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24th October 2014, 05:15 AM #1Senior Member
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F16 airplane prototype
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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24th October 2014, 05:50 AM #2
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.
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24th October 2014, 08:49 AM #3Skwair2rownd
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An excallent simplification resulting in a great little model!!!
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24th October 2014, 09:06 AM #4
Nice one!
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"The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot.. it can't be done.
If you deal with the lowest bidder it is well to add something for the risk you run.
And if you do that, you will have enough to pay for something better"
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24th October 2014, 09:49 PM #5
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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24th October 2014, 10:00 PM #6
Looks pretty cool to me. Should be a real winner with the kids.
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25th October 2014, 09:45 AM #7
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....
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25th October 2014, 08:16 PM #8Senior Member
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26th October 2014, 01:54 AM #9
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.
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26th October 2014, 07:31 AM #10Senior Member
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1st November 2014, 09:33 AM #11GOLD MEMBER
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Really nice looking jet.
Keith
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