AaCee26 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 3:15 PM, Johnson said: The accuracy of Bentley's plans is what I'm wondering about and how did he do them? A tape measure and a notebook? Photos? Surveying? Back then, pre-LIDAR which uses a laser to accurately measure distances which can be used to generate a highly accurate 3D model in a computer, we might have used terrestrial photogrammetry, but I doubt that he would have. Does anyone know if there are Hawker manufacturing documentation of the Tempest existing? Bentley drawings of it look so detailed that he might have had access to them? Cheers, AaCee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 14/08/2021 at 13:15, Johnson said: The accuracy of Bentley's plans is what I'm wondering about and how did he do them? A tape measure and a notebook? Photos? Surveying? Back then, pre-LIDAR which uses a laser to accurately measure distances which can be used to generate a highly accurate 3D model in a computer, we might have used terrestrial photogrammetry, but I doubt that he would have. His Tempest drawings were the first he did, but his background in Technical Publications and Airframe structures meant he put a lot of effort into them. No drawing is perfect, and especially when it's been reproduced a couple of times (He makes the point that some of his early prints were stretched by the duplication machine) but I'm just curious https://www.albentley-drawings.com/about/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Expected Winter 2022 Fresh news: https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/tempest-v-rafs-new-v-1-killer https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/beamonts-beast-and-unlikely-aviation-siblings Scheme A - Hawker Tempest Mk.V JN751/R-B, Aircraft flown by Wing Commander Roland Prosper ‘Bee’ Beamont, No.150 Wing, Newchurch, Kent, England, June 1944. Scheme B - Hawker Tempest Mk.V JN766/SA-N, No.486 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force, RAF Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire, England, April 1944. V.P. Edited October 19, 2021 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Pleased to see a Cambridgeshire-based machine in the options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 So it looks as if only Series 1 machines in the initial boxing, is that correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete F Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Procopius said: So it looks as if only Series 1 machines in the initial boxing, is that correct? In terms of the decal options it is correct. I guess we have to see the sprues and layout to see what options may be considered for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I wonder if the boxing will actually contain a TT.5. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 9 hours ago, Procopius said: So it looks as if only Series 1 machines in the initial boxing, is that correct? It appears that way, so if you're going with either of the two kit schemes can I suggest you find a spare set of Typhoon 'small hub' wheels to go with it. I can't see any reason why a Series 2 Tempest can't be made OOB with the use of AM decals and using the larger wheel hubs already provided. Looks like a nice kit all the same. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) On 8/15/2021 at 8:23 PM, AaCee26 said: Does anyone know if there are Hawker manufacturing documentation of the Tempest existing? Bentley drawings of it look so detailed that he might have had access to them? Cheers, AaCee I met Arthur Bentley a few times in the early 2000's. He told me that he had access to the Hawker drawings when he created his Tempest drawings. Also, I understand that there are several copies of scanned drawings with at least three organisations, containing: Typhoon/Tempest/Tornado/Henley details. These number in the 1000's so there is no shortage of information available if you know who to ask. Edited September 6, 2021 by David A Collins 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat trev Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Is the new Airfix Tempest still due this winter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 5 hours ago, phat trev said: Is the new Airfix Tempest still due this winter? February according to the Airfix website, which still just about counts as winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat trev Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Thanks I had not seen this update. Looking forward to the release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 20 hours ago, Richard Humm said: February according to the Airfix website, which still just about counts as winter... Given that according to the weather people February is often the coldest month, I would say very much counts as winter. Mind you looking at the flowers still out in the garden, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) See last 2021 Airfix "Workbench": https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/new-tempest-model-build-and-cold-war-raf-deterrent-trilogy Box art V.P. Edited December 17, 2021 by Homebee 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) That looks like a Corgi diecast. Edited December 17, 2021 by 71chally spelling 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic26 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Box art is wonderful, the kit looks the part but the panel lines on that display build are once more way overblown. Not sure if that's the kit's fault or the modeller's - probably a bit of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 On the test shot at Telford the panel lines didn't look that pronounced. It looks as if they have been 'highlighted' in the way that seems popular with some. The five spoke wheel hub is still the wrong diameter. It is not as if anyone hasn't mentioned it to Airfix, I know I did. It seems Airfix designers are relying on an airframe and not doing much in the way of homework. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilwell Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Released (apparently): https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AX02109 Jonathan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 17 hours ago, Stilwell said: Released (apparently): https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AX02109 Jonathan. One that I've been looking forward to - since it was announced. Why, Oh why was that over a year ago, in the 2021 announcements??? Now hoping for a call from LMS tomorrow, to pick up the one I have on order. Edited next day: I've just received that call - so off to collect my kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Of course they only go and release it in a week when I’ve purchased both the academy and KP kit…… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 On 12/17/2021 at 5:22 PM, Supersonic26 said: Box art is wonderful, the kit looks the part but the panel lines on that display build are once more way overblown. Not sure if that's the kit's fault or the modeller's - probably a bit of both. The panel lines in the display model have been grossly over-emphasised in the currently trendy and fashionable fashion: the few available images of JN751 whilst in Wg Cdr Beamont’s charge show her as almost immaculate with very little evidence of wear, tear, crud or grot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I have been looking forward to this kit and had been wondering when it would appear Re drawings, I have the 4plus title to compare the kit with. Should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, PhantomBigStu said: Of course they only go and release it in a week when I’ve purchased both the academy and KP kit…… Well that stinks, at least you're stocked up for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 19 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: I've just received that call - so off to collect my kit. Got it: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yes_Man Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Be a shame if the panel lines are a step back when the recently released Spitfire Vc panel lines were perfectly fine (not as nice as Tamiya/Eduard of course but certainly something you can live with). Will need to wait for the reviews first I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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