F16 airplane prototype

[Pogo02]

I want to attend a market in december, and I want to take some easy to make, sturdy, but realistic toys with me. Offcourse planes are a must have, so I want to create a few different ones.. Here is attempt #1. It is based on a F16 fighter jet. Because I don't like children playing with wartoys, it is refrained from bombs and missiles. Children will just see it as a very fast plane.

Because this is a prototype it is made from pine and birch ply. Easy to shape and very fast to cut. Please let me know your opinion on the design. I know the finish is not great (gaps etc) but that's not important in this case.

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[Repliconics]

You've done a really nice job there.
The plane looks fast even in your hand.
I think kids will love it.
Good one

Cheers
Trev.

[artme]

An excallent simplification resulting in a great little model!!!

[Nanigai]

I'v been an aircraft nut all my life including a stint as a youngster in the Air force cadets. I like what you have done with this and I am sure a lot of kids would love it. I think you have nailed the scale. Best thing is you can leave it as it is or finish it to any further level you want to enhance it.
Cheers, Ian

[Dalboy]

Nice looking plane the only thing I would personally change is where the back fin attached I would make it solid up to the black line to give the tail wings a bit more rigidity.

Hope that makes sense




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[Treecycle]

Looks pretty cool to me. Should be a real winner with the kids.

[crowie]

Well Bob, You've scored another home run with the forum mob so for-sure the kids will love it too...
May I suggest that make a couple of dozen as once one youngest sees them the rest will also want one too....
You can't beat a simple, strong well made wooden toy - first class job sir...
Cheers, crowie

PS - Derek has a good idea for adding some extra long lasting playability......worth a look....

[Pogo02]

Thanks for all your compliments. I gues I will make a couple and see what it does at the market!

Nice looking plane the only thing I would personally change is where the back fin attached I would make it solid up to the black line to give the tail wings a bit more rigidity.

This makes perfect sense! It's suggestions like these that I can use. I will incorporate it into the productionline

[PLD]

That's a nice looking jet, only what it would look better is if it was a F-18 Superhornet. That's what my son flies.

Seriously, you got it right on that one. I think it will be a seller.

[Pogo02]

That's a nice looking jet, only what it would look better is if it was a F-18 Superhornet. That's what my son flies.

PLD,
I had a look at the F18, but it has two tail wings, which is harder to make, and more breakable. I'm envy your son though, flying a jet at unimaginable speeds with G-forces we will never experience.

[Keith_1]

Really nice looking jet.


Keith