fightersweep Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi All; Wasn't sure which section to put this in, so apologies if it is the wrong place! My daughter has been set a long term school project with the choice of several Bristol related topics. One of these choices is Bristol Aircraft. Of course, I've already assumed the role of over bearing Dad, and want to get involved with this one. We've had the idea of a sort of 3D timeline, using a backdrop, models, photos and some original Bristol related brochures that I have. The question I have for my learned colleagues here is, If I help her create a model timeline of Bristol Aircraft, which subjects would you chose without building absolutely everything? 1/72 would make life easier (except in the case of a Brabazon). It would be good to highlight the development from Boxkite onwards. Any thoughts? This is a Key Stage two project by the way. Thanks in advance... Regards;Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I don't know how to scale things to a Key Stage 2, but I'd look at the following: Boxkite F2b Bulldog Blenheim Beaufighter Brittania B192/Belvedere Concorde I think that's your hard core, but you might have to stretch the scale to get the Boxkite and the Brittania. Additions might be the Scout D or the monoplane M1C in WW1, the Freighter and Sycamore postwar. Important(ish) experimental aircraft that you might consider are the Bristol 138 and the 188. To reduce numbers drop the helicopters, and perhaps substitute a (Super)Freighter for the Brittania. At a real pinch drop either the Blenheim or the Beaufighter. Edited April 30, 2014 by Graham Boak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Brisfit, Bulldog, Blenheim, Beaufighter, Freighter, Britannia, with Belvedere and 188 as oddballs. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Thanks for the input so far! I do have several ideas myself, but it's nice to have some extra ideas. I think at least one Helicopter is a must...shame I don't have the time/money to include the Brabazon!! Will have to rely on a photo...or maybe a scale silhouette to give an idea of the size of the beast! Graham; Sorry, I should have explained. Key Stage Two is the 7 to 11 year old range. Regards;Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi Steve, the Helicopter Museum holds many of the Bristol Aircraft Company's records and manuals in the archives, plus they have a Bristol 192 Belvedere currently undergoing restoration; also a couple of Sycamores. There is another 192, (Cockpit only but great for close up details and photographing), and an engine alongside. Some of the guys (volunteers) used to work at BAC so I am sure they would be happy to advise on aircraft and colours/markings for any model you decide to make. EDIT - The gift shop probably has one of the largest selections of helicopters kits for sale in the UK. HTH Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Ok, for that age group it very easy to get over-enthusiastic, so I suspect trimming the list to three or four models would be better. It's always possible to add more later, and you can use the photos to fill in the gaps. Is the title "Bristol Aircraft Company" seriously being used as a cut-off, as that would rule out Concorde, and I know how proud the city is of that? Perhaps keep it as a large end picture? With the Boxkite on one large picture at the other end? As a minimum (other than one, of course) and keeping to 1/72 constant scale I suggest one biplane - the Brisfit - followed by one WW2 - Blenheim or Beaufighter - followed by one postwar which could be a helicopter. But what ideas does your daughter have? In the end the teacher will be interesting in judging that, and they are pretty good at detecting parental over-enthusiasm! You can always expand it yourself later, for your local model club or library. It could be a partial display at one of the model shows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I don't know how to scale things to a Key Stage 2, but I'd look at the following: Boxkite F2b Bulldog Blenheim Beaufighter Brittania B192/Belvedere Concorde I think that's your hard core, but you might have to stretch the scale to get the Boxkite and the Brittania. Additions might be the Scout D or the monoplane M1C in WW1, the Freighter and Sycamore postwar. Important(ish) experimental aircraft that you might consider are the Bristol 138 and the 188. To reduce numbers drop the helicopters, and perhaps substitute a (Super)Freighter for the Brittania. At a real pinch drop either the Blenheim or the Beaufighter. The bristol bullet and |Scout were big landmarks in the Bristol story as well in WW1 Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hi Two suggestions Bristol type 138, the high altitide record aircraft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Type_138 The britain first http://www.aviastar.org/air/england/bristol_142.php cheers Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The model club to which I belong is based in Bristol (Avon Scale Model Society) - and as a club project, we built as many Bristol aircraft as we could - from Boxkite to Concorde. We displayed them once at Filton....... The Brabazon was hand-carved in wood by our late John Lewis - but I have since made the excellent Amodel kit of the same in 1/72 scale... The collection is now dispersed - (IIRC they might be with Rolls Royce at Filton) - but I have the Brabazon....... Like others have pointed out, you need to scale down a bit - but if you need the Brab on loan, let me know..... Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 As Graham says , perhaps for a primary school project you should keep it simple, perhaps F2b , Blenhiem or Beaufighter and Concorde. Covers the time scale and the're easily availilble as kits. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Another thought or three. Your daughter doesn't have to make all the models but a collection of box-tops would get the message across. Either as a collage or a set of cutouts to display her artistic skills? Try to find aerial pictures of the airfield/factory, and pictures of the interiors. Raiding local newspaper archives will help and your daughter's account of doing this will impress teacher. Find an older neighbour (local old folks' home?) who used to work at the factory and use some of her memories. Rather than relying upon the press, let your daughter take her own photos of the Boxkite in the museum, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Why not build a few models and fill gaps with images? Just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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