DaveCS Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 As an FYI - since this is only something I've heard via a source at my LHS I figure the "Rumourmonger" thread is probably the best place to put it - apparently Belcher Bits is working on a FULL Canadair Northstar conversion for the Revell C-54/DC-4 kit - this will include resin bits and decal sheet (and instructions of course...) No timeline has been noted but with this Revell kit out there (and in the current production run) one would make the assumption that it could be sometime soon!! (hopefully 2016). Cheers,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice, but the grief the Revell kit is giving me on the one I am trying to build, I may give it a miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCS Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yikes... that's not a good sign Paul!! Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Source: http://www.primeportal.net/models/thomas_voigt10/revell/index.php?Page=2 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm not one for rivet counting etc. But the BALAIR titles on the model fuselage were only used on the cargo version, they were a lot smaller like the photo (real aircraft pictured) for the airliner. I very much doubt I'd build it in this scheme, far to many water bombers to do first... but worth a mention, anyone know if thats the final decal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 It's a pre production kit, everytime at Nuremberg you see not what we have later in the box. keep calm and wait for the first in box review in September. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Canadair North Star and Argonaut conversion set in view by Aircraft in Miniature. Source: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235005001-canadair-argonaut-conversion/#entry2405929 Neil sent me the following picture showing the parts included in the conversion. The engines are in resin with white metal props and exhaust stacks. The kit includes different exhaust stacks for the original Canadair North Star, RCAF & BOAC variants XVTonker V.P. Edited July 5, 2016 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
politicni komisar Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I hope someone makes decals for Israeli C-54 and even C-46 In 1/72 &144 scale. P.k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) The masters for the Canadair North Star or Argonaut have arrived and the set is now going into production. Source: http://www.aim72.co.uk/page179.html Canadair North Star or Argonaut Engine Conversion Set At the end of the second World War the only transport aircraft available were American and Canadair produced a modified version of the DC-4 which was pressurised and fitted with four Rolls Royce Merlin engines. BOAC operated this type of aircraft as the Argonaut. As initially delivered, each engine was fitted with exhaust stacks on both sides of each engine, but this made the cabin very noisy. So ‘cross-over’ exhausts were fitted with the exhaust being on the outboard side of each nacelle and blanking plates on the inboard side of each nacelle, and this conversion covers engines for both variants. This conversions allows these variants of the aircraft to be modelled: - All variants as delivered with exhausts on both sides of each nacelle. - The Argonaut with BOAC cross-over exhausts on the outboard side and blanks on the inboard side of each nacelle. This conversion does NOT cover the TCA cross-over exhaust version because the upper cowlings on these aircraft were slightly bulged. The conversion set consists of: - 4 x cast resin Merlin engines - 4 x cast metal propellers - 4 x cast metal cooling air scoops - 4 x cast metal intake blanks - 4 x cast metal ram air intakes - 4 x cast metal BOAC inboard exhaust blanks - 4 x cast metal BOAC cross-over exhaust stacks - 8 x cast metal exhaust stacks - detailed instructions. V.P. Edited July 6, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Looking good. Hannants yet to show availability or price. Remember the old BOAC one at Heathrow many years ago G-ALHD springs to mind for some reason. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) What are the chances of an ATL-98 conversion for this kit at some point? I'm wondering if I should pick up the Revell C-54 just in case.... Best regards; Steve Edited July 8, 2016 by fightersweep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Source: http://www.aim72.co.uk/page179.html - ref. TWC72019 - Canadair C-4 North Star & Argonaut engines (original ejector exhausts) conversion pack, for all variants as initially delivered with exhaust stacks on both sides of each nacelle. -ref. TWC72020 - TCA Canadair Four engines (cross-over exhausts) conversion pack, with exhausts on the outboard side and blanking plates on the inboard side of each nacelle and the raised upper cowling profile. ref. TWC72021 - BOAC Canadair Argonaut engines (cross-over exhausts) conversion pack. with exhausts on the outboard side and blanking plates on the inboard side of each nacelle. V.P. Edited July 21, 2016 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Nice, unfortunately no decals at the moment. (windows!) modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Canadair North Star conversion set by Belcher Bits - ref. BL19 Source: http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/172conv/bl19.htm Quote Canadair North Star 1/72 This set provides the conversion parts to modify the Revell C-54 into a Canadair North Star as used by the RCAF in the 50s. This kit includes resin and white metal engine cowlings (supplied under license from Transport Wings) as well as a comprehensive decal sheet enabling one to depict any RCAF North Star. As a bonus, additional resin and vacuform parts are included and decals provided to depict the sole Rockcliffe Ice Wagon, a research aircraft used to investigate wing icing. V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCS Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I sent Mr Belcher an email regarding the Northstar conversion - the link on his site to the instructions points toward the "Minuteman III" kit of his so I'm curious if these have even started shipping as of yet. According to the auto reply I received it appears that all orders from him are currently delayed and will begin again on October 25. Once I hear back and get more information I'll post here. Cheers, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 On 20/10/2016 at 19:57, DaveCS said: I sent Mr Belcher an email regarding the Northstar conversion - the link on his site to the instructions points toward the "Minuteman III" kit of his so I'm curious if these have even started shipping as of yet. It's OK now: http://www.belcherbits.com/images/172conv/bl19inst.pdf V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCS Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Yep.. I just checked the site today before coming here - and this would suggest to me that he's shipping these conversion kits now. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belcherbits Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Correct in your assumption, Dave. Instructions finished, starting to ship (although there will be a short hiatus while I attend Scale Modelworld next weekend). Mike Belcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 The "Heathrow Argonaut" was G-ALHJ "Arcturus" IIRC. There was a small piece on her move to the fire pits in an early edition of FlyPast showing her on hover pallets during the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Released - ref. 03910 - Douglas C-54D Skymaster 70th Anniversary Berlin Airlift https://www.revell.de/en/products/model-building/aircraft/world-war-ii/id/03910.html V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 New boxing - ref. 03920 - Douglas C54D Skymaster "Thunderbirds" Platinum edition including Photo Etch parts Source: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/douglas-c54d-skymaster-thunderbirds-platinum-edition--including-photo-etch-parts-christmas-special-03920-revell-4009803039206-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=159438 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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