Acrylic on paper
36.3 x 26 cm
This tiny aircraft was designed as a “private”
escorting fighter for the enormous Convair B-36 Peacemaker, and was fixed
through a hook to the belly of the bomber; in case of attack it could get
detached easily. Though a few tests were
carried out, it was never in service.
In order to achieve a colourful painting, the hook is
shown once opened; the airplane is assembled onto a transport platform used
by ground crew as the Goblin had no landing gear.
This very simple work is dated in September 1994 and belongs to my friend Juan Manuel Villalba. Juan Manuel is
undoubtedly, one of the best modellers I’ve ever met.