snowen250 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 What are the differences between engine fronts on IA and IC? Those in the CAD renders look like IC units to me, do you have any images to show the error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 25 minutes ago, snowen250 said: What are the differences between engine fronts on IA and IC? Those in the CAD renders look like IC units to me, do you have any images to show the error? Probably has something to do with the fact the CAD images are for a 1C as the first releases is the 1C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowen250 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Probably has something to do with the fact the CAD images are for a 1C as the first releases is the 1C Yes, but the gentleman was saying the CAD showed 1A engines. However I wasn't aware there were any differences in the front of the engines, so was wondering what the issue was? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 It looks like I have to admit mia culpa, I've gone back to my references which had me convinced that the MkIc didn't have the slotted baffle In front of the engine only to find a photo of a MkIc with them. Oh well it's better to have them so they can be left off as required rather than to have to scratch them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Mixing variants on the CAD renders is something they have done before (Shackleton, Phantom spring to mind). I'd be surprised if they only do one version. I hope someone does a conversion to the early mk I without the power operated turrets, although that might make for an expensive model! Have to go an look for a mk Ic with the low level fuselage demarcation scheme as well Edited July 5, 2017 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) According to Wikipedia, here are the Wellington production numbers Pegasus Engine Mk.I - 183 Mk.Ia - 187 Mk.Ic - 2,685 GR.Mk.VIII (Mk.Ic) - 307 Merlin Mk.II - 401 Mk.VI (High altitude version with long span wings and bullet-shaped pressurized cockpit pod - 63 Hercules Mk.III - 1,517 Mk.X - 3,804 GR.Mk.XI (Mk.X) - 307 GR.Mk.XII (Mk.X) - 58 GR.Mk.XIII (Mk.X) - 844 GR.Mk.XIV (Mk.X) - 841 Pratt&Whitney Mk.IV - 220 Hopefully, Airfix will tool up the kit to accommodate the MK.X and the associated Coastal Command GR versions. Any chance of someone doing a Mk.VI conversion? Edited July 5, 2017 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshirt Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 7 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: Any chance of someone doing a Mk.VI conversion? Maybe Blackbird Models may do one if they see a market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dragonborn Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/this-month-at-airfix-june17?utm_campaign=1842881_Airfix - This month %40 - Week 13 2017&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Hornby PLC&_%24ja=tsid%3A71284&dm_i=2DJZ,13HZ5,GV3HA,3BDL8,1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Oh, the "bullet shaped" long winged Mk.VI wasn't the most good looking aircraft I've seen. But for sure not without interest... http://www.chaddesdenhistoricalgroup.co.uk/2011/01/the-wellington-mk-6/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Source: http://imodeler.com/2017/11/telford-kit-news-airfix-172-vickers-wellington-preview/ Test build and sprues on display at SMW Telford 2017. Release expected in May 2018. Quote V.P. Edited November 12, 2017 by Homebee 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Totally unbuildable. They've missed the wooden stringers off the inside of the fuselage. Yes I know you won't be able to see them when the kit is built, but I'll know they're not there. . Joking aside, do you paint the geodetic structure first and then infill with red dope fabric or fabric first and then the structure? I cab see it going to be either a therapeutic or intensely frustrating exercise. Those (unavoidable) ejector pin marks. Scrape or cover with a square of plastic card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Ignore them. There's no way they're going to be visible inside such a busy 1/72 interior through canopy parts. If you decide to do a massive cutaway then maybe fill them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 That looks fantastic. Right down to the in scale Brownings. No need for resin replacements there. I can't wait for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 That upper cowling on the wing looks a trifle odd? Is this because Hercules and P&W engined versions have different fairing shapes? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 That does look nice, and I'm very happy with the bomb doors moulded in place like that, it will save a lot of work attaching those small individual doors. I'll start saving now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Max Headroom said: That upper cowling on the wing looks a trifle odd? Is this because Hercules and P&W engined versions have different fairing shapes? Trevor Separate wing covers, are they planning a Mk.II maybe ? Edit: I see the center part is fixed so that wouldn't work for a Mk.II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 10 hours ago, Work In Progress said: Ignore them. There's no way they're going to be visible inside such a busy 1/72 interior through canopy parts. If you decide to do a massive cutaway then maybe fill them. I did suggest to the Airfix team that a fuselage half of just the geodetics would be a good idea - if only to show off all the detail they had put inside. you can see from the faired over holes and cut line in the nose that great thought has gone into getting many Marks of Wellington out of this mould. We have years of fun ahead. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Warwick would be nice to follow Wimpy... J-W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishKiwi Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have been wanting to do a Wellington 1c of 75 (NZ) sqdn. In particular, the aircraft of Ward VC. The MPM was going to be the first choice, but now the Airfix offering is a much better option. It would also be good if Airfix could also do a GR Mk. VIII variant that was used as a torpedo bomber operating from Malta during 1942 in 221 and 38 sqdns. Lastly, a little more effort could produce a Vickers Warwick in both as a ASR Mk.I and a GSR Mk.II/Mk.V. I hope Airfix is listening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 17 hours ago, IrishKiwi said: I have been wanting to do a Wellington 1c of 75 (NZ) sqdn. In particular, the aircraft of Ward VC. The MPM was going to be the first choice, but now the Airfix offering is a much better option. It would also be good if Airfix could also do a GR Mk. VIII variant that was used as a torpedo bomber operating from Malta during 1942 in 221 and 38 sqdns. Lastly, a little more effort could produce a Vickers Warwick in both as a ASR Mk.I and a GSR Mk.II/Mk.V. I hope Airfix is listening? I had a good look at the Wellington fuselage at SMW and the flashed over holes are there for the GRVIII. It looks to be a a ery nice kit, although not everyone will like the moulded open bomb and undercarriage doors. i would not like them usually, but on this occasion I might go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 3:34 PM, occa said: Separate wing covers, are they planning a Mk.II maybe ? Edit: I see the center part is fixed so that wouldn't work for a Mk.II Although....... someone with eagle eyes spotted this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruffy Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Sign me up! If they do a GR version I’ll get that as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Dave Fleming said: Although....... someone with eagle eyes spotted this Oh wow, glad I get proven wrong with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I think it's going to be easier to list the marks of Wellington that Airfix WON'T get out of this mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 13/11/2017 at 1:20 AM, IrishKiwi said: I have been wanting to do a Wellington 1c of 75 (NZ) sqdn. In particular, the aircraft of Ward VC. The MPM was going to be the first choice, but now the Airfix offering is a much better option. It would also be good if Airfix could also do a GR Mk. VIII variant that was used as a torpedo bomber operating from Malta during 1942 in 221 and 38 sqdns. Lastly, a little more effort could produce a Vickers Warwick in both as a ASR Mk.I and a GSR Mk.II/Mk.V. I hope Airfix is listening? There’s a Warwick being worked on currently by Alley Cat, looks very good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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