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    British Airways Fairey Rotodyne! Red Tail Delight!

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    On 4/22/2024 at 12:32 PM, AdrianMF said:

    Terrific! That rotor hub deserves a Saturday morning science fiction serial all of its own - where's Gerry Anderson when you need him?

     

    Regards,

    Adrian

     

    Ha ha, very Thunderbirdery!

    On 4/22/2024 at 1:29 PM, scautomoton said:

    Agreed, now the rotor is on it really brings it all together. Personally I feel the nacelles would look better painted, but overall a fantastic rendition.

     

    @woody37, where did you get the base? Or did you make it?

     

    I never thought of painting the nacelles, I did think about painting the prop hubs blue, but wanted to give it that traditional Negus look. Yes, the base was made using static grass. Still needs a bit of work to it, but it sets the model off more than a white plain background.

     

    Cheers guys :)

     

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    British Airways Fairey Rotodyne! Airfix 1/72

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    14 hours ago, veg said:

    Is that a para at the back ? Fantastic job. Truly impressive 

     

    Not sure what you mean on the para? There's some civvy passengers in it

    14 hours ago, stringbag said:

    Hi Neil.

    Excellent Matey.  You couldn't have chosen a more plausible scheme in my view.  Another winner.

    Speak soon.

     

    Chris.

     

    Thanks mate, catch up soon :)

     

    12 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said:

    What a great idea and so well executed. Ive always wondered about a 60's Support Command whay if  in early Hercules colours.

     

    Now that's a great idea! Hopefully someone steels your idea!

     

     

    Thanks for all the comments everyone, this is certainly one of those failed projects that lines the British aviation archives. 

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    British Airways Fairey Rotodyne! Airfix 1/72

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    Despite early issues with noise levels, the progression of the rotor tip jet design led to a more satisfactory decibel level that paved the way for a niche service operated by the Fairey Rotodyne. Its ability to serve more remote parts of the UK that never had the benefit of runways made it popular due to it's flexibility of cabin design where seats could be removed and freight loaded with ease via the large rear doors. It entered service with BEA in the mid 60's and served into the late 80's with British Airways in a largely similar and uninterrupted capacity. Capability evolved through the addition of upgraded avionics, a radar and more powerful engines and it's service demonstrated an excellent safety record. Operating costs eventually brought about an end to it's role, some of which was replaced by more economical replacements, but some services were sadly ended as BA re-evaluated it's commitments. 

     

    Of course, this is a 'What-if', the re-released classic Airfix kit that I couldn't wait to have a play with! I'd had this idea for a while and being a 'What-if' took the pressure off creating something accurate. It was about pure fun and nostalgia!

     

    The basic kit is well....basic! sink marks and an abundance of rivets typical of that era are present. I wasn't against keeping the rivets, however many had to be destroyed filling sink marks and removing seams so it was easier to remove them all and re-rivet afterwards. The Negus livery was painted and spare decals used for the lettering. The home printed registration was chosen due to being approximately from the era that would have been first flight and being one of the few serials that wasn't assigned to an aircraft (based on my quick research!). 

     

    The paint is all MRP lacquers, with the blue being a mix of Oxford & Blue hornet blue. Thanks to those that contributed along the way with advice and inspiration :)

     

    The build thread is here:

     

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    The interior was fitted out with some seats from an OO gauge railway carriage and pre-painted figures added to bring it to life. The windows were sanded flat to remove distortion so that the interior is more visible:

     

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    Thanks for looking

    Neil

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    Clipped winged Blenheim

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    Sorry for the late response (to my own post lol!). I'm sure the one in the pic I shared had a turret installed. @Graham Boak mentions a clearer shot with the tips removed, but I couldn't see that. The aircraft flying over appear to be Buffalo's, so it does give a good chance of the video used being from the Singapore area.

    Clipped winged Blenheim

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    Hi all,

     

    Just watching Nazi Megastructures on TV and came across a short video believed to be Singapore if the clip is accurate. What grabbed my attention was a clipped winged Blenheim, I've never seen one before. Does anyone have more info on the set up?

     

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    Cheers

    Neil

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    British Airways Fairey Rotodyne! Red Tail Delight!

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    Sorry about the lack of posts recently, real life has been getting in the way a bit. Had a bit of momentum this week, there's only the rotor to do then it's finished. I was looking to put the reg on the tails, but wasn't happy with blending the red of the home made decal in to the background so chose to put them on the fuselage instead. also added a radome copying the Sea King idea as well as a few other minor details that 'might' of found there way into service requirements. 

     

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    Cheers

    Neil 

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    C130,XV208, One plane, 3 very different stories.

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    Sorry for contributing to thread drift, but I think it shows how much affection and relevance the Herc had in many peoples lives.

     

    @amos brierley, my memories fade now of our times back them, but I do remember vividly one flight with 20-30 cadets on board doing several hours of 'touch n goes'. Many were sick and the 'liquid' was swishing around on the floor as we continually descended and climbed! Oh, the smell 🤣

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    C130,XV208, One plane, 3 very different stories.

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    On 3/17/2024 at 11:22 PM, fatalbert said:

    Looking good there,nice to see a picture of XV295,my favourite Herc,i was involed with the modification fitting the llltv camera below the front window and the the turret below the radome,a great job to be involved with.

    Just checked my 3822 and XV295 was one I flew on when I was in air cadets (70Sqn), same squadron as @amos brierley, did you get on that one too mate?

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