The Star Of The Show – Farnborough 19/07

Oh dear, perhaps he mixed up his messages??

No mix up on my part, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that. I think she’s stunning. 😉

It’s just a tarted up 767

:D:D Only you could say that Geordie Boy ! :D:D

What a beauty of an aircraft!
Paul

Oh dear, perhaps he mixed up his messages??

I’m glad to say that I find no beauty in a structure such as this!!

Bomberboy

Lets not kid ourselves this thing is nowhere near as beautiful as the Comet (or even Caravelle), looks like somebody forgot to finish drawing it!

The Caravelle nose section was the same as Comets but was modified, especially in the glazing area.

The original images put out by Boeing of the Dreamliner had a very different nose – and tail.

The cockpit windows – and nose profile – were much more streamlined and the fin much more shark like…..

http://thevisualpoetssociety.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-dreamliner/

http://www.france24.com/en/files/imagecache/aef_ct_wire_image_lightbox/images/afp/photo_1260847434308-1-0_3.jpg

Altogether very rakish and futuristic – the real thing has been redesigned and now looks more ‘ordinary’….. 🙁

The wing flex is very spectacular though – the wingtips bend so far upwards that it puts the Rutan Voyager to shame 😮

Ken

i agree the tail and aft end is very 767, but the wings and their apparent ability to flex, are amazing

Yes, the Russian manufacturer Zvezda has an excellent kit in 1:144 scale…..

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ZVE7008

Ken[/QUOTE]

No suprise that the Russians were the first to `replicate` the design 🙂

Thank you for the link.

Ben

Lets not kid ourselves this thing is nowhere near as beautiful as the Comet (or even Caravelle), looks like somebody forgot to finish drawing it!

The Caravelle nose section was the same as Comets but was modified, especially in the glazing area.

It looks more Caravelle to me 🙂

The DH Comet and SUD Caravelle had the same nose section

Any kits out of it yet ?
Ben

Yes, the Russian manufacturer Zvezda has an excellent kit in 1:144 scale…..

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ZVE7008

Ken

Opening day at Farnborough meant this bird recieved alot of attention.

Great pics, thanks.
Lovely lines and even more graceful in the air.
Nose is reminiscent as someone already said of the Comet/Caravelle.
Interesting wings.

What a beauty of an aircraft! Can’t wait to catch her in service whenever that will be!

Paul

P.S. Is that a slight slant to the right I see? 😉

Nose looks very Comet like….

It looks more Caravelle to me 🙂

Thank you for the pics. I have been waiting to see some scince I saw it arrive on the new. Its a very nice looking aircraft, especially the wing.

Any kits out of it yet ?

Ben

Nose looks very Comet like….

It supposedly reduces noise from the cold stream duct. It looks like it will crack across the “peaks” from “Trough – to trough” to me.

Rgds Cking

Couple of really nice photos so well done.Whats this jagged edge design on the rear of the outer engine housing unit?does it serve any economical or aerodynamical purpose?.:confused:

Cracking shots and lovely composition, but man that it is a strange looking aeroplane!

It’s just a tarted up 767

Cracking shots and lovely composition, but man that it is a strange looking aeroplane!

Agreed, it is weird but I think the photo has a slight panoramic effect added too. I bet Boeing were really chuffed too when they realised they were parked next to they’re biggest rivals Airbus!:diablo:

Cracking shots and lovely composition, but man that it is a strange looking aeroplane!