stringbag Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, bootneck said: Thanks Chris, I have an Airfix Comet hence my query here. I flew in a Comet 4C on my first posting to the Far East, waaaayyyy back when, and am watching this thread for build guidance notes. Cheers Mike B737-800? I haven't forgotten the 737 Mike and if you can make use of them, I believe I have a spare set of the Comet 4C wing tanks if you're a good boy. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) If you're stuck the drop tanks from the Airfix 1:72nd Vampire T11 are nigh on perfect in size if you can cut a suitable hole in the Airfix Comet wings to receive them. The tanks have moulded-in pylons, but this works in your favour as there's a curved fairing where the wing leading edge meets the inboard edge of the tank, and the pylon helps form this. Here's my BOAC Comet 4 I did a few years ago (also 26 decals). I cut 1.99 scale metres (1.38cm) out of the fuselage to give the correct length - this equates to two windows which should be the third and fourth ones thus reducing the forward cluster to six each side. In addition to adding the tanks I also extended the wingtips using bits of scrap plastic. To further clarify the lengths/wingspans: Comet 1: Original variant, long span wings (115ft) and short fuselage (93ft) Comet 2: Avon engines, same wingspan and slightly lengthened fuselage (96ft 1in) Comet 3: Demonstrator version only (1 aircraft). Same wingspan and substantially lengthened fuselage (111ft 6 in). Wing Tanks Comet 4: Dimensions as Comet 3. Wing Tanks Comet 4B: Short range, high capacity version originally for BEA. Longer fuselage (+ 6ft 6 in), shorter wings (Sorry, can't remember how much). No wing tanks. This is the variant provided by Airfix and IIRC the wingspan is correct for the 4B. Comet 4C: Export/RAF version which combined the long wings from the Comet 4 (with wing tanks) and the long fuselage from the Comet 4B. I believe Dan Air operated all three Comet 4 subtypes - they basically bought all the airworthy Comets available. Hope this helps! Edited January 9, 2018 by Vulcanicity 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) @Vulcanicity Thanks for showing that, I had been thinking about a -4 on BOAC colours as a follow on to a Dan-Air -4B as covering most of the important differences between the later marks. I don't 'spose I could persuade you to reinstate the photos in the build thread for this? Steve. Edited January 9, 2018 by stevehnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 10 hours ago, stringbag said: I haven't forgotten the 737 Mike and if you can make use of them, I believe I have a spare set of the Comet 4C wing tanks if you're a good boy. Chris. Thanks Chris! I am being as good as Mr Good, from the planet Good 9 hours ago, Vulcanicity said: To further clarify the lengths/wingspans: Comet 1: Original variant, long span wings (115ft) and short fuselage (93ft) Comet 2: Avon engines, same wingspan and slightly lengthened fuselage (96ft 1in) Comet 3: Demonstrator version only (1 aircraft). Same wingspan and substantially lengthened fuselage (111ft 6 in). Wing Tanks Comet 4: Dimensions as Comet 3. Wing Tanks Comet 4B: Short range, high capacity version originally for BEA. Longer fuselage (+ 6ft 6 in), shorter wings (Sorry, can't remember how much). No wing tanks. This is the variant provided by Airfix and IIRC the wingspan is correct for the 4B. Comet 4C: Export/RAF version which combined the long wings from the Comet 4 (with wing tanks) and the long fuselage from the Comet 4B. This really does help Phil, thank you for posting these details. I have the following books which should help me combine the above modelling info with what I might find within their pages, Oh dear; despite all forms of resistance, I seem to be shifting over to the dark side. Next, I shall be using the A-word in everyday conversation! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 18 hours ago, stringbag said: I haven't forgotten the 737 Mike and if you can make use of them, I believe I have a spare set of the Comet 4C wing tanks if you're a good boy. Chris. Chris, don't forget to send Mike the 737 with it's wings as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, Viking said: with it's wings as well. I hear that he has plenty to spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Does anyone know if there are any replacement engine intakes for any of the Comet kits, as they are all pretty horrendous. XVTonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Dan-Air became THE Comet airline of all time..They had 4s,4Bs,4Cs and ex RAF C.4s which was a 4C as far as I can make out but it is still a C.4 . Lasham had a Comet scrapyard to end all.literally. Quite a few, I think were just for spare parts though including selling bits back to the RAF for the Nimrod fleet. Edited January 10, 2018 by bzn20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, xvtonker said: Does anyone know if there are any replacement engine intakes for any of the Comet kits, as they are all pretty horrendous. XVTonker Not in current production so far as I'm aware although I'll be delighted to be proved wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Viking said: Chris, don't forget to send Mike the 737 with it's wings as well. 5 hours ago, bootneck said: I hear that he has plenty to spare Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 08/01/2018 at 12:11 AM, stevehnz said: Dan-Air job. Good for you, Steve .... I’m still very proud to have been part of it! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Good for you, Steve .... I’m still very proud to have been part of it! Martin Any photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 I took delivery yesterday of two Airfix Comet kits., the last two that Vince at Modelsforsale had. Now to wait on Ray at 26 to rerelease his Dan Air sheet, maybe I should try to persuade him to do likewise with his BOAC sheet, I think that is OOP too. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 11:29 PM, Vulcanicity said: To further clarify the lengths/wingspans: Comet 1: Original variant, long span wings (115ft) and short fuselage (93ft) Comet 2: Avon engines, same wingspan and slightly lengthened fuselage (96ft 1in) Comet 3: Demonstrator version only (1 aircraft). Same wingspan and substantially lengthened fuselage (111ft 6 in). Wing Tanks Comet 4: Dimensions as Comet 3. Wing Tanks Comet 4B: Short range, high capacity version originally for BEA. Longer fuselage (+ 6ft 6 in), shorter wings (Sorry, can't remember how much). No wing tanks. This is the variant provided by Airfix and IIRC the wingspan is correct for the 4B. Comet 4C: Export/RAF version which combined the long wings from the Comet 4 (with wing tanks) and the long fuselage from the Comet 4B. I believe Dan Air operated all three Comet 4 subtypes - they basically bought all the airworthy Comets available. Hope this helps! All correct, well done. Just one variant missing from the list - the Comet 3B. Comet 3 G-ANLO was initially demonstrated in BOAC markings with pinion tanks, then had them removed and was repainted in BEA colours, which led to BEA buying the 4B. Then the 3B went to RAE Bedford for trials with the Blind Landing Experimental Unit as XP915. I have a resin nose probe and decals for this variant which is on my 'to do' list converting an Airfix 4B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Well you learn something every day! Don't think I knew about the 3B, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 2/3/2018 at 8:19 AM, stevehnz said: I took delivery yesterday of two Airfix Comet kits., the last two that Vince at Modelsforsale had. Now to wait on Ray at 26 to rerelease his Dan Air sheet, maybe I should try to persuade him to do likewise with his BOAC sheet, I think that is OOP too. Steve. The Dan Air sheet is now available 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Thanks Ray, I'll get an order off this week coming. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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