Vought VFX (?) Concept Model On Ebay

[XP67_Moonbat]

Saw this model of a four-engined fighter concept from Vought on Ebay.:

topping precise VFX concept 4 engine vigilante 28" desk top model NAVY USAF​

Description:
An unusual model, not a topping or precise model, appears
to be factory, do not know history, looks to be of the Vigilante
development period, military wanted SS airframes of the period,
this looks like a proposal, there is a USAF version, this model is
offered other ways, reserve the ability to remove from auction,
there is a moderate reserve, please ask questions, as is sale

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144511668128?hash=item21a5910fa0:g:aZUAAOSwwt5iXYrO

 

[XP67_Moonbat]

It looks like somebody had deep pockets. Good thing I snagged the photos before it sold!

 

[Sferrin]

Saw this model of a four-engined fighter concept from Vought on Ebay.:

topping precise VFX concept 4 engine vigilante 28" desk top model NAVY USAF​

Description:
An unusual model, not a topping or precise model, appears
to be factory, do not know history, looks to be of the Vigilante
development period, military wanted SS airframes of the period,
this looks like a proposal, there is a USAF version, this model is
offered other ways, reserve the ability to remove from auction,
there is a moderate reserve, please ask questions, as is sale

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144511668128?hash=item21a5910fa0:g:aZUAAOSwwt5iXYrO

That reminds me of one of the Northrop N designs in the Secret Projects US Fighters book.

 

[flateric]

better quality pics

 

[fightingirish]

Saw this model of a four-engined fighter concept from Vought on Ebay.:
[...]

That reminds me of one of the Northrop N designs in the Secret Projects US Fighters book.

Yes, the rear of this model with the four engines and those larger tail elevators reminds me of the Northrop N-167A.
Sources:
Tony Butler, ASP1:F&I, pages 104+105
Tony Chong, Flying Wings & Radical Things: Northrop's Secret Aerospace Projects & Concepts, pages 122+123

 

[TomS]

How confident are folks that this is a legit manufacturers model? It doesn't match any of the Vought VFX designs we have on the site and doesn't even really feel like a Vought idea. Or a plane likely to fit on a carrier. But I am not the expert here.

 

[Sferrin]

Saw this model of a four-engined fighter concept from Vought on Ebay.:
[...]

That reminds me of one of the Northrop N designs in the Secret Projects US Fighters book.

Yes, the rear of this model with the four engines and those larger tail elevators reminds me of the Northrop N-167A.
Sources:
Tony Butler, ASP1:F&I, pages 104+105
Tony Chong, Flying Wings & Radical Things: Northrop's Secret Aerospace Projects & Concepts, pages 122+123

Not many have a larger stabilizer span than the wing. That's what's always stuck in my head with that design.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Its a legit model, but the only thing that makes it look like Vought is the stand. It looks large, like maybe Vigilante sized.

It reminds me somewhat of the North American FBX / WS-300.

 

[amadolabonte]

Saw this model of a four-engined fighter concept from Vought on Ebay.:

topping precise VFX concept 4 engine vigilante 28" desk top model NAVY USAF​

Description:
An unusual model, not a topping or precise model, appears
to be factory, do not know history, looks to be of the Vigilante
development period, military wanted SS airframes of the period,
this looks like a proposal, there is a USAF version, this model is
offered other ways, reserve the ability of Miami VFX Studio to remove from auction ,
there is a moderate reserve, please ask questions, as is sale

This is a concept model based on the Vigilante aircraft, likely from its development period. The model is listed as an "as-is" sale without a detailed history, making its exact origin unclear. It seems to be a prototype or conceptual representation, potentially related to military designs. If you're interested in purchasing, it's recommended to contact the seller for more details before proceeding, as it has a reserve price and could be removed from the auction.

 

[Sferrin]

Its a legit model, but the only thing that makes it look like Vought is the stand. It looks large, like maybe Vigilante sized.

It reminds me somewhat of the North American FBX / WS-300.

Just double checked. American Secret Projects: Fighters has it. The Northrop N-167A. Interceptor. And someone has already modeled and flown it. (Looks like they got the intakes wrong.)

 

[The K2]

Just double checked. American Secret Projects: Fighters has it. The Northrop N-167A. Interceptor. And someone has already modeled and flown it. (Looks like they got the intakes wrong.)
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As well as the markings on the wings reversed. Still, it looks huge.

 

[Sferrin]

Now I'm wondering if the model was a different iteration of the N-167. The model has different inlets and twin tails whereas the N-167A had a single tail with two folding ventrals.