This is a scratch made conversion of
the Dragon model to represent WkNr. 871 that was factory converted to a torpedo
carrier. In the event, the prototype did not proceed to a full scale production
because the additional drag of the rear undercarriage and the torpedo
installation affected performance considerably.
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I replaced the
original tail with a D-9 tail, added the torpedo and rack from the Dragon D-12
kit. It appears to be an ETC 501 rack and not ETC 502 rack like was with the
original aircraft. Other modifications included the lengthening of the rear
undercarriage, conversion of an A-8 to A-5 features and modified decals from the
spare box with hand painted numbers. No aftermarket additions required.
Rafi
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