Project Foil Guesses?

[wolpertinger]

Man the project names are really fodder for the mind. Project Hoot was an L39; Project Bond was the F4; Project Virtue was the A4; Project Tennyson50 was the liberator. How did the names really tell what the plane was.
For all I know, Foil is about metal strips, or shiny strips placed on trees, meaning it's a Christmas plane... ;) So i will put my 2 cents in and go with a new large scale F18 in Jolly Roger Livery... twin 90mm. :Cool:

[rifleman_btx]

Yes, yes it does that is a sweet looking bird

[Twowingtj]

One I've yet to see mentioned is the F7U Cutlass. Stays with the cutting impliment theme..... and looks BA too

[rifleman_btx]

Nice! i like the way you think there.:Cool:

[andrew_flyguy]

Are we so certain it's not an F-101? Substitute one of those 1s with a lowercase "L" and that's one eerily close anagram... F01L

[seaviper]

That little F-5 is fun but doesn't count in my book. Too small. Not enough detail. No lights. Little wheels....I did put larger wheels on mine for the grass.

[Evoman]

And now from National Geographic: The Unicorn in It's Natural Habitat.

That looks cool and seems like a decent flying jet. I bet if FW were to do one they can make it track straight as an arrow. You should post something about it on the thread that was started not too long ago for Deltas to see what support it gets.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/jets-and-edfs/155394-deltas-anyone

[JamesonC]

I would think that with the Flexjet out there, Freewing should do a nice F-20 Tigershark. That would satisfy the T-38 / F-5 crowd I would think while being totally unique.

But they already have the 80mm F5??

[F106DeltaDart]

Well how about some pictures of the Nicesky Unicorn..urr XB-70 which while out of production, I have an airframe awaiting engine, replacement LG (the original retracts suck) and time.

Very cool! I’ve been trying hunt one of those down for about 3 years now with no success. Such a beautiful and incredible airframe! I’d love to see Freewing take on the Valkyrie at some point.

[seaviper]

I would think that with the Flexjet out there, Freewing should do a nice F-20 Tigershark. That would satisfy the T-38 / F-5 crowd I would think while being totally unique.

[Valkpilot]

Out of the aircraft you listed I can only realistically foresee a P-80/T-33 being done in a 70mm or smaller. The F-100 has been one of the top requested jets but in a larger size. Even though I would not be interested in a F-100 I know enough to know that anything smaller than a 80mm F-100 and it will cause the natives to go on a war path. LOL As for the XB-70 it is too much of a unicorn to be realistically done. But its a beautiful bird.

And now from National Geographic: The Unicorn in It's Natural Habitat.

[Valkpilot]

Out of the aircraft you listed I can only realistically foresee a P-80/T-33 being done in a 70mm or smaller. The F-100 has been one of the top requested jets but in a larger size. Even though I would not be interested in a F-100 I know enough to know that anything smaller than a 80mm F-100 and it will cause the natives to go on a war path. LOL As for the XB-70 it is too much of a unicorn to be realistically done. But its a beautiful bird.

Well how about some pictures of the Nicesky Unicorn..urr XB-70 which while out of production, I have an airframe awaiting engine, replacement LG (the original retracts suck) and time.

[Woodcock]

I want a 70mm or 80mm P80. That way i can get the jets i personally have some history with, and one that is the first operational of the usaaf. I would also love to add a 70 or 80mm F9F panther/couger. Those two would be on my ultimate wish list.

Yea, me too

Woody

[rifleman_btx]

Well, I've reached the point in time in the year where fixed wing has become something to go under the tree and build for next year. I'm concentrating on just flying what I got before the county closes the access to the field. And add to this the uncertainty of what the FAA is going to do between now and spring makes me a little gun-shy on "pulling the trigger". But still hopping for a 64 or 70 mm P-80/T-33 F-100, or XB-70.

I want a 70mm or 80mm P80. That way i can get the jets i personally have some history with, and one that is the first operational of the usaaf. I would also love to add a 70 or 80mm F9F panther/couger. Those two would be on my ultimate wish list.

[Evoman]

Well, I've reached the point in time in the year where fixed wing has become something to go under the tree and build for next year. I'm concentrating on just flying what I got before the county closes the access to the field. And add to this the uncertainty of what the FAA is going to do between now and spring makes me a little gun-shy on "pulling the trigger". But still hopping for a 64 or 70 mm P-80/T-33 F-100, or XB-70.

Out of the aircraft you listed I can only realistically foresee a P-80/T-33 being done in a 70mm or smaller. The F-100 has been one of the top requested jets but in a larger size. Even though I would not be interested in a F-100 I know enough to know that anything smaller than a 80mm F-100 and it will cause the natives to go on a war path. LOL As for the XB-70 it is too much of a unicorn to be realistically done. But its a beautiful bird.

[F106DeltaDart]

F-106 is a cool aircraft, however, based on Motion's admiration for history, the F-106 never saw combat. Yes it escorted Russian bombers playing cat and mouse, but no shots fired. BTW, I am very impressed with the historical and scale modeling that Motion has adopted. A+ boys!

Neither did the Lippisch, or at the time of release, the F-22 or 35. That certainly doesn't discount their history! Fastest single engine jet on record, clean lines and internal weapons bay, and a remarkably long service life (42 years from first flight to retirement). Really hoping to see Motion do a 106 at some point!

[tclaridge]

F-106 is a cool aircraft, however, based on Motion's admiration for history, the F-106 never saw combat. Yes it escorted Russian bombers playing cat and mouse, but no shots fired. BTW, I am very impressed with the historical and scale modeling that Motion has adopted. A+ boys!

[lmramos44]

Oh man, the Freewing insider says it is either the F-102 or the F-106.

[Hardway]

HA!!!!! :P;)

[wolpertinger]

Hey FlyGuy I would also like to see a big Mig 29 but Alpha put the kabosh on that. (remark #3)


Alpha clues: and my guesses on answers

1) Foil is not an acronym.
- True so must be a Noun then

2) It's not small.
- True, Large scale edf. Something in the A10 size.

3) Guess again, it's not Russian.
- True, Maybe from another Soviet block?

4) Have I said it's never been modeled before? I don't recall ever saying that.
- True - can find no such statements.

5) The reference about "King of Kings" above sounds nice, but doesn't quite fit depending on who you ask.
- True, but subjective and implying that the plane was to be the king of all planes when built.

6) Everyone won't like it, but some of you will go absolutely nuts.
- False, The wording is off

7) Reindeer in flight jackets definitely comprise the flight crew.
- True statement as no photos or documents appear with reindeer in flight jackets.


Bonus Hint: One of those hints above is not true.