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    silly canberra kit question?

    in Aircraft Cold War

    Posted · Edited by Bill Clark

    Got a couple of the Airfix 1/48 B(I)8 in the stash.

    Could I use the Alleycat B2 canopy /nose glazing ;

    http://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/b2-canberra-canopy-and-nose-glazing-4671-p.asp

    with one of them to produce something resembling a B6 or B(I)6? I do realise i would probably have to scratch the cockpit interior. The conversions seem to be all stated for use with the Airfix B2/6 kits.

    Any comments or opinions on this?

    or could I use one of the other alleycat conversions with this kit to produce another model?

    Selwyn

    I'm planning much the same, I also have a Canberra itch, that needs scratching! .i just need to decide which mark, though. PR3 or 7, or derivative is highly likely.

    The breakdown of the resin glazing looks as if it was meant to fit this kit, rather than the B2/6. Might be worth having a word with Ali?

    Edit: Quick question for John...the 'finger' airbrakes. Airfix's upper wings are one short, or are they? And what about the lower wings?

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    1/72 Airfix Vulcan - FINISHED

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by Bill Clark

    The only issue is that I'm displaying it wheels up in a climb to show its shape to best effect. I'll be doing the same with the bottom half as I want a smooth underside. I have seen it done this way, and it seemed the best method for what I want, I hope.

    I'm sure you'll be fine Mark, the only problem you may have is matching the wings upper and lower.....

    In fact, on my last Vulcan build... once the upper wings had been added to the built up fuselage, I removed some of the tabs I think to get a perfect fit, I had to remove some of the mating surface of the lower wing to get it to fit. Result was no filler above, and very little below, probably due to meet removing the plastic irregularly...

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    1/72 Airfix Vulcan - FINISHED

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted

    I did mine slightly different and built the fuselage and then attached the wing tops to eliminate the gaps. Once dry I added the lower wings.

    This looks good, looking forward to seeing it come together

    I agree Chris...with the fuselage built, add the upper wings, when dry add the intakes. The lower wings can then be adjusted to fit over the lower intakes. Any filler is then on the lower wing out of sight. With your build Mark, I'd suggest adding the lower half of the fuselage now, before adding the lower wing.
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    Meteor shower hits West Yorkshire

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

    Posted

    Some fine Meat-boxes there...nice! I have a couple of CA Meteors in the stash, and whereas the airfix kit is superior in all areas, the CA kits are still build able. The worst part I found are the intakes....luckily Airfix's kit Has both narrow, and wide breather intake nacelles, which should help fix that problem...oh, and the undercarriage, but I understand that John Adams is working on white metal replacements which will be very handy.....

    Target Facilities/Target Tug Meteor F8's guns

    in Aircraft Cold War

    Posted

    Steve,

    Thanks for this although I must admit is surprises me with a jet of the Meteors vintage.

    I know when the RAF decided to buy Typhoon's without the guns that the ballast turned out to be exactly the same mass, shape and weight distribution as a gun to match the control laws and there was no cost saving so they sensibly opted for guns, but the Meteor , I expected to be a number of ballast weights placed in location "X"!

    Makes it easier then, I'll just fit the guns.

    You can't see the guns with the panels on Wez..., the canon apertures should be plugged though...

    1/48 Meteor F8 artwork up on Airfix.com

    in Aircraft Cold War

    Posted

    Red Roo have thier own 16/21 in stock. https://www.redroomodels.com/red-roo-resin-148/gloster-meteor-u-mk1621-conversion-for-ca-f-mk-8-148/They have sent a review sample which is due with me anythime soon. I will then be trying it out on my Airfix kit as it was designed for the CA kit.Julien

    I have the Red Roo set. The resin U.16 nose is quite thick so will take some bashing. Whether it fits OVER Airfix's undercarriage assembly is the main worry. The resin walls may need to be reduced internally, but externally it matches Airfix's plastic...

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    Meteors! First one now finished, TWO more on the go!

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted

    I wonder if any one can help me please, I have the new 1/48 Airfix Meteor, and just behind the guns the panels are distorted, is this to simulate blast damage from the guns? Also the landing light under the wing seems to fit which ever way you put it ( the opening to mine is slightly damaged) is the light flush with the wing or does it poke out of the wing?

    Distorted? On any aircraft panels tend to "stress” where they are riveted or where they are constantly removed and replaced. Airfix have made a noble effort in replicating this here, on the panels aft of the gun bays and above the wheel wells.

    Regarding the landing light, it should really be flush...

    Airfix 1:72 Vulcan Help

    in Aircraft Cold War

    Posted · Edited by Bill Clark

    Panel lines are subjective, and TBH not many are seen on the pics I have looked at, but some are visible.Have a look at our Walkaround for 558 as it has a lot of pictures: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234975078-avro-vulcan-xh558/We also have another thread for the Vulcan http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/73384-avro-vulcan/Nose configurations vary as well, from what I have seen XM594 at Newark has the nose radar and a refuelling probe, XM573 at the SAC museum has just the nose radar, while XH558 in its current form has the radar removed but still keeps the probe.Julien

    All Vulcan B2's had IFR probes added at some stage, including XM573, a quick google search will provide photo's showing this. There was a mad rush to get them working again in 1982 for the long journey South! Regarding the terrain following nose radar 'thimble', XH558 was for a time a Maritime Radar Reconnaisance (MRR) machine, so didn't need it. All other Vulcans not involved in MRR should have had it fitted, due to their low level roles.
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    Airfix 1:72 Vulcan Help

    in Aircraft Cold War

    Posted · Edited by Bill Clark

    I think rather than repeating a lot of this information here, a quick search in the "in progress" section will get you all the answers you need. The Vulcan is of course a very popular subject and there are plenty of how to articles on here..

    Briefly though, standard upper surface colours were RAF Dark Green and RAF Medium Sea Grey, with either Wihite or RAF Light Aircraft Grey undersides. One aircraft at least had Dark Green and Dark Sea Grey uppers. Wrap around scheme was Dark Green and Dark Sea Grey. XH558 was different in that it was RAF Dark Green and Medium Sea Grey wraparound. Standard paints available in in Humbrol, Xtracolor, Xtracylic, etc ranges.

    I used Dymo tape and a Steel rule for my re-scribing.

    Add the upper wing to the built up fuselage shell before adding the lower section.

    The kits exhaust cans are woeful. These are best replaced by Freightdog items, though these are for Olympus 200 series Vulcans (XH558 for example) . For later 300 series Vulcans you'll need some scratch building.

    I'd recommend using whatever aftermarket items are available for intakes wheel bays etc,,

    Good luck!

    Edit: you should find this build helpful......http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234975800-airfix-172-vulcan/page-1?hl=vulcan

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    Airfix 1/48 Meteor

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted

    Hi Bill.

    If you can wait till the next club-night, I have an old unfinished Tamia F1 that you are welcome to, you can chop till you drop.

    Robin.

    Many thanks Robin, I doubt I'll be at the club for a while though..due to a dislocated shoulder and fractured humerous( I didn't laugh!!) I'm unable to drive for six weeks! I'll let you know when I can get up the club though...many thanks again...

    Meteors! First one now finished, TWO more on the go!

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted

    Thanks for the pictures Jonners, just wish my kits would arrive, the way it is looking I will only get one sometime next week, with the Holidays upon us...............Now I wonder how many successful conversions I can do...............

    A T7 for a start Ali! I'm planning on using a Classic Airframe fuselage and cockpit with Airfix wings undercarriage etc., or even a T7.5 using Airfix's tail unit.........

    Meteors! First one now finished, TWO more on the go!

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by Bill Clark

    Hi gang - as we initially thought the kit would be out late April/ early May - thats what we've been working towards for the decal release. I's annoying - but I've only myself to blame for not pushing ahead sooner.

    But I reckon this will give you time to build one, paint it , then buy some decals :)

    he hopes....

    Jonners

    Hannants new sheets aren't out yet.....Airfix caught them out too! Regardless I will need your sheet as I have to replace my CA version of 41Sqns XH480.... No rush Jonners, no rush...

    CA version, built ca. 2003.

    f83.jpg

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    Meteors! First one now finished, TWO more on the go!

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted

    I noticed that there are two types of canopy too. Potential for earlier marks?

    Only earlier F8's as they ( and the FR9 and PR10) had the earlier solid rear hood, as noted by Troy above. Earlier marks had totally different canopy arrangements, the F3 and F4 for instance had fixed rear portions. There are parts in the kit to suggest an FR9, so expect that in a new boxing. Thats about as modular as this kit goes, apart from an Australian F8, though a T7 could be produced with a new fuselage, tail planes, cockpit and canopy, using the kits wings etc., that might be a step too far for Airfix, but you never know...

    Meteors! First one now finished, TWO more on the go!

    in Work in Progress - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by Bill Clark

    Any idea when the decals will be ready Jonners?

    And....looking at the art-work of the 19Sqn F8 with the chequer board fin, I think that was roundel blue, not the paler version shown.

    Edit:

    This is taken from the Coronation review book, with the late David Howley's artwork. I had to check that this was indeed 19 Sqn and not 43 Sqn!

    The only photo's I Can find are in B&W, but the tone is identical to the shade In the roundel. The darker shade is also included in the Airfix 1/72 kit and xtradecal sheets, and noted in Fighting Colours. AFAIK the paler shade only came into use on Phantoms. Indeed the initial version of Dark Blue on the FGR2 was all but black...

    Meteors19532.jpg

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    Airfix 1/48 Meteor

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted

    I had mine on pre- order, and it arrived this morning. Oh happy, happy days....at £30ish it is an absolute bargain. At £24 it's a steal! As Jonners says elsewhere, the lens covers for the FR9 are included on the clear sprue, plus flashed over location holes for

    RP rail, plus the clear antenna beacon for an Australian F8. So expect new boxings for these marks.

    It's a cracking kit.....

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    Airfix 1/48 Meteor

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted · Edited by Bill Clark

    Nearly twice as much as the tamiya meatboxes!!Why ?

    Don't know why, but I'd say £15 or thereabouts for a Tamiya F1/F3 is a bargain.....please tell me where I can get one? At that price I'll gladly butcher the thing, use the outer wings and tail unit and graft them on to the Airfix kit as the basis of a PR10..

    One thing is for sure, and who'd have thought we could say this a few years ago.....Airfix's decals will be vastly superior to any in the Tamiya kit....

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