will2017 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I can see lots of different ideas for those, who like me, want a Lightning P1A to build. I've seen excellent conversions for large scale (i.e >1:72) Lightnings, and obv the Whirlykit option in resin at 1:72, though I'd have to save up for that one. For the benefit of the uninitiated (i.e me), what are the options if you want to model the P1A in 1:72 - I'm quite happy to hack up a base kit, just that I'm not sure what I need to do then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Maybe the old Frog P1 kit as a basis? If you can find one, of course. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/frog-f332-english-electric-p1--168609 Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Merlin Models did one, combination of Vacuform and white metal here; https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/merlin-models-english-electric-1-534815210 Never figured out how this site works but worth a look. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Aeroclub did one too, like the FROG kit it will be hard to find and quite costly too. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will2017 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 I might find myself trying to convert an existing kit..... I'd love one of the three mentioned, but they're like hens teeth clamped around unicorn eggs. Thanks for the help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 The Merlin one is rougher than a Badgers. I built a FROG one with Airfix feathers and an Aeroclub intake duct. The FROG tail is undersize, but Aeroclub did a metal jetpipe ring, you would need to build up the fuselage to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 6 hours ago, will2017 said: I might find myself trying to convert an existing kit..... I'd love one of the three mentioned, but they're like hens teeth clamped around unicorn eggs. Thanks for the help. Wow! Big job, but an interesting project. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viscount806x Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 The Aeroclub conversion was a vac fuselage basically and needed a donor kit for the other bits. The P1A flew with the straight and cambered leading edge wings so there are a few options on donor kits for parts. Worth trying to get an Aeroclub set. Probably model shows might be a good place to look out for one. Not particularly desirable as a collectors item which might make it a bit more of a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Last time I saw an Aeroclub one on Ebay it went for £37! I wondered if the guy who bought it realised that he would have to buy another kit for the wings and tail. I think that I saw that Olimp Pro-resin were going to release one in 1/72 and somewhere on Britmodeller several years ago somebody scratchbuilt one in 1/48 (I think) Here's mine from the Aeroclub kit with Airfix F3 wings and tail John 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Olimp/Pro Resin have 1:72 resin kits of the Short S.B.5, both early and late configurations. Interesting steps in Lightning development. Cheers, Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Doesn't whirlybird do a P1a? Edited March 14, 2019 by fatalbert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will2017 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Thanks for all your suggestions; I may have to start haunting model shows for hints, sniffs of P1a heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 You could try @John Aero whether he may have a sheet of the vac parts knocking about, or even a full kit- or if he even may be tempted to do a few fresh Sheets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 5 hours ago, fatalbert said: Doesn't whirlybird do a P1a? Yes, if you feel £40 is within your budget. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 6 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said: Yes, if you feel £40 is within your budget. Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 It's less than a tank of petrol and how long does that last? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweeky Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 PM sent regards 1:72 aeroclub kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 5:37 PM, John R said: ...and somewhere on Britmodeller several years ago somebody scratchbuilt one in 1/48 (I think) That rang a distant bell. I think you might mean this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 That's it. the RFI is here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234942854-english-electric-p1a/ John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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