Stéphane Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hello all, I'm currently building a NF.II Mossey, from the FBVI boxing (Tamiya, 1/48). The wingtips and mid wings radar aerials are not provided in the kit. I've found very little reference pics or material, I get there are two wingtips located sets, under and over the wing, plus two more, angled, upper wing, just outboard of engine pod. My questions are : Is the inner wing aerial set repeated underside ? And do you know a source for reference pics, like a preserved aircraft or tech manual ? My web searches and the Crowood book were not very succesful. Thanks in advance for ny halp or hint . Best, Stef (#6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hi Stef This should help Note azimuth aerials above & below both sides, but elevation aerials above & below stbd side only If you zoom in you can just make out the underwing aerials just outboard of the landing light Some info on the radar setup here :- https://www.qsl.net/pe1ngz/stories/story-ekco-2.html and here:- https://masterbombercraig.wordpress.com/avro-lancaster-bomber/avro-lancaster-marks/safety-equipment/serrate-radar/ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hello Dave, Thanks a bunch, That helps a lot. I wasn't aware that elevation aerials were Stbd only, nor the Gee whip. That'll be the work of the afternoon Best, Stéphane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I don't know what you're planning to make them out of, but I strongly recommend something flexible that won't shatter every time you dust it. I am about to add them to my 1/72 Airfix quickie that I did in a weekend last year, and am planning to use black bristles cut from a household paint brush. In 1/48 fishing line seems like a good option - drill the holes, attach with PVA and colour the filaments with black permanent marker perhaps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Sounds like a nice plan. Was considering etched sprue, but it's dificult to get constant diameter.. I also have some brass wire I used to mate tanks tracks links, which will be strong enough and seemingly of the correct diameter. I'll post some progress piccies tomorrow or the day after. Best. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Stéphane said: I also have some brass wire That would be my preferred option for the AI aerials, these were solid full size, drill through the wing and use a single length for both top and bottom sections. I'd go for monofilament for the Gee whip aerial, 42" long full size IIRC, so 22.3mm in 1:48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Hello guys, With a bit of delay, here are the Mosquito NF.II radar aerials. Made according to the excellent info provided by Dave Swindell, thanks a bunch, Dave 😀 Wing aerials are made out brass wire and a traversing hole through the wing. Unfortunately my drill was a bit too big, but I can live with it. The Gee whip aerial is just etched sprue. Still have to work the exhaust stains and a bit of weathering and she would be complete. And to rebuild the missing fourth canon, destroyed in a previous home move .... Thanks again for your help gentlemen, Stef (#6) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 That's looking rather nice Stef! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 /\ /\ /\ Wot 'e sed! If mine looks half as good as that, I'll be happy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Looks good. I went down the same route with my MkXIII. Strong (and sharp). They also stop you you picking up the aircraft up but the wing tip... .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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