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Where is the "tank" located? It could be a rendition of the HDU fairing if it's near the rear. XVTonker

Here are a couple more sets of ladders/steps. The first set is another request from Gary at Air Graphics the air stairs for the Boeing P-8 Poseidon & E-7 Wedgetail in 1/72 scale, the second was a request from the IPMS Harrier SIG for crew ladders in 1/48 scale for the HS Harrier GR1/3 series & T series of aircraft. Harrier GR1/3 series & T series front ladder Harrier T series rear ladder XVTonker

Currently in progress, this 1/144 catapult and Jet Blast Deflector diorama is based on the forward and waist catapult sections onboard HMS Ark Royal RO9 1972. I have printed some test pieces by splitting the deck section however, I now have an Elegoo Saturn 8K printer which should be able to print the models as single pieces. The first 3 pictures show the forward catapult & JBD, the lower 3, the waist position catapult & JBD section. Waist JBD & catapult section XVTonker

As promised here are some of the latest projects I have been producing. V-bomber bomb cradle This is the bomb cradle in 1/72 scale, I'm currently test printing the 1000lb low drag GP bombs to sort out a small printing error on the fuzing vanes. Once sorted I'll post some images of them. These two pictures show the 1/144 version mounted in the RetroWings Vulcan bomb bay. The carrier is the early version but I will be producing the carrier in the top pictures in 1/144 1/72 Gloster Javelin crew ladder This was designed following a request from Gary Madgwick of Air Graphics. It has extra detail to the 1/48 version included in the Airfix kit. Much of this extra deatil was from archive pictures found on the internet. More to follow, including 1/72 P-8 Poseidon & E-7 Wedgetail air steps, Hawk crew steps & Harrier GR/T crew ladders in 1/72 & 1/48 scales. XVTonker

All sorted now and I'll be posting some images of new designs in the coming days. XVTonker

I've quite a bit of news and details of products but still waiting for a response to my enquiry of April 13th 2023 XVTonker

Has anyone attempted to convert a DH Sea Venom FAW21 into a DH Venom FB4? One chap presented his 1/32 conversion of the Matchbox Sea Venom but that was using an aftermarket conversion kit. Could you remove the front fuselage section of the Sea Venom and transplant a Vampire front fuselage? I'm looking at maybe converting the Mark 1 Models 1/144 Sea Venom so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Just asking 😂 XVTonker

Yes I'm more than happy to print a set off for you. Drop me a PM XVTonker

Did they give any idea when the kit would be available, and the price? I have been playing around with my 3D printer and produced these replacement undercarriage legs and wheels for the Dynavector Scimitar XVTonker

From memory, the Harrier force tended to use the green/black disruptive pattern on their Land Rovers, but regarding the shade of green I'm a bit undecided. I bought both the NATO green and RAF Dark Green paints for my range of 3D printed aircraft ladders and was amazed at the difference in the shades of each colour. The NATO green, which was usually used I believe, on ground equipment is much darker than the RAF Dark Green. When I was stationed at RAF Wyton in the late 70's the 39Sqn PR.9 Canberra crew ladders were distinctly a darker green than the Dark Green used on the aircraft so I'm assuming that they were painted in NATO green. This leads me to think that the Land Rovers were probably painted in NATO green. For your information, I have just finished the design of a 3D printed Harrier GR3 crew ladder in 1/72 scale and, if I get enough interest, am looking at producing variants in 1/48, 1/32 & 1/24 scale. Just to let you know that hand rails of both ladders are on the wrong side. This has now been rectified on the production versions. XVTonker

Here are the latest additions to the growing range of crew ladders. HS Harrier GR.3 & T.2/T.4 ladders & Tornado GR.4/early Typhoon crew steps. Currently in 1/72 scale but I'm working on 1/48 and 1/32 scales and maybe 1/24 for the Harrier. Note that the front ladder upper handhold is on the wrong side, this has been rectified and is now on the left hand side on the production ladders. The ladders should be available from Air Graphics within a couple of weeks. XVTonker

Aaaah, smell of burnt cordite..... XVTonker

I spent three and a half years at RAF Wyton on DTVAS (Devon, Training & Visiting Aircraft Section) and we had two Canberra T.4's on strength. After the first couple of starts you got used to them. The PR.7 triple breech starters were a bit noisier and the PR.9 AVPIN starter was one where you didn't want to be downwind of the starter exhaust fumes. We used trolly acc's for starting the three Devon C.2's we had and on the Canberra's for ground power if a 25kvA Houchin wasn't available. XVTonker

Visited Offut AFB on several occasions as part of the RAF Marham Victor K.2 detachments. I remember the museum, and visited it as often I could. If I remember correctly there was also a B-36 and a Avro Vulcan that was looking a bit worse for wear. I'm also led to believe that it was the Vulcan that was CAT5'd (written off) at Goose Bay, Labrador after one of its main landing gear legs went through a concrete floor panel that collapsed with the weight of the aircraft. XVTonker

My dad was stationed at RAF White Waltham and we lived just down the road from the main hangars. I remember on my way to school seeing Fairey Gannets landing for servicing, and also seeing the Fairey Rotodyne flying on a regular basis.

I've been busy over the past few months designing and adding new ladders to the collection in 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 scales. New additions include: Armeé de l'Air Sepecat Jaguar Supermarine Scimitar DH Sea Venom DH Sea Vixen Future work will include Tornado GR.4/Typhoon, RA-5C Vigilante, HS Harrier (RAF & RN versions), BAe Hawk XVtonker

Okidokes

Thanks for the offer anyway.

Yes, I worked with Neil on the original designs for the AIM version but I'm redesigning the TSC to include some extra detailing and improved shape. XVtonker Sadly not. The Tornado variant was designed to be used with MACE lugs and the whole shape is different.

Can anyone point me in the right direction to get some details of the twin store carriers used on the Tornado GR.1's? I've drawn a 3D model of the basic unit but am looking for additional detailing to add to the model. Thanks for looking XVtonker

Hi Des, It was me that posted the details of the range of 3D printed ladders that I've designed and released in 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 scales. I can have a look to see if I can find some details on the Vigilante crew ladders and look into designing some. XVTonker

Hi Mike, I'm a gold member however, I'm unable to start a new topic to present some new 3D parts. Can you please advise how I can obtain access? Many thanks John aka XVTonker

Just remember to retract the flaps & slats before opening the engine doors.....🤣 XVtonker

Hi Nils, Regarding the P-8 crew steps, Air Graphics commissioned me design and print a 1/72 3D resin set of steps which, if there are any left, should be available from their website. XVTonker

Hi Carlos, I've PM'd you, and the title should read Scimitar, not "Scooter"! XVTonker