Homebee Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Released The H.P.42W kit links on eBay 1/72 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/113819887257 1/48 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/113818820172 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Model Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I made a new 1/72 eBay link. https://www.ebay.com/itm/113828285195 1/48 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/113818820172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 7:37 PM, Sabrejet said: Would look nice in RAF colours for something a bit varied. Nice subject and scale too. Do you have the info to finish an a/c in RAF colours, if so any chance you could post here or direct me to any site posting enough info to be able to finish a model in cammo? cheers, spad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Here: https://www.rrhobby.ca/Hannibal/flight_cw197.htm http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft26734.htm Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 11 hours ago, spaddad said: Do you have the info to finish an a/c in RAF colours, if so any chance you could post here or direct me to any site posting enough info to be able to finish a model in cammo? cheers, spad. @spaddad A bit of history first: There were three RAF HP.42s: HP.42 Eastern Type c/n 42/4 RAF s/n AS981 (G-AAUC) Horsa HP.42 Eastern Type c/n 42/2 RAF s/n AS982 (G-AAUE) Hadrian HP.42 Western Type c/n 42/8 RAF s/n AS983 (G-AAXF) Helena All operated exclusively by 271 Sqn (despite contrary info on a number of sites) from June 1940 and all were written off in a short period from 1 August to 6 December 1940: AS981 w/o 07Aug40 on flight Doncaster-Ringway for Stornoway. The upper and lower starboard engines cut out over Whitehaven and in the ensuing forced landing the undercarriage collapsed and the lower port engine caught fire. All crew escaped but petrol tanks exploded. (flight: 1 hr 5 min) – Pilot PO EG Libbey & co-pilot PO EWM Heale. AS982 w/o 06Dec40 at Doncaster: from 271 Sqn ORB “Weather: Frequent wintry showers with Westerly gale increasing in intensity towards 0900 hours. Vis: 5 to 10 miles, but 1 to 2000 yards in showers. No flying owing to gale. HP.42 AS982 broke away and slid into a depression in the ground on the SW edge of the aerodrome. Efforts were made to haul it back on to the aerodrome and secure it but these were unsuccessful and and (sic) exceptionally strong gust of wind lifted the aircraft on to the Railway line. 4 airmen were injured in the attempt and one, NCO i/c 'B' Flight admitted to Doncaster Royal Infirmary with a fractured leg and other injuries. Later attempts to remove the aircraft from the Railway line resulted in the aircraft being carried away by the wind and completely broken up in and (sic) adjoining field. Harrow K6974 also broke pickets and damaged a wing.” AS983 w/o 01Aug40 - Local flying at Donibristle. Took off carrying 24 soldiers receiving air experience and on making a landing, top starboard engine cut out when only 10 feet from the ground, causing the starboard wing to drop. Consequently starboard wheel hit runway whilst the machine still had flying speed. Starboard oleo leg collapsed and tyre burst. Pilot F Sgt Bayliss & co-pilot PO RL Flewelling. Photos to follow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Here goes: AS981 - note that this machine didn't wear its name on the nose: AS982, which as you can see, did retain its name. Camouflage can also be made out, despite the destruction of the airframe: And the only (poor) shot of AS983 I have, but which usefully shows that it too retained its name: Finally some generic shots, which are both of 'Eastern' types, so AS981 or AS982: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Last shot is Boscombe Down I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Thanks chaps, much appreciated, I did ask Moa for similar assistance but due to his pacifist creed he did not think it appropriate to help me. Anybody got any suggestions about wing uppersurface markings? Edited August 29, 2019 by spaddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 One point to make. The propellers are printed as a 4 blade unit, whereas they were two twin blade units bolted on top of each other, same as the Heyford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, bentwaters81tfw said: One point to make. The propellers are printed as a 4 blade unit, whereas they were two twin blade units bolted on top of each other, same as the Heyford. Only on Eastern aircraft; single-piece props on the Western HP.42s. ...as on Heracles here: Edited August 29, 2019 by Sabrejet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Interesting. I have a photo of Heracles ex works with the twin two blade props. Handley Page Aircraft Putnams, Page 317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopperhed Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I bought the 1/48, eagerly awaiting delivery. Not sure what scheme I want to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 35 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Interesting. I have a photo of Heracles ex works with the twin two blade props. Handley Page Aircraft Putnams, Page 317 I think the theory was that Eastern aircraft would require any replacement prop to be air-freighted and the 2-part assembly would be easier to air freight. Western aircraft, being closer to 'home' would be less of a challenge. I would not be at all surprised to find that both types were mixed among different aircraft, especially in later life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 That sounds like one of Sir Fred's practical ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1079723962223934&id=100005590215920 Quote [1/72 L.17 and HP.42W set 198$(eBay) or 20000Yen(direct) including shipping charge] [1/48 L.17 and HP.42W set 425$(eBay) or 43000Yen(direct) including shipping charge] It is the inter war battle airliner set!! In the set, I will include sticker for special white surrender flags!! This set is a bit cheaper than purchasing separately. eBay link I will make an eBay page later. V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Model Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 1st 1/48 Scylla is ready for shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Model Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 As for my test model, I did not smooth the surface at all!! So surface tend to be rough of course. HP42W 1/72 https://www.ebay.com/itm/113851040758 1/48 https://www.ebay.com/itm/113914746224 Scylla 1/72 https://www.ebay.com/itm/113886536367 1/48 https://www.ebay.com/itm/113899258721 1/72 Scylla and HP42W set https://www.ebay.com/itm/113886549448 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I will get Julien to run up a review with photos. He has been a bit busy with all the stuff he has to cope with. The kit decals are of a very thin sticker type, however I spoke to the owner of Arctic Decals today; he did a custom set for Moa of his Contrail one. The decals will be available early next year for this. Note, all the airframes were different, and the decal sheet will cater for the whole fleet, right down to chrome window frames, and appropriate seat covers. Initially in 1/72, but an upscale to 1/48 is possible. Price TBC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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