tnuag Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Would you have any dimensions for the Type O trolley, please, Selwyn? I had an email saying type S trolley was used for operation Black Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPonchoMan Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Well, it has taken FAR longer than we ever imagined, but the 1/72 Mandator is close to completion. Without making any promises, it should be available from Hannants in January. Apologies for the poor quality of the photos - my photo tent is currently packed away! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Great news for those doing the Blue Steel option. Any further news on the GE72057 Bedford Crew bus - IN WORK? Thanks, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) Yes, in work. Edited December 8, 2022 by tnuag revised 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajarito Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) Hi tnuag, I'm hoping for at least the tow bar in 1/48th scale for a XM607 diorama. Well, it would also be nice to have the tug tractor, the 60 kva GPU and any bomb load vehicle. Cheers. Edited December 8, 2022 by Pajarito Adding the GPU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 58 minutes ago, Pajarito said: the 60 kva GPU and any bomb load vehicle. The GPU and a Blue Steel trolley are both currently available on Hannants. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48055?result-token=SOMOt https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48063?result-token=SOMOt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Because there are no 1:48 Vulcan or Victor kits generally available, we are planning a 1:48 Mandator, Blue steel missile and personnel. To this end the 1:48 bomb trolley is already available (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48063? ) together with the servicing crew ( https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48300 ). We will also reissue the 1:48 Blue Steel missile (which has a removable tail cone to reveal the Stentor motor) when I have revised the design for 3D printing. The 60 kva ground power unit is available in 1:48 - https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48055 The thinking is that Mandator, Blue Steel and bomb trolley are all in 1:48 with figures, so you have a 1:48 Blue Steel diorama even without an aircraft. We have not done a tractor and tow bar because no aircraft kits are generally available. So much of your wish list is already in stock at Hannants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajarito Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Dave Swindell said: The GPU and a Blue Steel trolley are both currently available on Hannants. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48055?result-token=SOMOt https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48063?result-token=SOMOt Hi Dave, It's good to know about the GPU, it's just I was thinking of doing a diorama of XM607 being loaded for the first Black Buck mission. 5 hours ago, tnuag said: We have not done a tractor and tow bar because no aircraft kits are generally available. Hi Neil, Just a thought here, but wouldn't it be a blast if those who have a 1/48 Vulcan B.Mk2 kit could order the Sentinel and the tow bar from you prior to the deposit of the required quid? The Vulcan kit in 1/48 is so huge that it does need something round it to give the approximate idea of the scale. I'd deposit in advance for a 1/48 Sentinel and a tow bar right away. Cheers. Edited December 8, 2022 by Pajarito Add his name to the reply to tnuag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 - we only sell through Hannants by agreement. 2 - it is a very limited market - probably not a commercial proposition. 3 - If you want something to add atmosphere, there is already a GPU and bomb trolley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 12 hours ago, Pajarito said: I was thinking of doing a diorama of XM607 being loaded for the first Black Buck mission. 12 hours ago, Pajarito said: a 1/48 Sentinel The tractor at Wideawake on Ascension was the MD300, AIM have done one in 1/48 but unfortunately currently out of stock at Hannants https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48012L?result-token=SOMOt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajarito Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Dave Swindell said: The tractor at Wideawake on Ascension was the MD300, AIM have done one in 1/48 but unfortunately currently out of stock at Hannants https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48012L?result-token=SOMOt Hi Dave, Wow, that's good news! Very nice, thank you. As for the tow bar, I might get one in 1/72 and try to upscale it to 1/48. What was the vehicle with which to load the 1000-pounders like? I've got one for the USAF circa the Vietnam war. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Pajarito said: What was the vehicle with which to load the 1000-pounders like? I've got one for the USAF circa the Vietnam war. A SABT (Standard Airfield Bomb Transporter) fitted with 2 cradles to carry 2 x bomb beams with 7 x 1000lb bombs each. The beam with 7 bombs attached was lifted into position as a complete unit with 2 hydraulic jacks Note the 10-bomb setup shown at the end of the clip wasn't used in service due to separation issues when dropping them. THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, 1950-1969. © IWM (RAF-T 5195) IWM Non Commercial License THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, 1950-1969. © IWM (RAF-T 5196) IWM Non Commercial License 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajarito Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 That's much appreciated, Dave! Scratchbuilding the SABT won't be easy, though. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 This might help, you'll need to work out the bomb cradles though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajarito Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Hi Dave, Well, indeed; that's a lot helpful, many thanks, my mate! Yes, the bomb cradle for the seven 1000-pounders will have to be checked, as it's a tad different from that in the Yellow Sun SABT. But Jan's sketch in pencil of the SABT is just SUPERB. Very helpful. I owe you big time, Dave. Thank you once again, chap. Cheers, Igna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Pajarito said: Yes, the bomb cradle for the seven 1000-pounders will have to be checked, as it's a tad different from that in the Yellow Sun SABT. Note the Victor & Valiant cradles are a lot lower than those on Vulcan bomb trolleys due to the lack of ground clearance on the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajarito Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/8/2022 at 5:09 PM, tnuag said: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE48012L?result-token=SOMOt Hi Neil, Any idea as to how long it might take for Hannants to have the tug tractor back in stock? I've asked them but I haven't gotten a reply yet. Thanks a lot to both you and Dave for the help. Cheers, Igna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) We stopped giving estimated delivery dates years ago, in case delays occur - our standard reply "subscribe to the Hannants Hot News sheet", so you know when an item arrives. Edited December 18, 2022 by tnuag correcion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajarito Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Very well, Neil. Many thanks. I just backordered one kit at Hannants in the hope that I'm noticed when they're back in stock. Then I'm just short of the 1/48 tow bar for my diorama. Working on the Dash 10 ECM pod and pylon. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) The first batch of 1:72 Mandator kits were delivered to Hannants today, 20th February 2023, Ref: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE72062 Edited February 20, 2023 by tnuag date added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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