CT Modeller Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hawker Siddeley Trident 1C BEA late 1960s This is the old Airfix kit with a ‘standard set’ of modifications to make it look a bit more like a Trident. These are : Addition of wing root fairings Increased fin chord Sharpened tailplane / fin fairing Reprofiled wing chord Replaced wing fences Offset nose gear Reshaped radome Rescribed engine nacelles Decals are from TwoSix. In the photos the dark blue on the fin looks darker than the cheat line blue, but for some reason this isn’t noticeable in ‘real life’. The next one will be in the original Red Square livery to complete a trio of trijets. Picture to show the extent of the wing to fuselage fairing on the starboard side only: First two Tridents completed : 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Excellent work all round ...and one for the British Airways version too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 A lot of work went into that but the results are wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Excellent,, all that work makes a massive difference to the old Airfix kit Well worth doing! I'm looking forward to the Red Square one next, my favourite BEA livery. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Memories this is the first airfix aircraft kit i ever built in the mid 60s .You have turned out one beautiful model ,well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Beautifully finished looks every inch a gripper very well done Thanks for sharing Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Lovely build Chris.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 These look great! I'm looking forward to the re-release later this year. Does the standard kit not have an offset nosewheel then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, neilg said: These look great! I'm looking forward to the re-release later this year. Does the standard kit not have an offset nosewheel then? It's just very slightly offset in the kit, as opposed to properly offset! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Gorgeous job on the famous "ground-grabber," and the finish is excellent! You picked a really difficult color scheme, and worked it in beautifully over your many "mods." I also like the semi-flat clear-coat, which gives a better scale appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Very nice, I like that the finish is not over shiny. I see you have done a few of F1 models also! Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Great result. I’m refurbishing one of these at the moment but not trying too fix all of the flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hi Chris, You're spoiling us today! I love the Trident and am working on a couple of AA examples and I must say with your modifications it's hard to tell the difference! Can't wait for the Red Square one! Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Another splendid model Chris. The Airfix Trident needs a fair bit of correction but in the right hands it gives an excellent result as you have shown. Dave G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 11 hours ago, Malc2 said: Very nice, I like that the finish is not over shiny. I see you have done a few of F1 models also! Malc. Hi Malc - yes I’m into 1/20 F1 as well as aviation. My first F1 build was the Tamiya 1/12 JPS Lotus 72 which was way back in 70s. It took so long that I didn’t think I could face another 1/12 kit so It great when the 1/20 kits started to appear. The Ferrari F189 is on the bench at the moment, along with a few Buccaneers, Phantoms and Lightnings, a Hunter or two, various airliners, etc etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb277170 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Great looking models . It’s my era BEA No1 in Europe ! Loved seeing Tridents down at Glasgow . I have about 4 of the old Airfix kits that are just waiting for me to get round to them . Your photos are both inspiring and daunting at the same time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Quite nice, Chris...add these to your album of outstanding builds! Love the Trident...and your corrections for accuracy are greatly appreciated and admired. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Lovely job and much better than mine. I rarely do airliners and the last one I did was precisely the Trident in this scheme (same decals). Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Great builds of a lovely design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 A fantastic pair of Tridents, the extra modifications were well worth the time and effort. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Great work they look absolutely stunning. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 9:14 PM, Malc2 said: Very nice, I like that the finish is not over shiny. I see you have done a few of F1 models also! Malc. Hello Malc. Just had a look at your Lotus 101 WIP and that is excellent modelling. My F1 modelling so far has been limited to Tamiya and Ebro kits but I’m tempted to try something more adventurous now. Maybe a Tyrell or Ligier from the Brundle era. Anyway really well done on all that detail and that lovely yellow Camel finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 In the Classic Aircraft forum upto 1968 there are comprehensive details of the changes required to the Airfix 1/144 HS Trident kit. Titled Airfix Trident by RB277170. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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