Wiggy's "what-if" aircraft

Gallery Article by Wiggy Smith on Jan 5 2010

Silly Week 2010

 

The photo above is a Curtiss P6F "Super Hawk". 

Greetings. I saw "Silly Week" was approaching and I had some items that would fit right in. I've always enjoyed building "What If's" because the builder is in control- not the kit instructions.

Photos 2, 3, 4, 5 are of the Lascraft model 44 "Intimidator" torpedo fighter/bomber. It was converted for a long distance flight attempt. 

Photos 6 and 7 are of the Lascraft model 1 "Pelican", USAAF light amphibious observiation aircraft.  

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Photos 8, 9, 10 are of the Republic YA-47 "Rebel". They were extensively tested, manned by a crew of three and equipted with early radar. 

Photos 11, 12, 13 are of the North American XT-28A-1 "Twister". Over-powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 driving a P-51 Mustang prop and spinner. P-80 tip tanks were installed to improve range.

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Photos 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 are of the Avia S.199 Super Mule "Avia Tricks". Built-up strictly from Avia-made aircraft components found in the rafters of the old factory, this Racing Mule uses a deep Hurricane radiator.
 
Hope you enjoyed the madness.
Thanks to Steve- for all your hard work.

Wiggy Smith

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Photos and text © by Wiggy Smith