Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/6/2022 at 4:20 AM, eng said: Anyone know if BPK have re-done the engines to include the larger bulged fan cowls that cover the bigger generators on the P-8? BPK's site isn't showing any sprue shots or detail of whats in the kit yet. Eng Looks like they have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) Released - ref. 7222 - Boeing P-8A Poseidon Sources: https://reskit-models.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3539 https://modelsua.com/boeing-p-8a-poseidon-1-72-big-plane-kits-7222 V.P. Edited September 15, 2022 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dick Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Cannot see a bomb bay - looks like we will have to wait for aftermarket, otherwise look forward to it! Underwing stores is a bonus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Trust us to buy this capable aircraft without the ability to sling anything lethal under the wings. I thought this was good to go or has it got to have 'our' missile? Surely it would be cheaper and quicker to use Harpoon rather than going through the expense of clearing something else. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSLion Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I've got one on order...it'll be interesting to see how it goes together. If it's half decent, I might organize a group order for VX-20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) RAF decals for Air Graphic boxing. Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/pfbid0tzCd7kzkU2ncpYuyJ253yqjK6q8MML7XgLV1P6CNF5wo8kfrj5PnFyCHS7JDjidql V.P. Edited September 23, 2022 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 14/09/2022 at 04:10, Uncle Dick said: Cannot see a bomb bay - looks like we will have to wait for aftermarket, otherwise look forward to it! Bomb bay? Have you seen the bomb bay on the P-8? It's more of an access panel than a real bomb bay. The Nimrod or Shackleton bomb bay it is not. However, whether this kit has the 'bomb bay' represented or not, I will be tempted to buy it, as I have a particular weakness for maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Where I would put it if I built it, is another matter. Now if only someone would do a P4M Mercator (bet you didn't see that one coming!). Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzgunnie Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Learstang said: Bomb bay? Have you seen the bomb bay on the P-8? It's more of an access panel than a real bomb bay. The Nimrod or Shackleton bomb bay it is not. However, whether this kit has the 'bomb bay' represented or not, I will be tempted to buy it, as I have a particular weakness for maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Where I would put it if I built it, is another matter. Now if only someone would do a P4M Mercator (bet you didn't see that one coming!). Best Regards, Jason P-8A doesn't use the terminology 'bomb bay'. It has a Weapons bay with five BRUs with torpedo and Mil-Std-1760 connections for Mk-54 Torpedo, smart weapons and SAR kits. It also has two forward fuselage pylons and up to four under wing pylons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzgunnie Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) On 02/08/2021 at 09:25, Uncle Dick said: Can someone please tell me about the supposed centreline external stores stations (the only references I have seen is that the P-8 has 6 external stores attachment stations the 2 on each wing rated at (various references state 2,500 each others state 3,000 lb each - which one is correct I do not know???) and from a drawing I have seen (see below image) 2 centreline "in line" hard points of unknown load capacity? but I have never seen the supposed centreline hard points in any photos (not one) on a production P-8 !!!!! I have seen the long canoe radar type installations on the centreline but never any armament such as bombs, torpedoes, mines or missiles. Lots of images of the bomb bay but never seen any images of the alleged external centreline stores carrying armament..... Were the centreline stores stations incorporated into production models of the P-8 or not ? As the P-8 has been flying now for close to 8 years in operational service and not one image has emerged of centreline external stores that I have seen anyway? A bit late to the party, sorry, but the P-8A has got two centre line forward fuselage pylons with BRU-75s installed (same BRU's as weapon bay with 14 inch suspension). Currently nothing stores cleared for these pylons, which is why you wont yet see any aircraft with them installed. Edited September 23, 2022 by nzgunnie Removed duplicate post 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, nzgunnie said: P-8A doesn't use the terminology 'bomb bay'. It has a Weapons bay with five BRUs with torpedo and Mil-Std-1760 connections for Mk-54 Torpedo, smart weapons and SAR kits. It also has two forward fuselage pylons and up to four under wing pylons. Bomb bay, weapons bay. Whatever mate. It still looks like a bloody little access panel to me. Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzgunnie Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, Learstang said: Bomb bay, weapons bay. Whatever mate. It still looks like a bloody little access panel to me. Best Regards, Jason Big enough for five MK54s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) Do you work on one? You seem to take this personally. I'm sure the Poseidon is a fine aeroplane but compared to the Shackleton or Nimrod, it has a small 'weapons bay'. Edited September 23, 2022 by Learstang Additional comments added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I mean, look at it. You couldn't fit an overnight bag in there, could you 🤔 Anyway...is it represented in the BPK model? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) No, it's huge all right. Not scabbed-on at all. Why you could fit four Grand Slams in there, like on the old B-36. Just huge... Roy Chadwick would be envious. Regards, Jason Edited September 23, 2022 by Learstang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I bet Mr O'Leary could squeeze an extra 2 in there somewhere! When I first walked around* the Poseidon, I thought the baggage hold weapons bay was a tad small. * see the walkaround section for some pretty pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Learstang said: Do you work on one? You seem to take this personally. I'm sure the Poseidon is a fine aeroplane but compared to the Shackleton or Nimrod, it has a small 'weapons bay'. You seem to be the one fixated on size. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Not at all. It was merely an observation. Take it as you will, or don't take it at all. It matters me not. Now perhaps we can move on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzgunnie Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Learstang said: Do you work on one? You seem to take this personally. I'm sure the Poseidon is a fine aeroplane but compared to the Shackleton or Nimrod, it has a small 'weapons bay'. yes I work on several, but it's not personal, just pointing out facts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 16 hours ago, Homebee said: RAF decals for Air Graphic boxing. Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/pfbid0tzCd7kzkU2ncpYuyJ253yqjK6q8MML7XgLV1P6CNF5wo8kfrj5PnFyCHS7JDjidql V.P. Very nice decals, but not worth £70..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I thought I'd read somewhere the decal sheet will be retailing as a separate item for about £17.50? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho590hm Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Air-Graphics MRA.1 now showing as sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 20 hours ago, ho590hm said: Air-Graphics MRA.1 now showing as sold out Is was limited run so to be expected I suppose. I pre-ordered mine with the free shipping as soon as I saw it this past July. Still at least a couple of months away from having it in my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1/72 scale decals by Ronin Graphics Australia just released. Available here: https://roningraphicsaustralia.com/shop/ols/products/1-slash-72-rnzaf-5-sqn-p-8a-poseidon-decals https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0oPDSpZ5zp4RLdsMjTjGeF89FGuFsV4JEq8DUGMDaFBFbrHNXEYPkQLpEfg52n7Lnl&id=100057123715087 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Got my kit direct from BPK this week and its very nice indeed. The quality is superb, lovely panel lines and the decals and instructions are fantastic. Its gonna be a big kit when its built thats for sure. Eng 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 23/09/2022 at 01:15, Alan P said: I mean, look at it. You couldn't fit an overnight bag in there, could you 🤔 Anyway...is it represented in the BPK model? Alan, I have ordered this kit. I will report if this enormous bomb bay is present on the kit. Hopefully, this will alleviate any confusion you may have. Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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