Jazzie Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 15 hours ago, mike romeo said: I think young Edward was referring to the Westland Whirlwind, rather than the Hornet, in his response to your post. Rgds Martin Apologizes to Procopius as i had totally forgot about that one!☺️ Im only 12 years ahead of him as well!🤣 Stay safe, Geoff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 A test will be whether they get the bottom of the windscreen correct which has been a bone of contention for almost all kits of this aircraft. There was a very long thread on here about it a few years ago as part of someones scratchbuild. Definitely can't have too many hornets though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 12:52 AM, The Wooksta! said: Over the moon but I'm cautious given the ill fitting and inaccurate parcel of dog turds that was the Special Hobby kit. I love hearing someone giving their unvarnished opinion on a kit! 🤣 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Must say I am cautiously looking forward to this one! The proof of the windscreeny pudding will of course be in the eating, but I'm hopeful. Not sure why, but I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Canopy. https://www.facebook.com/697103303738011/posts/2926495790798740/ 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Well this might be one for @David A Collins but to me it looks much better than the SH one (Let's not mention Frog...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Well, that is indeed encouraging. Rgds Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I need one. Where do I sign? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioca Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) the Special Hobby Canopy Edited April 23, 2020 by gioca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) Hi Can’t see it mentioned in ths thread, but the remains of a sea hornet was recovered from western canada and went to new zealand for restoration so there most likely is info there, as they say they have access to 6,000+ factory drawings http://warbirdsnews.com/aircraft-restoration/de-havilland-sea-hornet-airworthy-restoration-project.html cheers jery Edited April 27, 2020 by brewerjerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 The Mosquitoe museum have two rear fuselage sections, in there collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 And another boxing - ref. ? - de Havilland DH.103 Hornet PR.Mk.2 Source: https://www.facebook.com/SAMEditor1/photos/a.697123410402667/2946585162123136/ V.P. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 And another one I'll have to buy <sigh>. I clearly need an F.1, an F.20 and an NF.21 as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Sign me up for a PR.2 right away. Didn't know such a variant existed but a Hornet in PRU Blue is utterly gorgeous in my eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) Definitely a must have for me; I've been waiting for a decent Hornet for many years. Why longer than that young lad Procopius has been present on this Vale of Tears. Regards, Jason P.S. So if they've done the clear parts, they're getting close to release? Edited May 3, 2020 by Learstang Additional comment added. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Be great if they are doing the whole Hornet/Sea Hornet family! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 23 hours ago, Col. said: Sign me up for a PR.2 right away. Didn't know such a variant existed but a Hornet in PRU Blue is utterly gorgeous in my eyes. I love anything PR, though having a quick read it looks like the PR.2 was only produced in 5 airframe and never entered service. So I might wait for the PR.22 boxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 At least 2 of the PR2s served with the RAF - PX216 was the personal mount of Wing Commander 'Tiny' Neale and VA962 served with the PRDU at Benson. PR2 VA-962-VA966 built as PR2 with VA967-VA997, VB108-VB131 (55 a/c) cancelled. If they're doing an F3 and a PR2, that means there's an F1 TBA and possibly an F.4. Sea Hornet is unlikely unless they revise the wing mould, which Special Hobby couldn't be bothered with. Skybirds '86 Hornets came with the wingfold as standard, even on RAF Hornets - you just had to sand them off and fill the panel lines. Magna only did the wingfold mods on the NF21, his F20 was just the F3 with an arrestor hook and navy decals, but the Magna Hornets were basically a warmed oiver and tarted up Frog kit as a master, with some of the flaws and others built in. I'm currently fighting the Magna F1, which will end up in whiffed 2TAF markings. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 13 hours ago, The Wooksta! said: At least 2 of the PR2s served with the RAF - PX216 was the personal mount of Wing Commander 'Tiny' Neale and VA962 served with the PRDU at Benson. PR2 VA-962-VA966 built as PR2 with VA967-VA997, VB108-VB131 (55 a/c) cancelled. If they're doing an F3 and a PR2, that means there's an F1 TBA and possibly an F.4. Sea Hornet is unlikely unless they revise the wing mould, which Special Hobby couldn't be bothered with. Skybirds '86 Hornets came with the wingfold as standard, even on RAF Hornets - you just had to sand them off and fill the panel lines. Magna only did the wingfold mods on the NF21, his F20 was just the F3 with an arrestor hook and navy decals, but the Magna Hornets were basically a warmed oiver and tarted up Frog kit as a master, with some of the flaws and others built in. I'm currently fighting the Magna F1, which will end up in whiffed 2TAF markings. Yes I should know by now not to trust the internet! I've now had a read in the Dalrymple & Verdun book which explains things. I see the box top aircraft, PX216, was one of the F.1 converted to a PR.2 prototype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 An absolute must have! One of my three Grails in 1/72. Where do I send my money??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Gazontipede said: Where do I send my money??? They have their own e-shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 On 5/5/2020 at 12:10 AM, The Wooksta! said: I'm currently fighting the Magna F1, which will end up in whiffed 2TAF markings. Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 13 hours ago, Gazontipede said: An absolute must have! One of my three Grails in 1/72. Where do I send my money??? Excuse me, dear chap, take your place in the queue please. Some of us have been here for some time. Rgds Martin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Release expected in June-July 2020 Source: https://www.facebook.com/azmodelkits/posts/3208066559217931 - ref. AZ7651 - de Havilland DH-103 Hornet F.Mk.I Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7651 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/de-havilland-dh103-hornet-f-mki--expected-july-2020-az7651-az-models-az7651-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=169963 - ref. AZ7652 - de Havilland DH-103 Hornet PR.Mk.2 Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7652 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/de-havilland-dh103-hornet-pr-mk2--expected-july-2020-az7652-az-models-az7652-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=169964 - ref. AZ7653 - de Havilland DH-103 Hornet F.Mk.3 Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7653 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/de-havilland-dh103-hornet-f-mk3-expected-july-2020-az7653-az-models-az7653-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=16996 - ref. AZ7654 - de Havilland DH-103 Hornet FR.Mk.4 Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7654 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/de-havilland-dh103-hornet-f-mk4expected-july-2020-az7654-az-models-az7654-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=169966 V.P. Edited May 14, 2020 by Homebee 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Looks promising. There's no doubt about it, de Havilland knew how to design a pretty aeroplane. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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