RMP2 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 A friend of Paragons apparently made some a good while back and L'Arsenal do a sort of French version, but theyre a bit "flat" and not quite right for a British Jag. Any suggestions where I might find at least one if not 2 sets of 1/48 Gr1 Jag ladders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 A friend of Paragons apparently made some a good while back and L'Arsenal do a sort of French version, but theyre a bit "flat" and not quite right for a British Jag. Any suggestions where I might find at least one if not 2 sets of 1/48 Gr1 Jag ladders? The only RAF Jagular ladders I'm aware of were indeed From Neil at Paragon. These are a long time out of production. They're photo etched and are very finely produced. They make up into nice accessories. Not sure where you'd get them now, I got mine well over ten years or so ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I was afraid that would be the case. I don't suppose there are other ladders similar enough to the RAF Jag ones to make simple mods to and get away with that? Grasping at straws I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm going to have a go at knocking some up for my Jags and Buccaneers using plastic rod. Doing a google search brings up a some images that can be used as templates. Worth a try maybe, nothing to lose. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 There are some good ladder pics in the walkaround if you need them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Due to the shortage of Jaguar ladders, the RAF found that the Phantoms ladders fitted and did the job just fine. Im not bitter......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Scratchbuilt mine out of plastic rod: Wasn't that difficult. Dean 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Fancy making some more then? They look spot on, very well done. Ive not done anything like that before. What rod did you use and do you have any sketches or anything more than photos that you dont mind sharing so I can have a go? I did try with some wire, but it didnt go well... ps - Lovely Jag too. Edited May 31, 2016 by RMP2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'd be interested in some measurements as well. That looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 looks like a nice challenge in brass rod, if anyone had a decent set of photo's and a couple of reference measurements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hell of a challenge for my fat fingers. Are you fancying a go at that Mr Coke Can Builder? The Phantom ladders I have look damn close width wise and distance between steps (as youd expect I guess) compared to photos of the Jag ladders from t'net. But would measurements from the 1/48 Phantom ladders be any use at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Fancy making some more then? They look spot on, very well done. Ive not done anything like that before. What rod did you use and do you have any sketches or anything more than photos that you dont mind sharing so I can have a go? I did try with some wire, but it didnt go well... ps - Lovely Jag too. No thanks! I could take some measurements off mine if you like, but it was pretty much built by eye from a couple of photos on the web so it might not be entirely accurate. I'll get the ruler out and get you the dimensions if you like... Here's the original thread with it: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/33457-jaguar-gr1/page-2?hl=+deanflyer%20+jaguar Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ha, I dont blame you. Something close is rather more than is available to buy... So some measurements would be great if you dont mind and its not to difficult or delicate to get them. Thank you. Just been through your WIP thread - goes to show that the Airfix is about as much trouble as the newer Kittyhawk kit to get a decent finish. Well played indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'll get on it... Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Smashing. Thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Best I can do, I'm afraid...the ladder wouldn't come off the side of the Jag without breaking something, so I got the best measurements I could in situ. Should be enough for you to knock up something similar out of 0.6mm plastic rod as I did. Look at some more pics of the finished article to get some idea of the cross braces etc. Hope that helps, Dean 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thats brilliant, thanks for taking the time to do all that, much appreciated. One last question - what did you use for the mesh sections? I think Ive got some fine cloth mesh somewhere that might do the trick but I need to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 No problem...the mesh was a fine metal mesh from Little Cars as I recall. Anything that's fine enough should do the trick. Best of luck, Dean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Due to the shortage of Jaguar ladders, the RAF found that the Phantoms ladders fitted and did the job just fine. Im not bitter......... I wouldn't worry about ladder shortages.... That dudes Jag has no wheels or canopy! Could be an interesting ride Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't worry about ladder shortages.... That dudes Jag has no wheels or canopy! Could be an interesting ride Eng He had just changed his mind and was climbing down, not up. Edited June 2, 2016 by RMP2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Another thanks from me Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'd be having serious words with the Liney that offered that one up for service in the first place! Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 If it is any use I can measure a real one. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'm sure that would appreciated Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 A couple of drawings (note not to scale I just roughed them up) and some detail photos. Please note the brushes on the bottom appear to have been added, I have not seen them on an operational ladder. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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