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Online Crist Rigotti

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Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« on: October 20, 2012, 10:25:13 PM »
Getting ready to add the canopy to my Thundervolt and I thought I'd have a poll on its location.  Last years Thundervolt (full fuselage version) I had to move the canopy aft some for the battery hatch.  This years version is a profile that won't be an issue here.  What do you think?

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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2012, 10:47:16 PM »
  I like the forward position. Sorta classic jet like stunter. Wouldn't take much carving and sanding to look like an F-86.
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2012, 12:05:29 AM »
 When sketching plans and scratchbuilding I always spend a lot of time just sitting and looking over aesthetics before commiting to anything. Looking at the photo above, my first "impulse" thought was the forward position. I do like that look, classic and sort of F-86ish like Dan says. But, that's looking at only the fuselage.

 To make a decision for this model I had to go back to the build post and refresh myself with the wing and stab outlines. Looking at that, I think the aft position would look best on this design. The aft position will balance the overall look of this airplane. I'm saying that because of the forward sweep in the trailing edges of the wing and elevator. If the T/E's were straight or swept to the rear, then I'd probably say the forward canopy position. D>K
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2012, 12:15:47 AM »
I'll put in my "2 cents worth" for the forward canopy position also.  This bird is taking on more of the F-86 look everyday.  A nice silver finish and some impressive decals......who knows.   Great job Crist.

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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2012, 08:02:46 AM »
I agree that the forward postion looks more modern jet of the Saber Jet.   But, also the layout of the total plane with the aft canopy location reminds me of the F-80 Shooting Star.   
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2012, 09:29:52 AM »
Foreward position    Keith
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2012, 11:34:12 AM »
Forward Crist, Keith
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2012, 12:32:28 PM »
Definitely forward...maybe it's simply because it stirs thoughts of the F-86 which I still think is the most beautiful of all Jet Fighters.

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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2012, 12:52:47 PM »
I vote that you dry assemble it and take a good hard look at it with the canopy in each position, then decide.

Just looking at the fuse, though, the forward canopy does look more muscular.
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2012, 02:24:33 PM »
Crist, I agree with Tim. Dry assemble, then take a look at both positions. Installing the wing and tail will make things look a lot different than just looking at the fuselage profile view. Great build.

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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2012, 05:30:34 PM »
Open cockpit, different fin/rudder!  S?P Steve
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2012, 06:14:31 PM »
I dry assembled the Thundervolt and here is it with a aft and fwd canopy.
I just added a picture of a canopy that is located between the two.  I like it!
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2012, 06:39:06 PM »
Even more positive towards the forward position. (number 2)
By the way that's a great looking profile.  I like it and I'm not much of a fan of profiles.

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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2012, 07:27:34 PM »
Quote from: Steve Helmick on October 21, 2012, 05:30:34 PM
Open cockpit, different fin/rudder!  S?P Steve

It's a mock jet Steve.  Jets just don't come with open cockpits (well, unless you're NASA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-14).

That's as bad as asking for a jet biplane (which the Soviets did, and got one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL_M-15_Belphegor)
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2012, 07:46:12 PM »
Quote from: Tim Wescott on October 21, 2012, 07:27:34 PM
It's a mock jet Steve.  Jets just don't come with open cockpits (well, unless you're NASA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-14).

That's as bad as asking for a jet biplane (which the Soviets did, and got one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL_M-15_Belphegor)

Aw, Tim, I was joshin'. Crist is a former NW Skyraider, you know. That has perks. Not always good perks, but perks!  LL~ Steve
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2012, 08:41:03 PM »
Quote from: Crist Rigotti on October 21, 2012, 06:14:31 PM
I dry assembled the Thundervolt and here is it with a aft and fwd canopy.
I just added a picture of a canopy that is located between the two.  I like it!


 I agree Crist, seeing it this way picture number three gets my vote!

 Tim made an excellent point for when one is trying to decide these things, dry assemble and stare at things for awhile. y1
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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2012, 11:17:00 PM »
Yep, number three.

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Re: Canopy Location on the Thundervolt
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2012, 08:24:43 AM »
Crist, I wanna know how your gunna fit the pilot in there ???????  LL~ LL~ LL~
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