Indicates prototype is different stages of completion
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Tamiya 1/48 scale A-1H/J Skyraider
Rotating beacons in ventral undersurface and
horizontal stabilizer
Authentic 12 blade startup as oil is forced into
the cylinders
All navigation lights
Italeri 1/48 scale V-22 Osprey
Separate turboprop engine startup
Prop rotation at slow speed, 300-400 RPM
Tilting engine nacelles
Hasegawa 1/48 Scale F-86 Sabre
Hasegawa 1/48 scale F-14D Tomcat and other Jets (F4 -
F-18C)
Wings sweep forward for launch
Jet engines with smoke exhaust for afterburners
Closing canopy
Articulated saluting pilot
Articulated horizontal stabilizers
Trumpeter 1/32 scale SU-27 Flanker
Thrust vectoring synchronized to rear horizontal stabilizers
FOD retraction
Landing gear compression when thrust increases
Canopy actuation
Trumpeter 1/48 scale MI-24 Hind
A note about helicopters. It is possible to animate
helicopters...check out this link:
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Fea2/1001-1100/Fea1014_Mi-24_Boot/00.shtm
The problems would be scale speed and reliability of the main
rotor and the synchronization of the startup sounds, not to
mention locating an authentic sound recording.