CJP Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junchan Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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