Azgaron Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 This build is for a group build on FB for Bomber Command planes. Here's the kit. I will start building it asap, and hopefully will be done within 3 months. Håkan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 This will be something good to watch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Thanks Thom! I haven't done much yet, but I started to re-scribe the panel lines on the wings and the fuselage, and where else it is needed. Gonna take down the rivets some and fill some sink marks. Otherwise I'll leave it as it is. I haven't even checked a walk around yet! Håkan Edited July 19, 2018 by Azgaron 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi Hakan This will be great if will tag along if I may. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thank you Chris! You're welcome to tag along! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 You can't beat a good old fashioned Airfix bomber build. I am looking forward to seeing how this progresses. Nostalgic of Mars 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Grear choice Håkan, lots to do, but that's the fun of it, (almost the same amount as needs doing to the Italeri kit! ) If you need any info just let me know, I have a lot of stuff on the Stirling which may be of use to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thanks Martian and Melchett! I'm actually unsure what needs to be done. All info is welcome! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Nice choice Håkan! I have yearnings to acquire one of these myself so delighted to watch you at work here. Good luck with it! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thanks Tony! I hope you find one! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 On 19/07/2018 at 16:01, Azgaron said: Thanks Thom! I haven't done much yet, but I started to re-scribe the panel lines on the wings and the fuselage, and where else it is needed. Gonna take down the rivets some and fill some sink marks. Otherwise I'll leave it as it is. I haven't even checked a walk around yet! Håkan haven't even checked a walk around yet! Blimey, you will have a job there Hakan, there aren't any left .................. Me and a friend visited a Stirling crash site in the Peak District about thirty years ago after a long walk across treacherous peat bogs. The Stirling had not caught fire and one of the huge wheels complete with deflated tyre was still there, partly sunk into the peat. The wing fuel cells were still there too complete with camouflage paint. And this was the substantial remains of another Stirling that crashed on Mickle Fell in northern England. This photo was taken in the 1970s and it has all been removed now. I love to see the old Airfix kits being built. I received a Stirling for Christmas when I was twelve, the excitement was amazing on opening the present. It was moulded in black plastic and was built in no time ................... if only regards, adey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 I wasn't aware there was none left. That's sad! It seems like rivets are quite visible, at least close up. The bomb bay covers are made in one piece, so if I want it open, I need to split it in two. As there are a bomb loader tractor and carts, it would look strange to have the bomb bay closed. Might need a bit more detailing though. Have to ponder that a bit. Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Nice start on the wing! Scribing always gives me the jeebies and so I only do it when necessary. Shame there are no more left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 I'm almost 100% certain that the kit I built as a kid had the one piece bomb bay doors, as well as all of them as separate parts to build it open. Is that no longer an option? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Azgaron said: I wasn't aware there was none left. That's sad! It seems like rivets are quite visible, at least close up. The bomb bay covers are made in one piece, so if I want it open, I need to split it in two. As there are a bomb loader tractor and carts, it would look strange to have the bomb bay closed. Might need a bit more detailing though. Have to ponder that a bit. Håkan The bomb bay covers are made in one piece, so if I want it open, I need to split it in two. As limeypilot says the Airfix Stirling definately contains alternative open bomb bay doors on the sprues, I have just had a look at my unbuilt Humbrol era issue and the open bomb bay doors are numbered 177,178,179 and 180 on the sprue and are on the same sprue that contains the bomb bay floor and the one piece closed bomb bay. You would need to split your one-piece closed bomb bay doors into more than two .......................... I do not know what really needs to be done to this kit from the box, it certainly looks like a Stirling to me. Maybe it has the wrong type of ash trays in the cockpit........................ enjoy your build Hakan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Azgaron said: I wasn't aware there was none left. That's sad! It seems like rivets are quite visible, at least close up. The bomb bay covers are made in one piece, so if I want it open, I need to split it in two. As there are a bomb loader tractor and carts, it would look strange to have the bomb bay closed. Might need a bit more detailing though. Have to ponder that a bit. Håkan something we are aiming to rectify (albeit only the front 25 feet or so) feel free to visit our website below and as the General says, we're only too glad to help out John Edited July 21, 2018 by 12jaguar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) This is the actual box from the Stirling that I received for Christmas in 1972. regards, adey Edited July 22, 2018 by adey m 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 As Adey M said, I think you have to open the bomb bay. I have had one in black plastic from the '90 with their T ? box and not their peak level one from my youth. It was closed apart from the wing bays. Btw anyway, everyone can imagine some memories with this, I guess: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 If you want an insite into training & operations in Stirlings, try and find a copy of “A Thousand Shall Fall” by Murray Peden. He went on to fly ECM B-17s. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Thanks for all the replies! Hmm, looks like I need to have a better look in the box, and instructions! Not having to cut parts apart, makes things a bit easier! Thanks for the link John! Bookmarked it! That sure is some neat artwork. Nicer with the complete picture. Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 14/07/2018 at 13:43, Azgaron said: This build is for a group build on FB for Bomber Command planes. Here's the kit. I will start building it asap, and hopefully will be done within 3 months. Håkan Hakan, I can actually see the parts for the open bomb bay doors in your box of parts, top right lurking above the engine cowlings and behind the ailerons. regards, adey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 13 hours ago, bbudde said: As Adey M said, I think you have to open the bomb bay. I have had one in black plastic from the '90 with their T ? box and not their peak level one from my youth. It was closed apart from the wing bays. Btw anyway, everyone can imagine some memories with this, I guess: One wonders why they were loading the bombs in back to front.... AW 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 9 hours ago, Andwil said: One wonders why they were loading the bombs in back to front.... AW Dammit .................. I've been sticking my bombs the wrong way round for 46 years ................................... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 22/07/2018 at 11:32, Andwil said: One wonders why they were loading the bombs in back to front.... AW " Hey chaps, we need to get this aircraft turned round and pointing the other way " 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 For you heathens who dont know which way to load bombs . . . . Lol ha ha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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