26Decals Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/?action=prodinfo&parent_id=&art=169717 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Listed at Hannants as well. Three boxings all told, with the others being military. So, what chance an Andover C.1? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Truro Model Builder said: So, what chance an Andover C.1? Yes please, then I could have one of these for a Mt Cook Airlines aircraft & a C.1 in RNZAF colours. Prices seem better than similarly sized models from an EASTERN European manufacturer I could mention too. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Mark I Models is to release 1/144th Hawker-Siddeley HS.748 Andover kits. Sprue - ref. MKM144120 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748 Andover Military ‘Europe’ (RAF, RAE, Belgian AF) Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144120 - ref. MKM144121 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748 Andover Military ‘Asia & Australia' (RAF ME, RAAF, Royal Thai AF) Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144121 - ref. MKM144122 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748/British Aerospace BAe.748 ‘Civil Livery’ (Autair, Scottish European, DLT) Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144122 V.P. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Oh no! There I was thinking I was being a good boy and not buying models, and you show us these! The Aden plane is my favourite, and then there is the Scottish European, oh, and the Royal Thai one, and the Raspberry Ripple! What have you done! Yours, Ray whathastofindsomemoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I'm fairly sure that those of the Andover had little visual difference to the wings and tailplanes of the 748, at least nothing that would be noticeable in 1/144 scale. With that said, all that would be required would be a new fuselage. In the meantime I rather like the thought of combining the 748 with the radome of a Heller E-2 Hawkeye that is sitting in the stash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 17 hours ago, 26Decals said: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/?action=prodinfo&parent_id=&art=169717 No wonder you have been bashing out 748 decals Ray . I will need at least a couple. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 My recent 748 decals are actually for the new Authentic Airliners kit but they will be adjusted to fit the Mark 1 kit if necessary 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Truro Model Builder said: ........... all that would be required would be a new fuselage. When these used to land at our airbase, I believe they had a scissor-like undercarriage assembly which would adopt a 'kneeling' attitude for loading via the rear hatch. In image of this can be seen on Wikipedia. I would imagine that two sets of different undercarriage assemblies would need to be produced for the C.1 version. Edit: I've since learned that the aircraft I saw were from 52 Sqn RAF Seletar. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritJet Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Truro Model Builder said: I'm fairly sure that those of the Andover had little visual difference to the wings and tailplanes of the 748, at least nothing that would be noticeable in 1/144 scale. With that said, all that would be required would be a new fuselage. Apart from the new fuselage, the wings were extended in span inboard of the nacelles but reduced in span at the tips so the overall span was the same. The nacelles and tailplanes are different. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) Yes, I was aware of the kneeling undercarriage, which is not so much of an issue, though it does give the Andover a somewhat fetchingly quaint stance. I have read up on the wing differences. The nacelles were moved outwards by 18 inches with the same removed from the wingtips. In 1/144 scale that equates to approximately 3mm, which is just enough to cause a lot of arguments. Edited May 1, 2020 by Truro Model Builder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 The tail plane is different on the Andover aswel, really it would need a whole new kit to do it properly. I would have been interested in this had it had clear cockpit glazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Oh for a 72nd Dan Air version. I guess I can always hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, 26Decals said: My recent 748 decals are actually for the new Authentic Airliners kit but they will be adjusted to fit the Mark 1 kit if necessary Well done Ray - can we have a Queens Flight Andover CC2 please? Disappointed that one of the boxings includes XS789 in the short-lived boring toned-down grey scheme when its claim-to-fame was with the Queens Flight for some 25 years! Edited May 2, 2020 by AMB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyonjet Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 02/05/2020 at 16:08, Nocoolname said: Oh for a 72nd Dan Air version. I guess I can always hope... You are not alone in waiting! Dave http://sandmmodels.co.uk/misc-news/1-72-full-injection-molded-hs-avro-748/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Released - ref. MKM144120 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748 Andover Military ‘Europe’ (RAF, RAE, Belgian AF) https://www.aviationmegastore.com/hawker-siddely-hs748andover-military-europe-raf-rae-belgian-af-mkm144120-mark1-mkm144120-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=169715 - ref. MKM144121 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748 Andover Military ‘Asia & Australia' (RAF ME, RAAF, Royal Thai AF) https://www.aviationmegastore.com/hawker-siddely-hs748andover-military-asia--australia-raf-me-raaf-royal-thai-af-mkm144121-mark1-mkm144121-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=169716 - ref. MKM144122 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748/British Aerospace BAe.748 ‘Civil Livery’ (Autair, Scottish European, DLT) https://www.aviationmegastore.com/hawker-siddely-hs748bae748-civil-livery-autair-scottish-european-dlt-mkm144122-mark1-mkm144122-airliner-modelling-kits/product/?action=prodinfo&art=169717 V.P. Edited November 3, 2020 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 01/05/2020 at 08:52, Homebee said: Would anyone know the shade of grey I'd need for the 32sqn aircraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) New boxings - ref. 144130 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748 Andover / HAL-748 ‘VIP Service’ (RAF, Indian AF, Brazilian AF) Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144130 - ref. 144131 - Hawker-Siddeley HS.748 Andover "The Budgie" (Dan-Air Skyways, Chieftain Airways, Aeropostal Venezuela) Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144131 V.P. Edited November 3, 2020 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Special boxing from Wolfpack Design - ref. WP14002 - Hawker Siddeley HS.748 'ROKAF' (Limited Edition Kit) Sources: https://www.facebook.com/wolfpackdkorea/posts/pfbid032Gu2ndwX6236bFMfHiaQWTjxM4Mt42AnXbkp77q5upzYfbpBNY6czrARZXjjDkrbl https://www.wolfpack-d.com/catalog/htm/wp14002.html V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted yesterday at 03:15 Share Posted yesterday at 03:15 (edited) Released - ref. WP14002 - Hawker Siddeley HS.748 'ROKAF' (Limited Edition Kit) Sources: http://www.wolfpack-d.com/catalog/htm/wp14002.html https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?id=100075704959145&story_fbid=439621215238040 V.P. Edited yesterday at 03:37 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middo Posted yesterday at 07:58 Share Posted yesterday at 07:58 I have the UK airlines release of this kit and it's very nice - if tiny. But mostly I just hope that when they run out of new schemes they upscale it to 1/72. It's a real head scratcher to me why no mainstream producer has ever kitted this - hundreds of schemes to choose from, civil and military, and the option to tweak the moulds and do the military Andover version with rear-loading ramp. Total lack of patriotism from Airfix when they brought out the rival Dutch F27 way back when. Did no one pick up the S&M moulds or CAD when Mel sadly passed away a few years ago? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted yesterday at 08:57 Share Posted yesterday at 08:57 52 minutes ago, Middo said: id no one pick up the S&M moulds or CAD when Mel sadly passed away a few years ago? I share your hopes for a 1/72 version, but I'm afraid Mark 1 is not the tree to bark up. I'm unaware of any CAD. Mel pushed the idea on Didier at Mach 2 and furnished him a built resin model in 1/72 as a reference. Didier told me that this resin was not a "master," had wings so badly warped they reminded him of FROG Penguin models, and from his description it appears to be AIM's old RugRat Resins kit, with its shape flaws around the cockpit. Regarding next steps: Mach 2 may do this in the next few years, but it is not Didier's priority. AIM will do a printed version in the next few years, hopefully with corrections. But you, I and many others besides would prefer an injection-molded kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-KEH Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago (edited) Hawker Siddeley HS.748 in 1/72 sounds like a typical Valom project; a medium sized British twin-engined aircraft with military and civilian usage that hasn`t been kitted and unlikely to attract the attention of Airfix or Revell. Edited 23 hours ago by LN-KEH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middo Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 4 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: I share your hopes for a 1/72 version, but I'm afraid Mark 1 is not the tree to bark up. I'm unaware of any CAD. Mel pushed the idea on Didier at Mach 2 and furnished him a built resin model in 1/72 as a reference. Didier told me that this resin was not a "master," had wings so badly warped they reminded him of FROG Penguin models, and from his description it appears to be AIM's old RugRat Resins kit, with its shape flaws around the cockpit. Regarding next steps: Mach 2 may do this in the next few years, but it is not Didier's priority. AIM will do a printed version in the next few years, hopefully with corrections. But you, I and many others besides would prefer an injection-molded kit. I doubt if I would be the only one who would find the Mach 2 man's comments about inaccuracies around the cockpit area somewhat ironic. Has he never compared his VC10 cockpit to a side view of the real thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middo Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 1 hour ago, LN-KEH said: Hawker Siddeley HS.748 in 1/72 sounds like a typical Valom project; a medium sized British twin-engined aircraft with military and civilian usage that hasn`t been kitted and unlikely to attract the attention of Airfix or Revell. Yes, agreed, a perfect fit for them: no bigger than a De Havilland DH.91 and much smaller than a C-46, both of which they have done. I have pretty much all of their transport releases and hope they get there before Mach 2 do - there's would be half the price and a much more straightforward build in many different boxings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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