Author Topic: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford (Read 1298 times)

TheFox · « **on:** June 24, 2004, 02:53:23 PM »

Managed to grab this shot during a quick visit to Duxford on a 'non-flying' day !!

Looked in fantastic condition, and really flown well - sounded fantastic !!

XtrmeJ · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2004, 03:05:26 PM »

That is beautiful. Thanks for the pic!!!

Orig · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2004, 07:11:38 PM »

What scale is it?

mechanic · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2004, 08:10:13 PM »

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Originally posted by Orig
What scale is it?

lol just what i ws thinking orig!

does that model have real jet turbines?

would imagine it doesnt have much endurance.

imagine having one of those to buzz the next door house with.

Furball · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2004, 04:57:21 AM »

looks photoshopped!

MetaTron · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2004, 02:47:08 PM »

I believe it is a Royal R/C kit, but there are many nice fiberglass kits that it could be.

Orig · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2004, 02:53:38 PM »

It looks like a turbine because I see no cheater holes or cylinder heads poking out through the nacelles, although those could be in a hidden location. I do not know if model turbines would create a noticeable heat disturbance given that plane's design, bypass ratios common for such designs, and the environmental conditions (background clouds).

There are a few giveaways, but I don't want to list them because maybe other people don't know what I saw that let me know it was "subscale" and it's fun to let them guess

TheFox · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2004, 12:39:13 PM »

Here it is - in dispersal.

As you suggested, it is a turbine - very smooth, good flight characteristics and no apparent vices - mind you, that's probably down to the pilot more than anything else !!!

Regards

frank3 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2004, 08:08:29 AM »

you mean that thing wasn't real??? That is one good show of scale modelling!

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2004, 06:37:25 AM »

For the size of this thing, the weathering/panel lines/ rivets job sucks.

straffo · « **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2004, 06:47:54 AM »

TheFox have you a pict of R7713 ?

SunKing · « **Reply #11 on:** July 04, 2004, 12:12:50 PM »

WOW! In CA I saw a popular model builder flying a ME-110 about 2/3 the size of that jet model. Incredible!

Furball · « **Reply #12 on:** July 04, 2004, 12:45:07 PM »

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Originally posted by SFRT - Frenchy
For the size of this thing, the weathering/panel lines/ rivets job sucks.

cant comment on the weathering, but the nose panel really is like that. Rivets and panel lines elsewhere are near invisible on a real 262, hes done a good job.

Orig · « **Reply #13 on:** July 04, 2004, 03:39:08 PM »

Where do those guys fly those models? Is it anywhere near Cambridge?

Furball · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2004, 03:18:57 AM »

that picture was taken at duxford, which is near cambridge. If you are interested in R/C flying there is a big event at cosford.

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International Large Model Aircraft Rally
10 July - 11 July
An air show in miniature with large-scale models flown by enthusiasts from all over the UK. Admission prices-
£8.00 Adult, £6.00 senior Citizen, £5.00 Child (5-15)
£18.00 Family (2 adult, 2 children)