SeaVenom Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Nice to see it coming along at last. Also nice to see clear wing lights. Something not all manufacturers do for some strange reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) I hope they'll downscale it to 1/48, like they did teaming up with Eduard for the Tempest. Nothing against large scale kits, just no room to place one with such wingspan ..... Edited May 15, 2020 by PattheCat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 2 hours ago, B_Bogus said: Looking good 😎 Not a complaint - just an observation... I’m a little surprised that the nose cap doesn’t fall on a natural panel line. For some reason I’d imagined that the cannon cover would have been a separate item, with the possibility of a detailed cannon bay. If ever an aircraft cried out for such a detail, it would have to be the ‘Crikey’. Hopefully the aftermarket (or Hi-tech release?) will provide 🤞 Hi ideal it will most likely mean aftermarket and maybe even the L6844 nose extension cheers jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 10 hours ago, B_Bogus said: Looking good 😎 Not a complaint - just an observation... I’m a little surprised that the nose cap doesn’t seem to fall on a natural panel line - or does it? For some reason I’d imagined that the cannon cover would have been a separate item, with the possibility of a detailed cannon bay. If ever an aircraft cried out for such a detail, it would have to be the ‘Crikey’. Hopefully the aftermarket (or Hi-tech release?) will provide 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Bogus Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 21 hours ago, spitfire said: That's the picture I had in mind! Having another look through the references the nose cap maybe is on a panel line after all? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic Mike Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 According to the SH July newsletter... "Later in the year, you may be looking forward to the release of a couple of brand new model kits as for example the Ki-54 or Mirage III in 1/72 or the Whirlwind in 1/32 as well" I don't know about later in the year, I'm *already* looking forward to the release! The question is whether they are actually going to release it... 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Looks good so far. One thing I would look at first is the design of the leading edge radiator intakes, which looks like they've got right. Have they designed the rear part of the engine cowl to droop with the dropped flaps, which they often were when parked. Quite an essential if building this in 1/32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Bogus Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said: Looks good so far. One thing I would look at first is the design of the leading edge radiator intakes, which looks like they've got right. Have they designed the rear part of the engine cowl to droop with the dropped flaps, which they often were when parked. Quite an essential if building this in 1/32. It looks like 'modelling skills will be required' for dropped flaps - or leading edge/radiator slats for that matter. At least they've got separate radiator shutters 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 New cockpit renders Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2020/07/sh32047-westland-whirlwind-132-prace.html V.P. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Well, that does look rather splendid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz rb fan Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 oh now i'm getting excited!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 That is very impressive indeed. The Tempest is good and that was not CAD designed I understand - this is going to be better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Bogus Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 3:42 PM, Homebee said: New cockpit renders Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2020/07/sh32047-westland-whirlwind-132-prace.html V.P. I hope it's as good in the flesh - I'd assumed this was resin, but I've been told by SH that it's plastic with the few obvious bits in PE. The detail they achieved in the Tempest give me cause for optimism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Very nice cockpit details, the seat looks a bit to square at the top though and appears either the two armour plates are missing or is it the squared off bit at the top of the seat back , should be easily remedied though . Very much looking forward to this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi Well I am hoping it comes out soon cheers Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2020/08/obr-strizlik-aneb-pripravujeme-westland.html Quote August 20, 2020 We are currently working on other projects at Westland Whirlwind Mk.I 1/32. This model is really big, compared to our average production it will really be a giant. (...) In the photos you can see the modeling of Whirlwind's chassis shafts and the testing of test printed parts of this assembly. (...) V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Will this infernal teasing never end!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Yes the wait is endless the competition now is ..... wether it gets released before or after i retire cheers jerry p.s. i think they made the real full size whirlwinds faster but it was wartime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Bogus Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 All that propeller hub detail but no gun bay detail... Still waiting patiently here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 U/c legs look good and look as though they have the correct looking rear mount. This is going to be a cracking kit. Can't wait. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/specialhobby/posts/1011137875993239 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I was undecided about this one , but this latest post says " YES " . ( Calming down now ! ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Awesome images, I can’t wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Looks like something out of Star Wars - very cool and one that I am really looking forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 15 hours ago, Scimitar F1 said: Looks like something out of Star Wars I wasn't the only one to draw that comparison then! Got to say it, this kit is going to be incredible looking at these CADs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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