busnproplinerfan Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 How would you modify a YS-11 into a 748?. That's like building a Convair 880 out of a Boeing 707. There is nothing even similar in the types Not sure but they are similar, lots of cutting and gluing, Lots of filler I figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryrussell Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 The are in no way similar...you'd be total scratch building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Was hoping to make it work, mind you I don't have a great set of scale drawing for either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) I emailed S and M and the Hawker is available for 69 pounds, do your conversion. I want two, so I have to start saving, my dollar is pathetic right now to the pound. At least the two YS-11s I have can stay what they are. Edited March 5, 2015 by busnproplinerfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aukebruins Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I emailed S and M and the Hawker is available for 69 pounds, do your conversion. I want two, so I have to start saving, my dollar is pathetic right now to the pound. At least the two YS-11s I have can stay what they are. Please tell me where I can order it for that price . Auke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Please tell me where I can order it for that price . Auke The homepage is strange for a model site , but it's http://www.sandmmodels.co.uk/or just look for "s and m models". I just ordered two, have to make sure they got my money order, they don't use paypal. Edited May 8, 2015 by busnproplinerfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 The map on the site indicates that their shop is in "!Parliament Square - Westminster". Are they one of those outfits living in tents? The website is obviously only half constructed at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Can anyone provide a picture of the kit, what's included and any close ups to give some indication of the quality of the kit? I'd like to buy one but without seeing what it's like then I'm reluctant to part with money. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I broke down and bought two. I was hoping to wait for my dollar to come back up, and it did....a week after. They are supposed to be on the way with a tracking number. When I get them, I'll post pictures here, should be a week from now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 ^ Yes that would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV107 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) .... just look for "s and m models". Might I suggest that you don't 'just look for s&m models' if using a computer owned by your employer? You may find google doesn't quite understand what you're trying to find... Edited May 13, 2015 by XV107 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Might I suggest that you don't 'just look for s&m models' if using a computer owned by your employer? You may find google doesn't quite understand what you're trying to find... Or, at least, make sure you have the volume turned down, just in case.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Or, at least, make sure you have the volume turned down, just in case.... Yes it seems they maybe should've picked a bit different name just in case. I know the home page picture doesn't fit what I would think to be a model site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris57 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 And there was me thinking Selina & Mel was quite appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 And there was me thinking Selina & Mel was quite appropriate I guess just watch for the "&" and "and" part and you'll be excused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 And I suppose if they'd chosen Mel and Selina ("M&S") then some big well known retailer wouldn't have been very pleased!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I have the two Hawkers! I'll post pictures within this week. Quite nice, needs some finishing on edges, nothing to be scared of. Seems to have a similar feel to the Mach 2 Viscount kit I have. Quite a few metal parts, nice cockpit. No passemger cabin interior. there should be something made since the windows are fairly large, but not super needed. Fit seems quite good when I tried the parts. I'd like to open the doors possibly on one, I know I would have to make new ones if i did. I have to find out the proper method to clean it. tape doesn't stick well. I ordered one without the Dan Air decals, was supposed to be both without, since I'm not making it Dan Air, so I have an extra set if anyone wants. They accidently sent me the center section (as they call it, wing root fairing) for the Andover which won't work. I didn't realize the two were so different. They are sending me two correct parts and I'll send the wrong ones back, they are supplying the self addressed envelope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Here she is. One of my two. I'm still waiting for the new center section which should be here soon. I think it's a worthwhile kit. I just was on flightaware.com earlier and it show two of these flying today, one out of Yellowknife and one landing in Quebec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I just had the correct center section (or wing to fuselage fairings) as they call them sent to me. I aggreed to send the Andover ones back, they gave a an adrressed envelope to, unfortunatly they couldn't put return postage on it, but said they would reimburse me.So reaaly cool, not sure when I'll start on them, hopefully this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestow Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I bought a Andover CC2 model kit from the RAF Regiment Sqn Ldr at Tengah around 30 years ago.The Fuselage was assembled and it came with Queens Flight decals in injection moulding and unboxed!!He had quit modelling and had some of the Original old Frog Models still unbuilt,which I also bought and still have !!I finished it and compared it with the Air Uk F27 and seemed to be in correct Scale of 1:72 Never having seen this in a kit before I was surprised to find the chap had this one.It looks OK to my old eyes,so have kept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I bought a Andover CC2 model kit from the RAF Regiment Sqn Ldr at Tengah around 30 years ago.The Fuselage was assembled and it came with Queens Flight decals in injection moulding and unboxed!!He had quit modelling and had some of the Original old Frog Models still unbuilt,which I also bought and still have !!I finished it and compared it with the Air Uk F27 and seemed to be in correct Scale of 1:72 Never having seen this in a kit before I was surprised to find the chap had this one.It looks OK to my old eyes,so have kept it. I bought a Andover CC2 model kit from the RAF Regiment Sqn Ldr at Tengah around 30 years ago.The Fuselage was assembled and it came with Queens Flight decals in injection moulding and unboxed!!He had quit modelling and had some of the Original old Frog Models still unbuilt,which I also bought and still have !!I finished it and compared it with the Air Uk F27 and seemed to be in correct Scale of 1:72 Never having seen this in a kit before I was surprised to find the chap had this one.It looks OK to my old eyes,so have kept it. Wow, great find, good thing you held onto it. I guess there was more of these at one time, don't know why none are around now. Could be where the vac formed ones were made from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Never ever seen one of these before, is the Andover a conversion from some other kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Looks like a YS-11 that has been altered (shorter nose, re profiled fin etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Looks like a YS-11 that has been altered (shorter nose, re profiled fin etc) Yes that's what I thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Great minds think alike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now