Nothing spectacular yet but here is the start.
The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
I just started a new build. The MPM 1/72 McDonnel XF-85 Goblin. One of their earlier kits, number 42... And it is not the upgraded version. It is a bagged kit, I bought it cheap because it had some water damage to the box.
Nothing spectacular yet but here is the start.
Nothing spectacular yet but here is the start.
Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
The seat was a bit plain so I added some detail.
Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
better eyes than I have!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
neat little planes. Weve got one at the museum here
Every take-off has a landing...some are just better than others
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Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
Reminds me to an egg craft kit... At least this one should fit any shelf! 
Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
This ought to be cool. Is this the parasite fighter they tested on the B-36 I think?
It's up to you how much money you want to spend and how many new words you want to create "correcting" something.
Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
It was intended for the B-36 but tested on the B-29. The test plane was called Monstro after the whale in the Pinnocio story which swallows him.Adam wrote:This ought to be cool. Is this the parasite fighter they tested on the B-36 I think?
I am still figuring out which colour to use on the tips of the rudder. The instructions say bright yellow but every picture I see it is either grey or black....
Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
The stuff that we came up with in the 50s and 60s, sheesh. I bet that was a handful, especially when it crashed into the hook.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
Slowly chipping away at this Goblin. It is an early (1994) MPM kit so every part needs preparation.
And I found out I do not have the right paints over here (I am on holiday in France). So a trip to the shops is needed. Meanwhile I build the trolley
And started painting the seat.
And I found out I do not have the right paints over here (I am on holiday in France). So a trip to the shops is needed. Meanwhile I build the trolley
And started painting the seat.
Re: The original eggplane: the XF-85 Goblin (MPM 1/72)
Yes, the U.S. had some interesting designs like the Goblin, Thunderscreech and a nuclear powered B-36.LyleW wrote:The stuff that we came up with in the 50s and 60s, sheesh. I bet that was a handful, especially when it crashed into the hook.
But Europe was just as bad: Baroudeur, Saro 53 and the Coleoptere come to mind.