kit
offers modellers the chance to build a
replica of this beautiful aircraft with all of the
refinements that a modern day kit provides:
high levels of detail, incised panel lines and
a comprehensive selection of weapons.
Being a new kit, we decided that we would obviously take a detailed
look at it from the box, before moving on to something a little different.
Drewe Manton was tasked to build the kit this way, taking time to assess
what the Freedom Models provide and how it replicates the three F-20s
that flew during their short period of testing, before ultimately being
cancelled. The results of his work and the conclusions that he has drawn
from building and painting the kit, can be seen over pages 36 - 41.
Though the kit offers a number of interesting schemes — most notably
the red and white initial prototype — they are by their nature limited and
so if you wish to build this kit in a way that sets it apart from your peers,
you have to delve into your imagination and a world that modellers term
‘What-if’. This is where a model, be it aircraft or armour, is built in a way
that reflects an alternate reality, where accuracy and prototypical realism,
are replaced with imagination and a desire to create something unique.
I must admit to feeling initially rather sniffy about this genre of our
hobby. To me, a model should reflect reality and not be a borderline, sci-fi
subject! This is of course rather unfair; there are hundreds of wonderful
‘What-If’ builds that exhibit not only amazing imagination, but also high
levels of skill. Many — though not all — are based on actual fact and
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so look highly realistic and so with this in mind, I decided that my F-20
would represent an in-service aircraft, had it ever reached full production
and found its way to USAF squadrons.
From reading up on the F-20, it appears that the main recipients of the
aircraft would have been F-16 operators and ANG units, that would have
enjoyed its light weight, ease of use and sparkling power. That being so,
I chose to create an aircraft that carried an F-16 scheme, with markings,
weapons and scabbed-on sensors and aerials - indeed, everything that I
could see on a mid-nineties F-16. The results of this journey can be seen
over pages 42 - 45, my model being described as an F-20A Block 20
Tigershark - snappy, eh?!
Having now completed my very first ‘What-If’ aircraft, I must admit to
being rather taken by the process and I’m now looking to build another,
using many of the same ideas used on my F-20. The obvious candidate
is the F-16XL. Falling to a similar fate as the F-20, only a handful of
these Falcon variants were built, so the possibilities are endless for some
interesting colour schemes and loads. Given that it was up against the
Strike Eagle in the race for the USAF’s next attack aircraft, the use of
many of the squadron markings that the Eagle has appeared in over the
years — together with its overall Gunship Grey plumage — may well be
an interesting first stop on the journey to completion. Add on all of the
later-block F-16 pods and sensors and the results could look very
good indeed!
But of course there are plenty of other options as well, many of which
can be based on far older kits and subjects and not just modern; just
take a look at the possibilities available from build ‘Luft 46’ aircraft! I’ve
seen great artwork online offering some wonderful colour schemes for
the F-104 Starfighter, Phantom FGR.2 and MiG-21, amongst many
others. Sure they offering ideas for operators that may never have been
intended, but the imagination that has lead to the creation of these
If you are looking for something a little off the beaten track,
then why not consider building a ‘What-If ’ for yourself?
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drawings and the detail that has resulted from the work, makes them every bit as
believable as any drawing of a ‘real’ aircraft I have yet seen. And to me that’s the
real fun; I posted some images of the F-20 online and was asked when the F-20
was used in service and for how long! If that’s the result of building a fictional model,
then I’m all for it as it opens up some fun discussions on what may have happened
had the aircraft entered service and also allows me to display the completed aircraft
alongside those models more grounded in fact.
You’ll also find many books on the subject. Midland Publishing have released
a whole raft of titles within their ‘Secret Projects’ that cover a huge number of
incredible aircraft that will provide much grist for the mill, should you wish to maybe
push things a little beyond a standard kit build or conversion. Model companies are
also cottoning on to this market as well, with concerns such as Anigrand offering
some very good kits to enjoy of very exotic hardware. Look and you will find…
So my rather immature feelings to this sub-genre have now been wiped away. I
really liked building the F-20 and feel that the resulting model looks as realistic and
believable as my skills would allow. The addition of items from the spares box and
from my collection of F-16 kits certainly helped elevate the levels of detail, but it was
more about the enthusiasm I had for the project that made it a success and spurred
me on to have a go at another. If you are looking for something a little off the beaten
track, then why not consider building a ‘What-If’ for yourself? It takes little more than
a basic kit, a little imagination and some spares’ box goodies, but the results may
just be something you’ll find yourself enjoying for years to come - just as I hope
to do!
Now, where’s that F-16XL..?
IN THIS ISSUE…
long with the F-20s seen this month, we have plenty of
interesting features for you to enjoy that cover a wide
spectrum of aviation subjects. Reviews take centre
stage with a look at KittyHawk’s F-86 Sabre Dog, a kit
that has been long-needed and thus welcomed by fans
of 50s jets. We also take a look at the Eduard Spitfire XVI as well
as the second of our Freedom Models kit, the extraordinary X-47.
Likely to be the future of naval aviation, this unmanned attack
aircraft is a large model to build in 1:48, which we hope you do, in
concert with our specially commissioned reference feature!
Finally, we have our penultimate Battle Of Britain feature, this time
featuring the superb Junkers Ju88. We know that you have all enjoyed
this series so it is with some trepidation that we are bringing it to an
end, next month’s edition of MAI featuring an extended feature that we
know you will enjoy!
Finally, we have a wonderful article featuring Tony Bell’s beautiful
Revell Stearman. Forming the backbone of American training flights for
many years, this delightful biplane is a wonderful subject for a model
and we hope that you enjoy Tony’s description of how he built and
painted his.
This then is the November issue of Model Airplane International -
we hope you enjoy it!
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Further Information…
If you’d like to learn more about ‘What-If’ modelling, please check out the following
websites which will give you plenty of inspiration!
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/
http://www.luft46.com/
http://www.j-aircraft.org/xplanes/
http://studiogekko.blogspot.co.uk
PICK OF THE MONTH…
DIAERAMA -
THE HOME OF AVIATION DIORAMAS
W
hen Tony Clayton
couldn’t find a magazine
that featured aircraft
dioramas, he decided to
create his own. Offered
as a series of PDF files that are supplied
on CD, Diaerama offers plenty of cool
features, reference articles, builds and
of course, dioramas, to enjoy. The latest
disc — Issue No.27: Summer 2015 —
features the following articles amongst others:
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HMS Ark Royal diorama in 1:48th — by Sy Winship
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Scene At The Shows - aviation dioramas spotted at shows around
Britain
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Walk Around - Ford GTBC U S Navy Bomb Servicing Vehicle
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Giant Swedish mobile Bloodhound missile site diorama
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Soviet Bomber development diorama - by Christian Breuning
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Bedford RL, Airfix Bedford QL Refueller and W D Models Crossley
Staff Car build articles —By Tony Clayton
The disc loads easily and is straightforward to navigate. If you are
interested in building dioramas around your latest aircraft projects, this
is the publication four you.
For more information contact: Tony Clayton, Diaerama, 85
Highfields, Towcester, NN12 6EA. Email: diaerama@btinternet.com.
Website: www.diaerama-magazine.com. Tel: 01327 353576
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