Dave Fleming Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 If anyone is looking for a different version..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 9 hours ago, keithjs said: Thanks for all the input everyone. So, maybe it's the Duxford one that's the odd one out? Seems to be Initially HM 850 was repainted in an early wartime scheme with a yellow underside that would have applied to Duxford based rotorcraft before it was created. In 2001 however a more correct all-over camouflage livery was applied, although the squadron code KX-K should have been in larger letters and coloured dark red instead of the light grey used. https://glostransporthistory.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/Rotors.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 Test build Source: https://miniart-models.com/new-build-up-photos-of-kit-41008-avro-671-rota-mk-i-raf/ V.P. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I definitely want one. It looks gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 9:39 PM, Dave Fleming said: If anyone is looking for a different version..... This is really most unusual! Any more images available? And where do the floats come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Whirly said: This is really most unusual! Any more images available? And where do the floats come from? I’ll have more images somewhere, that was just the one I found online quickly. The floats were seemingly from Shorts. Quote A special seaplane version of the Rota 1 was ordered. Reg K4296. It was taken to Rochester to be fitted with a pair of Shorts floats. Test flying by Juan de la Cierva and Alan Marsh took place on the Medway between 13 and 26 April 1935. The Rota seaplane was then flown to the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment at Felixstowe to undergo Air Ministry trials http://www.kenthistoryforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=15452.0 some nice film footage and stills here https://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-first-of-its-kind/query/rochester Edited August 11, 2019 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Whirly said: This is really most unusual! Any more images available? And where do the floats come from? They look like Tiger Moth to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Since when was it decided that rotor-wing aircraft should be done in 1/35th scale? I thought that off-scale was for tanks, and 1/32nd scale was for aircraft. Helicopters and auto-gyros are still considered aircraft, aren't they? Or am I missing something? Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Learstang said: Since when was it decided that rotor-wing aircraft should be done in 1/35th scale? I thought that off-scale was for tanks, and 1/32nd scale was for aircraft. Helicopters and auto-gyros are still considered aircraft, aren't they? Or am I missing something? Regards, Jason It's close enough for me: I will most likely get one because the subject is very interesting and it looks like a lovely kit. I don't really understand the issue with slightly different scales unless you're going to put this in a diorama with a Hurricane. I would think it more likely that modellers would include figures or a vehicle, so it makes more sense in 1/35 to me. There is currently a gap on my shelf where it would fit alongside 1/43 race cars, a 1/32 WW1 biplane, a 1/48 F-86, a 1/144 Martin Mars and various 1/72 '50s jets, so as long as the size is right, it's good for me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) I don't understand modellers' cavalier attitudes between mixing 1/32nd and 1/35th scale vehicles, when so many throw a conniption fit because a model is 5 scale mm too long. To continue that further, why bother if a kit is 1/76th, or 1/78th, or 1/75th, or 1/72nd if you have some aircraft models - I mean it's all pretty much the same, isn't it? I suppose my main point is that I thought that 1/32nd scale was the normal scale for aircraft, not 1/35th scale. How are helicopters different? Am I somehow more likely to have my helicopter or autogyro with a 1/35th scale tank or artillery piece? Regards, Jason Edited August 11, 2019 by Learstang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) I'd agree about the 1/76 and 1/72; ditto 1/32 and 1/35. Probably more noticeable in 1/24 or 1/18 but yes, those smaller scales don't show up scale differences so much. If you want to see some REALLY pointless navel gazing, take a look at the current 'discussion' about P-51 horizontal stab incidence (re the Eduard kit) on a rival forum! Edited August 11, 2019 by Sabrejet typo! Grrrr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) I can well imagine. I do like things to be in scale, but I don't consider myself a rivet-counter. Regards, Jason Edited August 11, 2019 by Learstang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 19 hours ago, Learstang said: Since when was it decided that rotor-wing aircraft should be done in 1/35th scale? I thought that off-scale was for tanks, and 1/32nd scale was for aircraft. Helicopters and auto-gyros are still considered aircraft, aren't they? Or am I missing something? Regards, Jason Presumably for diorama purposes. It was really the MRC kits that started the trend, with their H-13, Huey and AH-1 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: Presumably for diorama purposes. It was really the MRC kits that started the trend, with their H-13, Huey and AH-1 series Well, I suppose that makes sense. I don't agree with their reasoning, but it makes some sense. Thank you for answer! Best Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Well, money where mouth is: I put one on backorder with the big H 🤗 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Sprues Source: https://www.hobby.dn.ua/miniart-mrt-41008-avro-671-rota-mki-raf-p-94600.html V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) New boxing/variant - ref. 41012 - Focke-Wulf C.30 Heuschrecke Source: https://miniart-models.com/products/41012-focke-wulf-fw-c-30a-heuschrecke-early-prod/ V.P. Edited September 17, 2019 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary from darwin Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 i would love to see this in 48th scale cheers gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Interesting and quirky. A refreshing change to the usual WW2 releases. I could be tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Can’t tell you how excited I am about this though my Mrs can’t see what all the fuss is about. They’ve announced a second boxing as an early production FW C30 - basically just different decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 22 hours ago, gary from darwin said: i would love to see this in 48th scale cheers gaz Hi Gary You may already be aware that a company called Professional Models released a 1/48 C30 many years ago. It was a half decent kit but nothing like the quality this Mini Art one is looking like. Long out of production but you do occasionally see them coming up on auction sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary from darwin Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 15 hours ago, petetasker said: Hi Gary You may already be aware that a company called Professional Models released a 1/48 C30 many years ago. It was a half decent kit but nothing like the quality this Mini Art one is looking like. Long out of production but you do occasionally see them coming up on auction sites. thanks for the info. ill check it out cheers gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) New boxing - ref. 41006 - Avro Cierva C.30A Civilian Service Source: https://www.facebook.com/miniart.models/photos/pcb.1383359031830225/1383358541830274/ V.P. Edited September 30, 2019 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Yes! Thats the one I'm after TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 New boxing/variant - ref. 41006 - Avro Cierva C.30A Civilian Service Source: https://miniart-models.com/products/41006-avro-cierva-c-30a-civilian-service/ V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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