diamant Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hi I would like to share with you one of our current projects. It will take a lot of time but we have made the first step. We decided to add all the single trainer gliders used in Uk during the WWII period which carried British marking or were camouflaged. Since there is very little information available, the information and guidance received from many people were invaluable. I would like to thank David Underwood, Alastair Mellor, Neil Jed, Javier Planells, Peter Chamberlain, Bruce Stephenson, Steve Wright, and Richard Cawsey. There are still some gaps to fill but we have been able to make the following preliminary list 1 Slingsby Type 3 2 Slingsby Nacelled Type 3QGlider Training Squadron1941 3 Slingsby Type 4 Falcon III M 1942 4 Slingsby Type 6 Kirby KyteE 5 Slingsby Type 6 Kirby KyteB 6 Slingsby Type 6 Kirby Kyte5 7 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet PD627 8 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet PD628 9 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet RA838 10 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet RA854 11 Slingsby Type 8 Kirby Tutor VW535 12 Slingsby Type 8 Kirby Tutor VM659 13 Slingsby Type 9 King Kite John Furlong's ATC Gliding School 1945 14 Slingsby Type 15 Gull IIIN/AHeston 1945 15 Slingsby Type 20 HMSS Pretorian 1/3/1945 16 Slingsby Type 24 Falcon 4VM109 1/9/1946 17 ScottVikings 1LRAF Thames 27/6/1941 18 ScottVikings 1 ST MERRYN ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION 1/2/1944 19 Göppingen Gö 3 Minimoa 20 Rhonbussard Congleton / North Rode Viaduct [ Off-Airport ] 26/10/1940 My father has finished the first one 1) Slingsby Type 4 Falcon IIi. Here are some photos. I hope you like them. The next gliders will be 2) Slingsby Type 3 3) Slingsby Nacelled Type 3 Q Glider Training Squadron 1941 And these are the gliders that we have already done AIRSPEED AS. 51 Horsa I DG597 1 First prototype used for RATOG trials AIRSPEED AS. 51 Horsa I DG604 "1 Airbones Forces Experimental Establishment 1/9/1942 Sherburn-in-elmet, near leeds, Yorkshire AIRSPEED AS. 51 Horsa I PW773, Operation Mallard, 6th June 1944. AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II LJ271 Test on Horsa with arrester parachutes 1/5/1945 AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II TL472 1946 Aquir Palestine AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II 19 - DP288 H Glider Conversion Unit 1943 AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II TL145 FERX 21 HGCU 1946 AIRSPEED AS. 51 Horsa I DP740 "RAF Glider Pilot Exercise unit 1945 Thruxton AIRSPEED AS. 51 Horsa I Mount Farm AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II LZ/X - LH469 “93” Operation Deadstick Caen Canal Bridge AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II 5 - L?22? D-Day Operation AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II LF819 1es independent Glider Squadron Tarquina Italy AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II TL349 AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II DK353 December 1942 AIRSPEED AS. 58 Horsa II RZ306 BAYNES BAT BAT RA809 (P) BRITISH TAYLORCRAFT Model H Glider GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur I BV136 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BV199 Production Prototype GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BT771 "This glider was used at the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment for ditching trials in the summer of 1942. GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BT479 Royal Aircraft Establishment 15523 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II HH130 Empire Flying School 1946 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II J - BT615 No.2 Glider Training School jun-42 RAF Weston GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BT823 No.3 Glider Training School 1946 RAF Wellesbourne Mountford circa GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II 32 - BT572 No.1 Glider Training School Septiembre 1942 RAF Croughton. GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BT671 Glider Pilot Exercise Unit Noviembre 1942 RAF Netheravon. GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BT889 No.5 Glider Training School ago-45 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II HH255 No.4 Glider Training School Oct. 1942 RAF Kidlington GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II HH522 No.3 Glider Training School late 1943 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BT480 Central Landing Establishment may-41 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II BT610 No.4 Glider Training School Sept. 1942 RAF Kidlington GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48 Hotspur II HH120 No.3 Glider Training School jun-45 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 48B Hotspur II B Twin MP486/G GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 50 GENERAL AIRCRAFT GAL 55 GENERAL AIRCRAFT 56 (01) TS507 (P) GENERAL AIRCRAFT 56 (02) TS5100 (P) GENERAL AIRCRAFT 56 (03) TS138 (P) GENERAL AIRCRAFT 61 TS515 (P) GENERAL AIRCRAFT Hamilcar MK I DR854/G Used for RATOG trails GENERAL AIRCRAFT Hamilcar MK I 901 - LA691 GENERAL AIRCRAFT Hamilcar MK I 256 Used on Operation Varsity. for carrying ammunition. This was the reason of having the yellow tail GENERAL AIRCRAFT Hamilcar MK X LA728 SLINGSBY Cadet Mk VI E - 6285 SLINGSBY T.18 Hengist Mk I DG570 Early 1942 Airbone Forces Experimental Establishment SLINGSBY T.18 Hengist Mk II DG573 WACO CG-4A Hadrian WACO CG-4A Hadrian WACO CG-4A Hadrian I FR579 "Voo-Doo" 1/7/1943 RAF Prestwick, Scotladn WACO CG-4A Hadrian II B/48 1945 Heavy Glider Conversion WACO CG-4A Hadrian II 8 670 - jun-45 Basal, India WACO CG-13A Hadrian DE HAVILLAND AUSTRALIA G1 DE HAVILLAND AUSTRALIA G2 HINDUSTAN Hindustan Aircraft G-1 Cheers Santiago 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 😲 Wow! That’s quite a collection. Congrats on achieving that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Interesting subject and project I'll be keeping an eye on the progress Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Thats quite a collection! Makes my ambitions on building post war Air Cadet gliders look somewhat modest! Thanks for sharing. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hello Diamant, Most interesting contribution to this forum. And what a collection/knowledge regarding this subject. The models look fantastic.👍 Regards, Orion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Wow! That is an incredible collection, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 What an amazing collection. Congratulations. You say - ‘we’ decided to add all the single trainer gliders… If you don’t mind me asking; who is ‘we’? Is this the work of a club or a group or just you and your father? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 That is a MASSIVE work indeed! I mean all those project of your Father... This one is very interesting because I do not think that majority of those gliders exists as injection kits. I can recognize Slingsby Hengist - is it resin or vacu? How about the others rarities? Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) Hello Guys, Thank you very much for your comments and I glad that you like them. Quote You say - ‘we’ decided to add all the single trainer gliders… If you don’t mind me asking; who is ‘we’? Yes, of course. I mean my father and me. He builds all the models white I do the research for each project. We have a particular approach to the hobby. We use to build as series / sub collections Our goal is to build All the aircraft types that flew with the Royal Air Force, the Fleet Air Arm and all the Commonwealth (Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Rhodesia, etc.) in the time frame between 1936 and 1947, in all major versions (including field modifications, different or special markings, different armaments, different scheme colour camouflage, etc.) which were used in all the operational theatres or special operations. And to include also Lend-Lease and captured enemy types under British markings. We also try to include in each series the aircraft which were flown by Ango Argentine pilots, most of them had very particular nose arts” Right now we have approx. 986 models done. Here are some links which explain much better what I want to express. http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2005/05/stuff_eng_hrubisko_typhoon.htm http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2003/11/stuff_eng_hrubisko_spitfire.htm http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2006/01/stuff_hrubisko_mosquito.htm http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2007/09/fleet-air-arm-models-01.htm http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2007/10/fleet-air-arm-models-02.htm http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2007/11/fleet-air-arm-models-03.htm http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2008/06/early-british-jets-01.htm http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2008/06/early-british-jets-02.htm https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235093668-curtiss-mohawk-series-172-raúl-hrubisko/&tab=comments#comment-4087227 Quote That is a MASSIVE work indeed! I mean all those project of your Father... This one is very interesting because I do not think that majority of those gliders exists as injection kits. I can recognize Slingsby Hengist - is it resin or vacu? How about the others rarities? Yes, it is a very challenged project. No, most of them must be done from scratch. For example, both Slingsby Hengist were made by my father in balsa wood. Here are some additional photos of the gliders done Cheers Santiago Edited June 26, 2021 by diamant 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Congratulations for your work and thank you so much for sharing those photos. Sharing the hobby with your father is quite special. I’ve always considered gliders/ sailplanes as a neglected field in the world of scale aeroplanes. Of special interest for me is your Slingsby Type 4 Falcon 3; I’m working on a RC model of this type and was looking for a color scheme – something more than translucent dope; I’m seriously considering yours – are there photos/ books showing that scheme?! I’m only aware of a dark underside view from Martin Simons book. Looking forward for the follow-ups in your collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Fantastic collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Hi Mack, Thank you for your comments and I am glad that you like it. Thanks T-21 My father has finished these two gliders. There were made from scratch. 2) Slingsby Type 3 3) Slingsby Nacelled Type 3 Q Glider Training Squadron 1941 Both gliders togethers. Cheers Santiago 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Wow! You guys must work fast! What a great collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Hi Steve, thank you very much for your comments. My father has just finished two more models for this series. 4) Göppingen Gö 3 Minimoa 5) Slingsby Type 19 (Target tug glider) Comparing sides Cheers Santiago Edited July 23, 2021 by diamant 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 These are incredible, very special! What a fabulous collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Oh wow what a spectacular collection of models great work indeed, I am in awe . As someone has already said modelling with your Dad is very Special , I have tried getting my son interested but the kits I have got for him are sitting unmade, I suppose computer games are more alluring, so treasure your relationship and modelling time. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Thank you very much for your comments. Yes, Chris. I really enjoy sharing this passion with my Father. It is something special for both of us. He has just finished another glider. 6) Rhonbussard Congleton / North Rode Viaduct [ Off-Airport ] 26/10/1940 Cheers Santiago 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Great builds, amazing project, stunning collection ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thank you very much for your comments Wulfman. Two more gliders are done from scratch by my Father. 7) Slingsby Type 20 HMSS Pretorian 3/1/1945 😎 Slingsby Type 24 Falcon 4 VM109 9/1/1946 We have updated the list for this series with a final number of 23 models. The first 8 gliders are already done. 1 Slingsby Type 3 2 Slingsby Nacelled Type 3 Q Glider Training Squadron 1941 3 Slingsby Type 4 Falcon III M 1942 4 Slingsby Type 19 5 Slingsby Type 20 HMSS Pretorian 3/1/1945 6 Slingsby Type 24 Falcon 4 VM109 9/1/1946 7 Göppingen Gö 3 Minimoa 8 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & CoRhonbussard Congleton / North Rode Viaduct [ Off-Airport ]10/26/1940 9 Slingsby Type 6 Kirby Kyte E 10 Slingsby Type 6 Kirby Kyte B 11 Slingsby Type 6 Kirby Kyte 5 12 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet PD627 13 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet PD628 14 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet RA838 15 Slingsby Type 7 Cadet RA854 16 Slingsby Type 8 Kirby Tutor VW535 17 Slingsby Type 8 Kirby Tutor VM659 18 Slingsby Type 9 King Kite John Furlong's ATC Gliding School 1945 19 Slingsby Type 15 Gull IIIN/A Heston 1945 20 Slingsby Type 20 Wombledon aerodrome 21 Scott Vikings 1 LRAF Thames 27/6/1941 22 Scott Vikings 1 ST MERRYN ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION 2/1/1944 23 Hutter 17 1942 We are about to reach the 1.000 models done (998 now). Cheers Santiago 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 A very impressive collection! Gilders tend to be overlooked but they played an important part in many WW2 campaigns. I also have to admit that I was not aware of some of the many types you covered in your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Your dad must be a machine! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Hi Quote A very impressive collection! Gilders tend to be overlooked but they played an important part in many WW2 campaigns. I also have to admit that I was not aware of some of the many types you covered in your collection. Thank you very much. Completely agree with you. I believe that this subcollection is something different from the rest of our models. Quote Your dad must be a machine! Yes, he is building one glider after another. He has finished a new Slingsby Type 20 9) Slingsby Type 20 Wombledon aerodrome 1944-45 Both Slingsby Type 20 together. Cheers Santiago 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I am amazed. They are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Thank you very much Bertie, Please find below the photos of the latest glider done. We are glad to know that we have reach the number of 1.000 models done!!!!!! . We go for more.🤩 10) Slingsby Type 8 Kirby Tutor VM659 11) Slingsby Type 8 Kirby Tutor VW535 Both Slingsby Type 8 Kirby Tutor together Cheers Santiago 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Hi, My father has completed a new glider. 12 Scott Viking 1 L King and Queen visit RAF Thames in June 27th 1941 I will post the photos of the second Scott Viking soon. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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