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    Airfix Trafalgar class SSN 1/350

    in Maritime Modern

    Posted

    Hi

    I do not remember them on the s class refits,

    the mod site has them on the later boats, and launched internally on the S boats.

    http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...ojects/scad.htm

    The SCAD 101 is self-contained externally mounted and launched torpedo countermeasure fitted to UK Vanguard and planned for Astute class submarines. The SCAD 101 Countermeasure has acoustic multi-mode capability and is completely programmable by the user. Communications with the store including mission programming is available up until the device is launched. Once launched the countermeasure executes its mission and then scuttles to the ocean bottom.

    The 100mm diameter x 1000mm long SCAD 102 is the internally launched equivalent to the SCAD 101. It is compatible with all submarines equipped with a 100mm signal ejector. The SCAD 102 is currently fitted to all UK submarines

    So personally I do not think that the holes are them,I will search for a photo and see if it jogs my memory, but at only 100mm dia, will it be visible in 1/350.

    Arrived today from wonderland models two airfix subs, in excellent condition,well done wonderland models ....

    Cheers

    Jerry

    Bristol Hurcules on Beaufighters

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    Hi

    The pilots starter push buttons are in the pilots notes for IIf, also for VI,TFX and XI.

    And in cockpit photos of IF & IC, so it seems the mod was early on in the beaufighters service.

    Unless anyone else knows different, it would seem that a trolley acc is not needed, unless the aircraft batteries were flat.

    cheers

    Jerry

    Bristol Hurcules on Beaufighters

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted · Edited by brewerjerry

    Hi

    reading further it seems aircraft 'pre mod 850' starting controls may have needed an accumalator.as the starter switches are in the undercarriage,

    aircraft with 'mod 850', the pilot has the starter buttons on the instrument panel.

    sorry for any confusion, but the manual is 450 pages long.

    cheers

    Jerry

    Bristol Hurcules on Beaufighters

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    Hi

    just to update,on the battery location, from the maintenance manual..

    ..... two 12 volt 40 amp hour accumulators, connected in series, are mounted on trays, immediately behind the front spar on the port side of the fuselage...

    in another section it mentions there are crates covering the accumalators.

    Sorry but there are no drawings..

    cheers

    Jerry

    Bristol Hurcules on Beaufighters

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted · Edited by brewerjerry

    Thanks Jerry that's is very helpful. Look forward to any other info you can find.

    Thanks Jerry that's is very helpful. Look forward to any other info you can find.

    Hee Hee, i am slowly waking up.

    If you want a copy of the manual PM me your e mail address.

    cheers

    jerry

    converting ark royal to invincible 1:700

    in Maritime Modern

    Posted · Edited by brewerjerry

    Hi All,

    Having waited and decided the new airfix invincible is out of my modelling budget for this year, I searched e bay for a cheap 1:700 model, and there are a few about, probably due to the 1:350 release.

    I have got a dragon ark royal for about $10, but would prefer to do an invincible, anyone know what changes are required.

    cheers

    jerry

    Bristol Hurcules on Beaufighters

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted · Edited by brewerjerry

    Hi

    quote from the pilots notes for the MKVI,

    Electrical Services.

    a 24 volt dc generator on the starboard engine in parallel with a battery supplies current for :-

    .........

    Engine starters ( and booster coils when fitted )

    ........

    So batteries were fitted and possibly were used for engine starting.

    never noticed before but the generator on the port engine is 80 volt AC. ( interesting as if this engine stops it appears the radio will be dead )

    If no one else finds anything, later today I will check my files on my back up drive,

    I have two full maintenance manuals for the beaufighter so there should be something there about where the battery is fitted, maybe even a drawing.

    Cheers

    Jerry

    P.S.

    Dooh...

    Man ... am I getting computer operator error today, mind you it is only 8am here.

    Airfix Trafalgar class SSN 1/350

    in Maritime Modern

    Posted · Edited by brewerjerry

    Hi

    I have two on the way from wonderland models who I think had 10% off ?

    Which helped a little to offset the horrendous shipping charges to canada, not wonderlands fault.

    Lets hope for somemore types.. Conqueror, Superb, Revenge...

    I would like to build one of each class I worked on as a dockyardie.

    Cheers

    Jerry

    Is it just me or

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted · Edited by brewerjerry

    Hi

    I thought revell were bringing out a 1/32 HE-111P, for October...... or has this changed.

    If so the release of the 1/32 kit will explain the re release of HE-111 & V1 in 1/48th.

    Cheers

    Jerry

    04696 Heinkel He 111 P

    Scale 1:32

    Release date 10/2010

    No. of parts 250

    Length 513 mm

    Wingspan 706 mm

    Skill Level 3

    1:700 type 42 destroyers

    in Maritime Cold War to 1990

    Posted

    Hi All,

    After a bit of web surfing I was able to find the answer,via this link,

    http://www.ipmsusa2.org/Reviews/Kits/First...0_liverpool.htm

    It states...

    Dragon has issued five separate kits of Type 42 ships: Sheffield, Exeter, Manchester, York and Liverpool. Skywave issued the Sheffield, Manchester and York from which Dragon's molds came from. Revell Germany also uses the same molds for kits of the Sheffield, Manchester and Exeter.

    Cheers

    jerry

    HMS Vanguard S-28 SSBN WIP

    in Maritime Modern

    Posted

    Hi

    Nice builds , I got one for last christmas, a sort of reminder for my days a dockie in the devonport submarine refit complex.

    I hope to get around to building it this winter, along with a few other projects,one long term one is to do a 1:350 V&C , S or T class hunter killer, or possibly scratch build if I really have no choice.

    Out of curiosity does anyone do a 1:700 Vanguard, as most of my sub stash is 1:700.

    Cheers

    Jerry

    1/192 scale 'scratch' HMS Intrepid

    in Maritime Cold War to 1990

    Posted

    Hi

    Excellent post, and lucky find,

    Please keep us updated with your progress,I am interested in doing hermes, and your build is giving me ideas.

    It is amazing what is left on board ship,I remember when I was a dockie in devonport, the odd things we would find when starting a refit, one item I recall someone found was a guitar.

    I hope after finishing the model you do not throw away the plans,if disposing of them, I am sure the IWM would love them.

    Cheers

    Jerry

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