Douglas Model 1186-C Long Range Special Attack Aircraft - scratchbuilt in 1/48th!

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Check out this article on Dan Swiersz’s magnificent scratchbuilt 1/48th scale Douglas Model 1186-C Long Range Special Attack Aircraft at RetroMechanix.com:

For those not familiar with the design, this was a study for a composite long range supersonic attack aircraft designed to operate from the original USS United States super carrier; more details can be found in this book. The article, which originally appeared at the Aircraft Resource Center, has been reworked with additional photos and commentary; it now features 29 photos of the construction process and finished model, which is approximately 26 inches long. Amazing and inspirational work!

-Jared

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I saw that article on ARC, like the build very much! I will have a look at the reworked article.

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Iy looks like something out of Batman especially with the trailing edge of the sponson that the piggyback ship is attached to. Very cool!!

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interesting enjoyed the pics.

Ron