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Next year is ETPS's 70th Anniversary and they are looking to gather together a model of every aircraft type operated by ETPS. The plan is to fill a display space and place the model donors name on a plaque.
I have heard about this through a contact at ETPS and have tried contacting IPMS Salisbury about this but not heard anything from them. So I thought I had better open this out to a wider audience.
Anybody out there got a model they want to donate or build for display at ETPS?
I have a Word list which details the types and regs they are after. Not sure how to make it available here.
But while I am trying to do that, please have a think, and let me know if you are interested.
cheers
GrantThere we go - below is the list, current to 1991. Where there are multiple regs, only one example is required.
Aircraft
Date
Serial numbers
Airspeed A.S.10. Oxford I
(6/43-5/53)
AS504, HN272, HN581, HN782, LX198, MP449, NM247, NM805, PG935, PG936, PH122, PH509, RR328, RR345.
Airspeed A.S.10. Oxford II
(5/44-6/45)
T1257, AB658, AB705
Armstrong Whitworth A.W.55. Apollo
(9/54-9/55)
VX224 '15'
Armstrong Whitworth A. W.660 Argosy C.1
(4/71-5/77)
XN814, XR105
Auster AOP.5
(9/47-7/50)
TJ524, TW460
Auster AOP.6
(11/48-6/53)
VF627
Avro 652A Anson C.19
(12/46-3/51)
VP509
Avro 652A Anson T.21
(3/49-11/51)
VV319
Avro 683 Lancaster I
(5/44- /46)
R5612, 85842, HK710, ME830, PP789
Avro 683 Lancaster II
(4/45-11/45)
ED491, EE108
Avro 694 Lincoln B.2
(10/46-9/57)
RF354, RF416 '15', RF456 '15', RF528, RF534, RF535 '16', RF538
Avro 696 Shackleton MR.2
(11/60-3/62)
WG557
Avro 701 Athena T.2
(8/50-4/52)
VR568, VR578, VW890, VW893
Avro 707B
(56- /57)
VX790 '19'
B.A.C. One-Eleven Srs.479FU
(3/84- date)
ZE432
B.A.C. Jet Provost T.5
(7/75-date)
XS230
Beagle Basset CC.I
(3/68-date)
XS742, XS743
Blackburn Beverley C.1
(/57- /58)
XB259 '17'
Boulton Paul P.108 Balliol T.1
(7/52-5/53)
VL892
Boulton Paul P.108 Balliol T.2
(1/52-7/53)
VR592, VR597, VR605, VW899
Bristol 152 Beaufort II
(6/43-10/43)
AW343
Bristol 171 Sycamore 3
(7/54-3/58)
XH682
de Havilland D.H.82A. Tiger Moth II
(4/45-10/46)
T6831, T6859
de Havilland D.H.89A. Dominie I
(9/45-5/53)
HG715
de Havilland D.H.98A. Mosquito II
(3/44-9/44)
W4090
de Havilland D.H.98. Mosquito III
(4/47-4/52)
HJ888, HJ898 '23', LR567, RR284, TW101, VP342
de Havilland D.H.98. Mosquito IV
(2/44- /44)
DZ590
de Havilland D.H.98. Mosquito VI
(2/45-11/45)
HX855, RF644, RF648, RS505
de Havilland D.H.98. Mosquito B.20
(2/44- /44)
KB328
de Havilland D.H.98. Mosquito B.25
(3/45-6/45)
KB552
de Havilland D.H.98. Mosquito B.35
(9/47-6/49)
RS719, RS720, RS721
de Havilland D.H.100. Vampire F.1
(6/46-4/50)
TG338, TG345, TG368, TG386, TG387, TG388, F313
de Havilland D.H.100. Vampire F.3
(12/49-3/51)
VT818, VT857
de Havilland D.H.100. Vampire FB.5
(3/49-7/53)
VV618, VV620, VV672, VV679, VZ350, VZ835, WG801
de Havilland D.H.104. Devon C.1
(12/51-11/67
VP979 '4', VP980 '1', WF984 '4', XA879 '2'
de Havilland D.H.112. Venom FB.1
(10/52-7/53)
WE282
de Havilland D.H.112. Sea Venom FAW.21
(6/58-11/58)
WM574 '18'
de Havilland D.H.115. Vampire T.11
(6/58-5/62)
WZ451 '16', WZ475 '17'
de Havilland D.H.C1. Chipmunk T.10
(6/58- 2/75)
WB549 7', WD321 '3', WD3}34 '3', WD374 '3'
Douglas Boston- IIIA
(2/45- /46)
BZ252, BZ346
Douglas Dakota III
(11/45-10/46)
TS431
English Electric Canberra B.2
(8/59-10/69)
WE121 '19', WH715 '27', WH854 '30', WH876, WJ730, '18', WJ994 '19', WK129
English Electric Canberra T.4
(6/58-1/82)
WH844, WJ865, WJ867 '10'
English Electric Lightning T.4
(5/66-11/75)
XL629 '23'
English Electric Lightning T.5
(7/75-8/87)
XS422, XS457
Fairey Swordfish II
(3/45-10/45)
HS642
Fairey Firefly I
(8/46-6/52)
Z1953, DK429, PP639, PP641, PP648
Fairey Gannet T.2
(9/55-6/62)
XA515 '24', XG873 '27'
Fieseler Storch
(6/50- /50)
VP546
Gloster G.41A Meteor RI
(4/45- /46)
EE213
Gloster G.41CIE Meteor F.3
(7/45-6/49)
EE348, EE350, EE397, EE398
Gloster G.41F Meteor F.4
(8/46-4/52)
EE454, EE491, EE568, VT338, VS302, VW303
Gloster G.43 Meteor T.7
(5/58-11/66)
WA638 '8', WF822 '11', WH231 '8', WL377, WL488 '11'
Gloster G.41K Meteor F.8
(1/52-9/55)
VZ438, WF752, WH498, WK660 '9'
Gloster G.47 Meteor NF.11
(6/58-3/60)
WD765 '5', WD769 '1', WD797 '9'
Gloster G.47 Meteor NF.14
(8/59-6/62)
WS793 '5', WS845 '6'
Grunau Baby
/46-?) - LN:
LN:ST
Handley Page H.P.57. Halifax I
(5/43- 8/43)
L9520
Handley Page H.P.57. Halifax II
(7/43- 11/43)
R9436
Handley Page H.P.61. Halifax III
(?)
LV904
Handley Page H.P.57. Halifax V
(5/44-10/44)
DK236, LL272, LL397
Handley Page H.P.68. Hastings C.1
5/53-5/62)
TG501 '17'
Hawker Hurricane I
(5/43-6/43)
L2006
Hawker Hurricane IIA
(6/43-9/43)
Z2399
Hawker Hurricane IIC
(8/43-9/44)
LD264, LF418,LF422
Hawker Tempest II
(8/45-11/49)
MW767, MW775, MW791, MW813, PR622, PR918, PR919
Hawker Tempest V
(3/45-10/45)
JN732, JN739, JN770
Hawker Tempest VI
(/46-?) - NX
NX121, NX243
Hawker Sea Fury FB.10
(3/48-7/53)
SR661, TF895, TF897, TF922
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11
(5/52-7/53)
WE728
Hawker Sea Fury T.20
(2/52-6/53)
VX818
Hawker Sea Hawk F.1/FGA.4
(/53-10/59)
WF196 '27', WV910'20'
Hawker Hunter F.1
(9/55-9/59)
WT572 '26', WT621 '23', WT624 '26'
Hawker Hunter F.4
(7/59-3/62)
WV374, XF940 '25', XF969 '26', XF970 '25'
Hawker Hunter F.6
(1/65-5/82)
WW592 '26', XE587, XF375 '6'
Hawker Hunter T.7
(5/60-date)
WV253 '24', XJ615 '23', XL564, XL579 '25', XL612, XL616
Hawker Siddeley Andover C.1
(9/75- date)
XS606
Hawker Siddeley Hawk T.1
(5/81-date)
XX313, XX341, XX342, XX343
Hunting-Percival Provost T.1
(4/53-9/67)
WV420 '21', WV425 '21', WV551, WV577 '22', XF685 '20'
Hunting-Percival Pembroke C.1
(/55- 5/58)
WV698, WV710'25'
Lockheed Hudson III
(4/45- /46)
T9418, V9222
Miles M.9 Master I
(/43- /44)
T8886
Miles M.16 Mentor I
(/44-6/44)
L4393
Miles M.19 Master II
(1/44-5/44)
DM345, DM427, EM389
Miles M.27 Master III
(5/43-10/43)
W8537
North American Harvard IIB
(5/44-3/51)
FS718, FS902, FX229, FX281, FX337, FX354, FX365 '1', X371, X373, FX402, KF177, KF314, KF427 '3', KF562
North American Mitchell II
(8/43-10/44)
FL192, FL215, FL688, FV984
Panavia Tornado F.2
(11/87-date)
ZD900, ZD935
Percival P.31A Proctor IV
(6/43- /43)
MX451
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
(4/65-2/75)
XT610 '22'
Sepecat Jaguar GR.1
(1/82-date)
XX119
Sepecat Jaguar T.2
(7/76-date)
XX145, XX830, XX835, XX841, XX844, XX915, XX916
Schleicher Ka6OR
(7/69-4/75)
XW640
Short S.B.5.
(12/65-11/67)
WG768 '28'
Siebel Si 204
(6/46- /47)
Slingsby Sedbergh TX.1
(3/68-4/75)
WB920
Slingsby Olympia
(6/47-11/69)
VV400 '60', VV401
Slingsby Sky
(8/52-1/75)
XA876 '59'
Supermarine Spitfire VB
(2/44-10/44)
W3112, W3322
Supermarine Spitfire VC
2/44- /44)
MA648
Supermarine Spitfire VII
2/44- /44)
AB450
Supermarine Spitfire VIII
(6/44-9/44)
LV674
Supermarine Spitfire IX
(2/44- /47)
BS352, JL165, ML174, NH174, NH194, NH478, SL663
Supermarine Spitfire XII
(2/44- /44)
MB878
Supermarine Spitfire XIII
(2/44-11/44)
W3112
Supermarine Spitfire F.21
(4/45- /46)
LA192
Supermarine Spitfire F.22
(5/52-1/53)
PK495
Supermarine Seafire F.46
(/46-4/48)
LA546, LA549, LA557, LA558
Supermarine Seafire F.47
(4/48-6/49)
PS944, PS945
Supermarine Swift F.7
(8/60-9/61)
XF113 '19'
Supermarine Scimitar F.1
(/63-/7/64)
XD216 '22'
Vickers 417 Wellington III
(2/44-10/45)
X3549, X3788, BK450
Vickers 498 Viking IA/C.2
(3/50-9/52)
VL231 '22', VW215
Vickers 651 Valetta C.1
(10/48-9/55)
VL266, VL268, WD171 '24'
Vickers 664 Valetta T.3
(9/55- /59)
WJ463 '21'
Vickers 668 Varsity T.1
(3/52-9/61)
VX828 '12', VX835, WF381 '14', WF387 '15', WJ937 '12', WL681 '11'
Vickers 7441745 Viscount
(1/62-5/72)
XR801, XR802
Westland WS.51 Dragonfly HR.1/HR.3
(6/58-2/65)
VX595 '29',WG662 '28'
Westland WS.55 Whirlwind HAS. 7/HAR.3
(12/62-3/71)
XK907 '9', XJ759 '4'
Westland WS.5513 Whirlwind HAR.10
(7/68-2/77)
XJ398, XJ409
Westland P.531 Scout AH.1
(1/65-date)
XP165 '5', XP849, XR436 '4'
Westland Wessex HU.5
(9/77-10/85)
XS509
Westland Sea King HAS.1, HC.4
(12/71-date)
XV370, XV371, ZG829
Westland/Aerospatiale Gazelle HT.3
(5/78-date)
XZ936, XZ939
Westland/Aerospatiale Puma HC.1
(12/72-12/75)
XW233
Westland WG.13 Lynx AH.1/AH.7
(2/82-date)
XX510, XZ179, ZD560
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Looks like the refurb has gone well.
But - no rigging? Go on - you know you want to!
cheers
Grant
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That is a pretty good mix of genres, Love the figures.
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Grant
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I am sorry to be the one to say this but, for me, those panels lines and rivets are far too heavy. It looks like a die-cast.
Which is a shame because the paint job looks really nice and clean and the decals look painted on.
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Grant
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Well 2011 was a very slow year, so I promised myself I would get some made this year.
January saw the completion of a 1/72nd Airfix Sea King, in the rather fetching Norwegian colour scheme.
Spurred on, in February I went for colour again, this time the 1/72nd Eduard Weekend Edition Albatros D.V.
May saw the completion of a rebuild for the archive guys at work. Somebody had dropped a scratch built balsa model
of a Blackburn Bluebird, so I cleaned it up, made some new decals for the side panel and replaced the propeller.
Then, I had a bit of a set back. The 1/72nd Profiline MD 500. I didn't seal the doors properly and got paint
sprayed all over the inside. The cleaning attempts resulted in a broken kit. So I saved the floats and decals
and will try again sometime.
To cheer myself up I did a quick build of the 1/72nd Airfix Angel Interceptor. Pure Nostalgia!
The I turned to aerobatic teams for even more colour. First up, in June, was a 1/72nd Airfix F-86
in the colours of the Frecce Tricolori. A rare blue sky day saw some nice photos taken.
The was followed, in August, by another 1/72nd Airfix F-86, this time in Turkish 'Flying Swan' team markings.
Throughout, a WNW SE5a had been moving along in the background, and October saw that finished.
Come December I put the finishing touches to a 1/72nd Karaya Gloster III Schneider racer
and I built a 1/72nd ESCI F-5A in the colours of the Norwegian display team the 'Flying Jokers'.
I have yet to make the pole(s) for the in-flight display, but you get the idea...
9/10 for the year (when I normally only manage about 4).
For 2013 it looks like:
For the Grandson of someone who worked on the S.6B:
1/72nd Pavla Supermarine S.6B
For the SPLASH SIG table at Telford:
1/72nd CMR Sikorsky S-38
1/72nd Hobbyboss Otter with Khee Kha Turbo conversion
Happy New Year everyone
cheers
Grant
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Well it is a start I suppose - but why not in 1/72 as well? All there recent 'must have' stuff has just been too big (Nimrod in 1/72 for instance - seriously!). Who nowadays has the room, or the dosh?
Bah. Humbug.
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Nicely done. I particularly like the under wing surface with the tape colouration, just the right amount of difference.
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Grant
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Yes I forgot its only the army and navy that will have merlins not the raf
Oh dear - don't let the two Squadrons at RAF Benson here you say that!! The army do not operate Merlins, but the RAF definitely do.
As for UK SAR - probably AW189s, hopefully built in the UK.
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Grant
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What everybody else said! That is a very good finish, that really does hit the sweet spot.
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Grant
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OooH! A nice addition to the British research range available nowadays.
Grant
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I should get in touch with him quick! I bought a Mk7 off him 2-3 years ago, at Telford, and he went back a dug out the G-LYNX bits from his cellar and sent them over for me. To my shame I haven't finished it yet. Not the kit's fault, just me getting in the modelling doldrums and it hasn't worked it's way to the top of the pile againg yet.
Anyway - he might have some left. So definitely worth an email.
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Grant
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That looks like a good finish, and the photos are brilliant.
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Grant
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Nice job, what colour did you use for the PC10. Rigging looks good too.
I've built 8 of their kits so far and I would definitely recommend getting some more.
It is painted with Humbrol enamels throughout using the colours specified in the instructions. So that makes the PC10 Humbrol 155.
8 kits! That is pretty good going. Space isn't an issue for you then
Thanks Mike and Pete, glad you like it.
Cheers
Grant
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Here is my first, and probably not the last, Wingnut Wings kit - their SE.5a 'Hisso'.
I don't often work in this scale, so it all looked very large, but the only problem that caused was in handling the model and not bashing it against the work bench as I turned it around.
You do have to read the instructions several pages ahead, and then figure out how you are going to proceed, but essentially the kit went together very well - almost a snap fit in places.
A big push to get it finished in time for Yeovilton, but made it just in time.
But enough waffle, here are the pics. Any and all comments welcome.
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Grant
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An interestingly long lead time, which gives me the option to plan ahead for this one. The stash already has 2 Tornados and an F-14 which I need to get on and DO something with. This looks like a perfect fit.
Count me in with an attempt at a 'Shiny Two' Tornado and an Iranian Tomcat.
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Grant
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Great link. I did that on an E28/39 kit and it wroks a treat, as long as you are not in a hurry.
The best bit is you can change the orientation (of the really cheap tescos own foil) to get tonal changes, and even use wire wool to get a high shine. Plus it is really metal! If you can, avoid a varnish finish as that changes completely the metal effect.
good luck!
Grant
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Congrats to the winners and well done everyone. Some very colourful additions to our display cases!
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Grant
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Ok. As you asked nicely.
A nice one of the DVa stalking the RE8
The SE5a (good reference material)
A nice close up of the Pup.
For the inter war years the Brisfit and the Hind
Here was my first look at a Lysander in the air
And then the splendid day was rounded of with some truly unique sites
Well I have seen the boxkite in the air. I have taken the photos - but I STILL don't believe it!!
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Grant
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Well I am now kicking myself for not having made the effort before. There were so many firsts for me I actually filled up the camera card!
And it was so civilized aswell. Most people turned up after midday (so I needn't have got up at stupid o'clock) and it wasn't that busy. I nice relaxing day getting real close to some amazing machines.
I shan't fill up the site with loads of pics, but here are a couple of the stars of the show.
Gene DeMarco in the RE8. Those guys at TVAL are doing some amazing stuff!
And Kermit Weeks in the Albatros DVa
A quite incredible sight, seeing those two in the air together.
So, I will be making that trip more regularly in future and am looking forward to seeing the Comet racer in the air in October.
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Grant
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Brilliant effort! As AD said a unique model, a very pretty as well.
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Grant
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A terrific speed build. I didn't think you would make it!
Another nice F-86 for the GB.
Well done.
Grant
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Well done to you and Anthony for getting this GB going and for building some great models yourself.
The voting will be very difficult (as ever!), but it will be nice to review all the completed builds again.
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Grant
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Nice one Tony. Lovely BMF and a base as well! Cracking Job.
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Grant
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Glad you liked it guys.
The tank decals came with the Aerodecal set (which was nice).
I had it on a pole next to the Frecce Tricolouri F-86 at club night last night and the pair looked really good (even if I say so myself), though it is definitely helped by the F-86 being such a pretty aeroplane.
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Grant
Duxford next week....
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Welllll,
I'd quite like to take a shot from the back seat of a P-51, with a Spitfire in view off the port wing...
Oh! That wasn't what you meant? Oh well have a nice day anyway.
cheers
Grant