Hello Woodsy,
Have modified a kit of a Westland Lysander into the twin tailed version, the Wendover I dug out a kit of an aircraft designed as a twin tail that I have been waiting years to build.
The Grumman Skyrocket like the Wendover never went into production beyond a prototype but the design inspired the artists who created BLACKHAWK.
I loved this comic as a kid, there was a British b/w reprint which truly showed the art at it's best.
Attached are scans from the earlier stories from the war years showing the Skyrocket.
HAWKAAAAAA
Terranova47
USA
What a great model! Always loved the Blackhawk squadron, particularly when Howard Chaykin was involved, this should have become a film series to rival Indiana Jones, we almost got it with Sky Captain!! - MJ Southcoast base
ReplyDeleteThere was a Blackhawk Movie Serial in the early 50's starring Kirk Alyn who was also the serial Superman. No where near as sleek as Howard Chaykin's version.
ReplyDeleteVery nice models. There is a range of decals by a company called Blue Rider Publishing that that includes a couple of sheets devoted to Black Hawk, and several more to Tintin, along with books.
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Most of their range covers the smaller air arms of the world. I do not have any of their sheets, but the range is most impressive. Did you use their decals, or make your own ?
There is some Black Hawk movie serial material on You Tube, which I must get around to watching.