DennisTheBear Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Hi all! This is not my usual interest, but as I have recently acquired a few classic airliners I am looking into the possibility of converting some of my military models into classic airliners. In this instance I have an Airfix 1/72 Lockheed Hudson I, and am wondering if it is possible to convert it to Model 14 Super Electra without buying aftermarket (with the exception of decals). I can do some scratchbuilding. I have done some searching on the interweb but have not found any examples. Any info would be more than welcome, even if it is in the negative. DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Garard Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Dennis, I also plan to this conversion one day. Looking at this pic: http://number59squadron.com/history_images/ca_hudson_profile.jpg you simply fill in the hole for the gun turret up top and fill over the glazing on the nose. Engine sub-variants may differ, but only internally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Have a look into Revells Hudson. This kit is from Special Hobby and you have all parts for a Lockheed 14 Super Electra. modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 The Revell kit is MPM and can be a bit of a challenge to put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Scott Garard said: Dennis, I also plan to this conversion one day. Looking at this pic: http://number59squadron.com/history_images/ca_hudson_profile.jpg you simply fill in the hole for the gun turret up top and fill over the glazing on the nose. Engine sub-variants may differ, but only internally. Wow- that's a pretty neat scheme for Chamberlain's aircraft! Never saw that one before! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 11 hours ago, Scott Garard said: Dennis, I also plan to this conversion one day. Looking at this pic: http://number59squadron.com/history_images/ca_hudson_profile.jpg you simply fill in the hole for the gun turret up top and fill over the glazing on the nose. Engine sub-variants may differ, but only internally. Scott, thanks for that! Makes the plan look easier than I thought! 8 hours ago, modelldoc said: Have a look into Revells Hudson. This kit is from Special Hobby and you have all parts for a Lockheed 14 Super Electra. modelldoc Modelldoc, thanks for that info! I will consult SWMBO(OPOD) as to the acquisition of said kit. 3 hours ago, John_W said: The Revell kit is MPM and can be a bit of a challenge to put together. John_W, if I can get this one I'll keep it in mind! 72modeller, I didn't know Chamberlain had his own aircraft either! Thanks for the replies every one! I think I'm formulating a thought for an idea for a plan!! DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I hope you're doing it in East-West markings ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, Admiral Puff said: I hope you're doing it in East-West markings ... Haven't decided yet, Admiral. I've only found one image online for an East-West Super Electra, and that is the one used by CSIRO for cloud seeding. I am, however, going to be doing my Airfix Avro Anson in the guise of the rather obscure Townsville & Country Airways. DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I've got a set of drawings of the Eenie-Weenie scheme - pm me if you're interested ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 PM sent. Thank you Admiral! DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Here is a compatriot of Chamberlain’s aircraft http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fWm03yLXMvc/Tt3X3DwAOOI/AAAAAAAAAHY/Z2PKsri2jpw/s1600/lockheed_14_electra_639872.jpg There are a few issues with the Airfix kit you need to be aware of: 1. The canopy is a bit squashed 2. The engines are quite frankly pants and have no bearing on reality. As far as I am aware there are no aftermarket replacements for the Cyclone engined variant 3. The elevators are a one-piece unit and not split as shown in the kit I have photos of the Hendon Hudson in our Walkaround section which may be of use. If you are doing a demobbed Hudson as were used in Australia and Canada there may be other differences too. HTH Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Max Headroom said: Here is a compatriot of Chamberlain’s aircraft http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fWm03yLXMvc/Tt3X3DwAOOI/AAAAAAAAAHY/Z2PKsri2jpw/s1600/lockheed_14_electra_639872.jpg There are a few issues with the Airfix kit you need to be aware of: 1. The canopy is a bit squashed 2. The engines are quite frankly pants and have no bearing on reality. As far as I am aware there are no aftermarket replacements for the Cyclone engined variant 3. The elevators are a one-piece unit and not split as shown in the kit I have photos of the Hendon Hudson in our Walkaround section which may be of use. If you are doing a demobbed Hudson as were used in Australia and Canada there may be other differences too. HTH Trevor Thanks for that Trevor, I'll be on the lookout for those, but unless I can find replacement engines in the spares box I'll just live with it. DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Dennis, a solution to the poor Cyclones in the Airfix kit might come from the Italeri Hudson mk III/IV which is a P & W engined variant but which comes with the Cyclone engines & cowls that all other versions of this kit, Revell. MPM etc come with. Perhaps someone out there who has made an Italeri kit might have the Cyclone engines & cowls available to donate, swap or sell for a modest amount? It might be worth starting a thread in the wanted forum? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, stevehnz said: Dennis, a solution to the poor Cyclones in the Airfix kit might come from the Italeri Hudson mk III/IV which is a P & W engined variant but which comes with the Cyclone engines & cowls that all other versions of this kit, Revell. MPM etc come with. Perhaps someone out there who has made an Italeri kit might have the Cyclone engines & cowls available to donate, swap or sell for a modest amount? It might be worth starting a thread in the wanted forum? Steve. Thanks Steve, didn't think of that, just too zombie-like this week with (very) early mornings and late nights. Will get one started soon. DennisTheBear Edited October 26, 2017 by DennisTheBear Baad speiling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 23/10/2017 at 22:27, DennisTheBear said: I didn't know Chamberlain had his own aircraft either! He didn't: it was provided by British Airways (the one that merged with Imperial Airways to form BOAC in 1939). John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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