ththtttu7 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Is it possible to convert a Hobbyboss Tucano into the RAF variant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver66 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Anything is possible....BUT far easier to buy the superb resin Tucano with a great choice of markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks. Are there many differences between the airframes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yes, there are quite a few and, in my opinion it's not worth the effort. By the time you've brought the kit, got the decals and faffed around the Alley Cat one will be as cheap and better. It goes togeather almost as easily as a plastic kit, and better than many of those! It's even better when you buy two together as HERE Ali really should post up the parts as well. Everything you would want is in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Bunger Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Is it possible to convert a Hobbyboss Tucano into the RAF variant? David, There are two different "Tucanos". The Tucano used by RAF is the EMB-312, which took the name "Shorts Tucano" after various local (UK Manufacturer) modifications. The Tucano from Hobby Boss is the "Super Tucano" version - EMB-314, which is completely different from the previous. Hope that helps you, any questions please post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 There are two different "Tucanos". The Tucano used by RAF is the EMB-312, which took the name "Shorts Tucano" after various local (UK Manufacturer) modifications. Not least a completely different engine and propeller, and a new canopy. So many differences, in fact, that it's no longer an EMB-312. Really, unless you have sound plans or a good source of Garrett engines, it would be far more trouble than is reasonable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The real thing was far more trouble than is reasonable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The real thing was far more trouble than is reasonable! Very good, Pete! 'Twas the same for me...but then again I was a stude, so it was the law. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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