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Wellington T.10 NC425 and others - questions


David Womby

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I am building a T.10.   The only one I can find that has NO windows above the wings is NC425.   I need to model one without the overwing windows as I am using the old Airfix kit and it doesn't have those windows.    Can anybody point me at a photo of another T.10 that doesn't have the overwing windows, please, because I'd rather build one with the faired over turrets if there's such a config..

 

I know I need to enlarge the tailplanes and alter the rudder but is there anything else I need to do (do not say chuck it and get the new one!).  Also, the kit has a hedgehog exhaust for the starboard engine but a straight one for the port engine.  Seems odd.  Anyway, does that config of exhausts apply to the T.10?

 

Thanks for any help.


David

PS.  I am going to cross post this in WW2 section too.

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This photo shows RP468 as G-ALUH . It returned to its military markings in October 1949.

https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/3/8/4/2373483.jpg?v=v40

 

She was used for radar trials and this is possibly one of the aerials under the wing.

uk2-rp468-vickers-wellington-1949orlater

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1 hour ago, Scimitar said:

This photo shows RP468 as G-ALUH . It returned to its military markings in October 1949.

https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/3/8/4/2373483.jpg?v=v40

 

She was used for radar trials and this is possibly one of the aerials under the wing.

 

Thanks but I want an 'in service machine' with roundels and from that angle, I can't be sure she had no overwing windows.  Neat pic though - civvie registration!

 

4 minutes ago, canberra kid said:

No help what so ever, but a very nice photo of RP590 over Blackpool.

John

True, John. No help at all but worth seeing anyway.

 

David

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20 minutes ago, David Womby said:

Thanks but I want an 'in service machine' with roundels and from that angle, I can't be sure she had no overwing windows.  Neat pic though - civvie registration!

 

In the first photo you can see that she has only a small window. You need to click the link to Airliners site.

She was only a civvie for a couple of months with Airworks  for radar trials over Norway.

When she reverted to military markings she would have had roundels as well as the serial number.

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Thanks for all the help.  I am going to stick with NC425 in silver with yellow training bands and turrets.  I have clear pics of her.

 

Did the postwar T.10 have duel pilot seats and controls?  Would  the cockpit be black or the wartime 'interior green'?


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David

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