Beaufighter X ASV radar/bomb racks

[airbus320]

Hi all,

 

I'm thinking of building a Beaufighter X from the Tamiya kit as NE825 of 404 squadron RCAF. From the photos I've seen it seems to be fitted with Universal Bomb Carriers under the fuselage and the under-nose projecting ASV aerial.

 

Does anybody have any information of the UBC and ASV installations on the Beau? Specifically as to how their mounting points attached to the airframe?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Chris.

[Graham Boak]

For Canadian Beaufighter information contact Terry Higgins at Aviaeology, but I think the website is undergoing rebuild at the moment.  You can PM him as he visits this site.

Edited February 2, 2017 by Graham Boak

[airbus320]

Hi Graham,

 

thanks for the reply and apologies for my own lateness in replying. I found some plans I had stashed away that show both features in detail.

 

Thanks again,

 

Chris

[Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies]

Hi Chris,

 

If you have Aviaeology's decal pack for 404Sqn Beaufighters, have a look at the tailplane and elevators scrap drawing included. The Tamiya kit parts depict a hybrid of both types of elevator and the profiles of the tips aren't quite right either. If you're going to the effort of getting the aerial fit right, I thought you may be interested to find that out before building it!