Douglas A2D skyshark

[kiep 0]

Idea if someone wants to sink their teeth into?

[Wrench 9,527]

Hmm...BuNum decals will be a bit of a stretch, as only 2 were built (at least that i know of). But, hey, decals is EASY!!

 

Well, I have the Max file for MontyCZ's A-1H around here someplace (he was kind enough to send to me when I asked for some changes in his old model, which now has more meshes, folding wings and someother goodies -note to self: finish off the rebuild, write readme and re-release)

 

It could probably be used as a starting point

 

wrench

kevin stein

[DWCAce 19]

If anyone wants to model it, I have some reference material.

[charlielima 328]

An "Exploding Cigar" would be nice.

I wouldn't complain about the horse power.

:ph34r: CL

[kiep 0]

Idea if someone wants to sink their teeth into?

 

A little info on the plane...

 

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dskyshark%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dslv1-%26fr2%3Dtab-web&w=372&h=199&imgurl=avia.russian.ee%2Fpictures%2Fusa%2Fdouglas_skyshark.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Favia.russian.ee%2Fair%2Fusa%2Fdouglas_skyshark.html&size=27k&name=douglas+skyshark...&p=skyshark&oid=3143059e520bf60c&fr2=tab-web&no=11&tt=7089&sigr=11krb7jc1&sigi=11h1s604l&sigb=12lqhajo0

[+Soulfreak 6,353]

That plane was really builed?

thought it was an what-if...

[kiep 0]

http://www.3dcadbrow...ModelCode=31175

 

 

 

! http://www.air-and-space.com/Douglas%20A2D%20Skyshark.htm

Edited December 3, 2009 by kiep

[Rangerdog 0]

Two prototypes of the Skyshark were built. Great idea for a logical follow-on to the Skyraider. Not a success as turboprops of that era were underpowered and unreliable. Not enough improvement over the in-service AD to warrant the investment. One was / is at the Planes of Fame Chino museum.