"Project 9"

[Lee_K]

Fine Scale Modeler had a supplement in one of their issues in the 2000s about the Sidewinder.  I refer to it often in regards to variants, colors, and capabilities.  The missile and understanding what is the right thing to put on an aircraft at a particular period of time is remarkably complex.  No wonder so many modelers just stick with World War II.

Lee K

[Ryan K]

I am sure you could get around some measurement issues. For one go to a museum instead of an airshow, might drawn less attention.

As to 1:1 at 9.5' transportation may be an issue. Yes, you could have it in two sections but then there is an issue with seam and no good spot to hide that. 1:2 would remove those issues.   

[MKopack]

...and since someone might ask - I'm thinking maybe 1:1 scale...

Mike

[MKopack]

Early, early in the planning stages here, but figured if I was going to get back into modeling, I might just as well do it in a, well, different way. Have been thinking about it for about a week and doing a bit of research, and I am thinking about scratch building an AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile.

For:
#1 Important part of air combat. Everyone has seen them, but they're normally an afterthought on a model.
#2 Different subject. I'm pretty sure I've never seen one built before.
#3 Let's face it, the largest part of the missile is basically a straight tube.

Against:
#1 Not a lot of really detailed reference that I've found.
#2 Not sure the Air Force would care for me showing up at an airshow with a set of calipers to take detailed measurements...

May need some inspiration (and a lesson or two in basic resin casting should I go that direction on the front fins and some details) from you guys.

Mike