Best looking WW2 fighter
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Admiral Beez
Major
Best looking Japanese fighter, IMO, the Ki-84.
Peter Gunn
Master Sergeant
Cannot tell a lie, I love those French hotel pre-dreadnoughts as well. Perhaps we should form a support group?
Dawncaster
Airman 1st Class
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- Dec 23, 2013
for single engined radial engine types, this is my 2 picks for heavy and light
Despite being a radial engine fighter, the Corsair feels sleek, and the curve of the inverted gull wings gives an imposing yet elegant impression. It harmonizes with the rough feel of the radial engine to create a unique and balanced beauty.
A6M Zeke is basically a concise beauty, with every part in the right balance. and later added arming, volume, and shortened wings make it more dynamic. I'll choose a variant after A6M5, which is painted green. (not the variant shown in the photo)
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(excluded because not radial engine)
Despite being a radial engine fighter, the Corsair feels sleek, and the curve of the inverted gull wings gives an imposing yet elegant impression. It harmonizes with the rough feel of the radial engine to create a unique and balanced beauty.
A6M Zeke is basically a concise beauty, with every part in the right balance. and later added arming, volume, and shortened wings make it more dynamic. I'll choose a variant after A6M5, which is painted green. (not the variant shown in the photo)
ps.
(excluded because not radial engine)
MIflyer
1st Lieutenant
Best looking WWII fighter?
If you are in a bomber with an engine or two shot out, whichever one shows up to escort you home.
For a friend of mine whose PB4Y-2 got shot up and had an engine out the "best looking fighters" were a couple of PBM's that arrived just after the IJN George II fighters had turned for home.
If you are in a bomber with an engine or two shot out, whichever one shows up to escort you home.
For a friend of mine whose PB4Y-2 got shot up and had an engine out the "best looking fighters" were a couple of PBM's that arrived just after the IJN George II fighters had turned for home.
Hmm. Oh, I'll play, the only question is when does WWII start? 
Fighter: It started early to me so Boeing F4B/P-12, honorable mention to the P-40E.
H. Bomber - B-17D. Later ones were 1000% better combat aircraft but the shark fin Boeings were gorgeous.
L. Bomber - A-20C.
Transport - C-54. Typical clean Douglas transport.
Fighter: It started early to me so Boeing F4B/P-12, honorable mention to the P-40E.
H. Bomber - B-17D. Later ones were 1000% better combat aircraft but the shark fin Boeings were gorgeous.
L. Bomber - A-20C.
Transport - C-54. Typical clean Douglas transport.
Are you kidding? The Amoit 143 is clearly far more beautiful and at the same time, terrifying for it's sheer majesty. And I think it had 21 hp engines too...
Admiral Beez
Major
The postwar bubble canopy Fiat was equally stunning.
But here's my favourite Italian, the Caproni Vizzola F.5.
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fastmongrel
1st Sergeant
Romanian IAR 80. Just something about it its on my list to build in 1/48
Elvis
Chief Master Sergeant
In my mind, there's only one choice.....
...Good Lord, just look at that Sexy Beast......You could win a war with that hood ornament by your side.
...Good Lord, just look at that Sexy Beast......You could win a war with that hood ornament by your side.
thom regit
Airman
De gustibus non est disputandum.
Peter Gunn
Master Sergeant
Peter Gunn
Master Sergeant
Why, Johnny Ringo...
Ita verum est, quam Ego enim diffamatus intelligentes esse contrarium non obstante verus omni vita mea
Also like the Yak 3, just sort of forgot to add it on my list.
MIflyer
1st Lieutenant
I think the XP-72 ranks pretty high.
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So stylish! Prefer it to the Macchi.202/205.
BUT the ugly Buchon style supercharger cowling low up front lets it down.
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