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Scimitar,Gunsight,1/48


CJP

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Hi All - I'm wondering if any of you knowledgeable chaps on BM can help with information on the Gunsight fitted to the Supermarine Scimitar - I'm looking at some  Pilot Notes and it looks similar to that fitted to late/post war fighters like the Tempest etc  - can anyone advise & also who produces a suitable aftermarket gunsight in 1/48 scale

CJP

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The Scimitar used the Ferranti Mk. 8 Gyro Gunsight the same as that of the Hunter and contemporary British fighters. 

http://sv06.wadax.ne.jp/~gunsight-jp/b/english/data/sight-e-e.htm

I have no idea about availability of a 1/48 scale aftermarket Mk. 8 gunsight.

 

Jun in Tokyo

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5 hours ago, Junchan said:

The Scimitar used the Ferranti Mk. 8 Gyro Gunsight the same as that of the Hunter and contemporary British fighters. 

http://sv06.wadax.ne.jp/~gunsight-jp/b/english/data/sight-e-e.htm

I have no idea about availability of a 1/48 scale aftermarket Mk. 8 gunsight.

 

Jun in Tokyo

https://www.flickr.com/photos/horaburo/albums

Thank you Jun for that information and also the link to the list of gunsights - I will try to find something similar in aftermarket - I'll maybe look at Quickboost

 

CJP

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I'm not great with gunsights, but I think these are similar? You would need to add the foam crash pad

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-planes-interior-detail-sets-quickboost-qb48581?zenid=4bfcf5e1f37f37f6258409a3c9acfed3

 

The Scimitar could also be fitted with a Ferranti LF sight, which replaced the Mk8, unsure if it was role dependant or an upgrade.

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2 hours ago, 71chally said:

I'm not great with gunsights, but I think these are similar? You would need to add the foam crash pad

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-planes-interior-detail-sets-quickboost-qb48581?zenid=4bfcf5e1f37f37f6258409a3c9acfed3

 

The Scimitar could also be fitted with a Ferranti LF sight, which replaced the Mk8, unsure if it was role dependant or an upgrade.

Thanks James - I have ordered a set from BNA & think they will look the part

 

CJP

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