Hampden TB conversion from AZ?

[Graham Boak]

In a thread on white Hampden torpedo-bombers, Jan Polc of AZ makes it clear that work is being done on this subject, and that this is so far advanced that the torpedo-bomber conversion will be a "cut here and add" conversion.

We can of course dream of larger things, but he hasn't said that it will be any more than the conversion parts, or that it will be a 1/72 tooling for AZ, or any other scale for any other company, or given any idea of possible dates.

[Homebee]

Valom plastic + new AZmodel set of transparencies - release expected in October 2016

1/72 - Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Mk.I - ref. AZ7548

Sources:

http://www.azmodel.cz/product_info.php?products_id=820&osCsid=3ndar1ncae047btfep08p29522

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234931186-azmodellegatoadmiral-wwii-aircraft-comments-questions-and-wishes/?p=2472649

 

 

But also

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(...) It is almost taken as good one with no probelmatic build but with a big issue - transparecies. In fact, really big issue. So we created new set of transparencies, we hope with almost perfect fit and correct in shape. Then, thanks to Graham Boak we made the second set of transparencies, which allows you to make very easy conversion to the TB version. (...)

 

V.P.

Edited November 5, 2017 by Homebee

[dalea]

Hope one can buy the transparencies separately but commercial reality suggests otherwise.

[tonyot]

Looks great,.....hope it is affordable.

Cheers

Tony

[593jones]

Well, to quote Jan in the other BM thread 'What is also new is the price, which will be much more lower than the original kit.' That sounds very promising.

[Meatbox8]

Not so much a rumour but have I missed something?  AZ Models' website has a Handley Page Hampden on it in the new releases section.  First I've heard of it and jolly good news it is too.

[dfqweofekwpeweiop4]

See the AZ Models thread in the WW2 section.

 

thanks

Mike

[Meatbox8]

Ah.  Thanks,

[Homebee]

Also in the Rumormonger section!

 

V.P.

 

 

Edited September 16, 2016 by Homebee

[Meatbox8]

Well, I suppose that answers my question.  I did miss something.

[Tbolt]

On 9/8/2016 at 10:03 AM, tonyot said:

Looks great,.....hope it is affordable.

Cheers

Tony

 

Showing a retail price of £17.99 - if the new clear parts are good I'm in for one when it's released.

[Giorgio N]

On 8/9/2016 at 9:47 AM, dalea said:

Hope one can buy the transparencies separately but commercial reality suggests otherwise.

 

I'd like that option too, having the original Valom kit in the stash I wouldn't mind being able to buy some better transparencies

[Navy Bird]

Interesting. I have the Valom Hampden kit, and I also purchased the Valom conversion & weapons set which includes both bombs and torpedo. Is the AZ conversion set going to be something different, or just a re-release of the Valom conversion set?

 

Cheers,

Bill

[Graham Boak]

The Valom torpedo conversion set is wrong:  The AZ kit will have the first correct conversion parts for a torpedo bomber.  The gondola is reduced in depth, and the bomb-bay doors stay the same: yes, this is correct despite what so many books and drawings show.  Also I gather, better transparencies that actually fit.

[Navy Bird]

Thanks Graham!

 

Cheers,

Bill

[Mick4350]

I too would be interested in buying this updated kit as I once had the Valom kit but sold it on after I found out the canopies were nearly 2mm wider than the kits fuselage. And I didn't want to add a plug to the kits body so it would match the already too large canopy.

[gruffy]

Sounds like a good release! Change of clear parts and interesting markings! Take my money now!

[Homebee]

And another boxing Hampden TB Mk. I - ref. ? - schemes.

Source:

https://www.facebook.com/azmodelkits/photos/a.479270545430893.116320.478579078833373/1301858169838789/?type=3&theater

 

 

V.P.

Edited January 5, 2017 by Homebee

[hampden80]

My favourite aircraft of all time. Can`t wait for this to hit the shelves.

 

John

[charlie_c67]

So, will the AM producers provide the Hereford bits or might AZ themselves? Can't remember if anyone asked Jan.

[hampden80]

Interesting question, i guess we will have to wait and see.

 

John  

[Edge]

6 hours ago, charlie_c67 said:

So, will the AM producers provide the Hereford bits or might AZ themselves? Can't remember if anyone asked Jan.

 

Valom themselves did produce a Hereford:

 

http://www.valom.net/images/produkty/foto_72035 Handley Page Hereford/foto_72035 Handley Page Hereford.html

 

so it's possible that AZ might follow suit. 

 

[tonyot]

The colours of the 489 Sqn Hampden TB.1 look wrong........they should actually be EDSG/Slate Grey with Sky undersides,....ie the standard TSS. The photo of the real thing does look light but the scheme illustrated in the artwork (and lots of other artwork too!) is a myth!

 

Here is XA-Y wearing the TSS which comes across a being light in the photo due to the type of film,.probably ortho film...look how the yellow of the roundel is very dark ;

Here is a great 489 Sqn scheme,...TSS with black undersides,.....note the air tail too;

Here is a Valom Hampden converted into a TB.I wearing the TSS with black undersides;

 

I`m looking forward to the new kit with clear parts that fit,

 

Cheers

           Tony

[charlie_c67]

There's yellow there?  

 

However, can clearly see the undersides are a different shade from the rest!

[tonyot]

2 hours ago, charlie_c67 said:

There's yellow there?  

 

However, can clearly see the undersides are a different shade from the rest!

Yes the outer ring of the roundel shows up as a darker colour on ortho film when it is in fact yellow,...red appears very dark too while the blue of the roundel appears much lighter. If you look at the upper surface camo and compare it to the photo below, you can just make out the camouflage demarcation lines.

Here is a good representation of the effects of ortho film on a Spitfire, note how dark the yellow outline of the fuselage roundel is (and propeller tips), plus the red,......yet the mustard coloured gas patch is not affected, and the camouflage colours appear to have merged into one colour, you have to look very hard for the demarcation lines;

 

This thread might also help;

Cheers

 

            Tony 

Edited October 25, 2016 by tonyot