Hastings and Halifax similarities.

[Head in the clouds.]

Could any of you tell me if there are any similarities on these two planes that can be migrated to the other even if a little work is involved, I have had a look and think the undercarriage is one item, what about engine cowlings or spinners etc.

Would very much like your thoughts.

OH, in gentleman's scale.

Cheers

Gary

[bentwaters81tfw]

The wing. Engines, cowls, spinner etc different.

[Graham Boak]

The Hastings wing is a Halifax wing with extra bits added.  I don't have a plan showing this: it did appear on the net a few years ago either here or perhaps on RAF Command Forums.  I think that there's little else in common.  The engine cowlings are the same diameter but not otherwise identical.

[europapete]

Actually, the four bolts that hold the elsan in place are the same. 

 

I'll get my coat. 

[Julien]

Why is this in Cold War armour?

[Bullbasket]

6 hours ago, Julien said:

Why is this in Cold War armour?

Probably because the navigator was pie-eyed.

[Head in the clouds.]

18 hours ago, Julien said:

Why is this in Cold War armour?

That explains why I could not find it but at least you are on the ball.😁

[Head in the clouds.]

Thank you gents. Food for thought.

[canberra kid]

On 4/19/2021 at 8:43 PM, Head in the clouds. said:

Could any of you tell me if there are any similarities on these two planes that can be migrated to the other even if a little work is involved, I have had a look and think the undercarriage is one item, what about engine cowlings or spinners etc.

Would very much like your thoughts.

OH, in gentleman's scale.

Cheers

Gary

Gary, some drawings that may be of use? 

If you want more just ask.

John

[Nigel Bunker]

I believe that when they rebuilt the Halifax at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, they used a set of Hastings wings as no Halifax wings could be found.

[Head in the clouds.]

23 hours ago, canberra kid said:

Gary, some drawings that may be of use?

I am sure they will John, thanks for posting. I have to fess up and say that I have purchased a Formaplane Hastings, unfortunatly, due to it's age the spinners and engine cowels are damaged so I was hoping to use those off an Halifax.

Now pick yourselves up off the floor and stop laughing, any kit is buildable....he says!

[Irish 251]

13 hours ago, Nigel Bunker said:

I believe that when they rebuilt the Halifax at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, they used a set of Hastings wings as no Halifax wings could be found.

And there were some parts left over too:

TG536 Hastings C.1 wing by Irish251, on Flickr

Edited April 21, 2021 by Irish 251

[rossm]

10 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said:

Now pick yourselves up off the floor and stop laughing, any kit is buildable....he says!

 

If you are prepared to replace enough of it ! I'm just buiding a Mew Gull where the only kit parts used will be the canopy, the forward 3/4 of the fuselage and the horizontal tail parts.

[bentwaters81tfw]

11 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said:

I am sure they will John, thanks for posting. I have to fess up and say that I have purchased a Formaplane Hastings, unfortunatly, due to it's age the spinners and engine cowels are damaged so I was hoping to use those off an Halifax.

Now pick yourselves up off the floor and stop laughing, any kit is buildable....he says!

I have seen one built.....Hmmm

I know @wallyinoz  is attempting this, cos I sent him one.

I saw the light and bought the S&M issue.

Maybe Valom if you wait?

[Head in the clouds.]

22 hours ago, Irish 251 said:

And there were some parts left over too:

Maybe I could use them!🤪

 

11 hours ago, rossm said:

If you are prepared to replace enough of it

Who said life was easy...😂

 

11 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said:

I saw the light and bought the S&M issue

Hi Frank, yes, I have seen your thoughts on this kit but I could not stretch to the cost of an S&M Halifax but the little red fella on my right shoulder put up hell of a fight.