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Originally Posted by SFView
I'd say, "Do it!" What would be the fuselage length of the Super Stretch? Is the total wingspan still around 300'? Wow, this surely would be an impressively enormous aircraft! I would like to see it scaled in plan view next to a 747, and even the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose" for size comparison. It also looks great in the American Airlines colors.
If you're going to incorporate fixed vectored thrust nozzles, could I suggested that they be fixed in the straight and level position? It looks expensive and complex, if it were real. As a fantasy model, I still like it.
Are you going to include landing gear with this model?
It would be interesting to see how airports might need to modify gate arrangements to accomodate air taxi control safety with such extra large aircraft if they were real. The folding wings are a definate must. Can we also see how your Sonic Cruiser would look with the wings folded, when you have time?
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This airplane will be massive. Est 350'...hence the large wing you questioned in your earlier post. It was made large to facilitate this major stretch. JR is making my model with movable nozzles. The reg production will have fixed straight 'pipes'....but he can do articulated nozzles as a custom option. Landing gear,(optional), can be fitted with this model. It's all a matter of how much customization you want done on your model....
the same as the other scratch builders. For me, its important to able to park it at your fantasy terminal,(the one shown in my sketch is under construction), Ive just laid down the blueprints and have styrene ready to go. As for the folding wings; they will be a custom option. Since the ship at the gate in the poser image has plenty of breathing space, the wings are down. Perhaps later on this week, I can portray a wings up.
Herb~