"Suggestions for 1/300 Russian Air/Space Interceptor/Fighter?" Topic

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nvdoyle	10 Mar 2010 8:05 p.m. PST
So I need to find something that would make a good Soviet/Russian 'interface' interceptor/fighter/strike craft, in 1/300 scale. The general background is 'real world' tech – think Winchell Chung's Project Rho, or Attack Vector: Tactical. This would be an aerodynamic craft carried on/in a larger non-aerodynamic space vessel for attacks on planetary targets, air and/or surface. Either classic 'blocky' (MiG 25) or newer 'smooth' (Su-27) style would be fine. I'm also open to other ideas, but I don't want to get too fanciful. Suggestions?
Battle Works Studios	10 Mar 2010 8:20 p.m. PST
How about this? link The look is good, and the size might be suitable for you despite the stated scale.
Louie N	10 Mar 2010 8:57 p.m. PST
Ironwind metals Aerofighters. The newer ones are very nice scuplts. The scale is about right. link picture picture picture picture
elsyrsyn	10 Mar 2010 9:22 p.m. PST
I don't know offhand of a model of one, but something with a lifting body shape might fit the bill. Something along these lines: link Doug
BlackWidowPilot	10 Mar 2010 9:42 p.m. PST
Well, ya could go a bit retro in styling: link picture picture picture picture picture picture picture picture picture picture picture picture Za Rodina! Leland R Erickson MeTal Express metal-express.net
Wellspring	11 Mar 2010 9:53 a.m. PST
I'm a huge fan of Winchell's site!! I agree that the Blended Wing Body configuration seems like the most plausible for the future. I'd add that you're likely to see the vehicle be unmanned, so you can skip a cockpit. My latest interest is Transhuman Space (an RPG). The main book gives lots of detail of future military conflict. Most wars are fought with drones of various sorts. Aerospace craft aren't designed for war-fighting outside an atmosphere; instead they use orbital capability for power projection. They seem close to what you're describing.
Lion in the Stars	11 Mar 2010 12:55 p.m. PST
Ironwind Metals FT 023 and FT 028 feel 'Russian' to me. FT023 reminds me of a MiG25/31, and FT028 looks a bit like a Tu22.
nvdoyle	12 Mar 2010 2:37 p.m. PST
Thanks for the input, everyone. (I'd completely forgotten about IWM. That's why I ask these sort of things…)
commanderroj	13 Mar 2010 5:39 a.m. PST
Ral Parth 20-714 Batu looks very future MIG to me. I'd like to lay my hands on some at some point.

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