tonyot Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hiya Folks, The Hornet is arguably one of the most beautiful post war piston engined fighters,..... (from some views maybe?),...... and it has always been popular with modellers,..... so when the AZ Models kits were released I had to get one. It builds up well but personally I felt it was let down by the spinners, which didn`t fit the cowling contours in my kit,.... and the propellers which seem to be too thin and the wrong shape! I believe that Alistair at Aerocraft does a great set,......see links below,.... but I wasn`t aware of it when I built this kit,......although I might be investing in one for the 2nd kit! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/aerocraft-models-acm-72014-dh-hornet-nacelles--1330990 https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/category/1-72nd I have been building up a collection of models for 45 Sqn and so I decided to finish my model in the markings of this unit,....... my WIP can be seen below;; Here is the real aeroplane that I tried to replicate; And here is the model; The Hornet replaced the Bristol Brigand with 45 Sqn and here is my Hornet compared with a Brigand which I have recently built too; And all three of 45 Sqn`s pistoned engined types during Op Firedog,.... Beaufighter, Brigand and Hornet,..... the unit did also fly Mosquito T.III`s and a Buckmaster in the training role too. Cheers Tony 61 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Yup, I was right it's a belter. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Definitely a looker, like the female version of the Mosquito. I read years ago in Aeroplane magazine probably that the position of frames in the cockpit canopy were such that they were in the pilot's blind spots so in effect he had an unobstructed view forward. Not sure if that's true but it sounds good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, noelh said: Definitely a looker, like the female version of the Mosquito. I read years ago in Aeroplane magazine probably that the position of frames in the cockpit canopy were such that they were in the pilot's blind spots so in effect he had an unobstructed view forward. Not sure if that's true but it sounds good. The nose and cockpit looks very Vampire-esque to me,..... DH were well known for altering components to fit different designs after all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) 49 minutes ago, noelh said: Definitely a looker, like the female version of the Mosquito. I read years ago in Aeroplane magazine probably that the position of frames in the cockpit canopy were such that they were in the pilot's blind spots so in effect he had an unobstructed view forward. Not sure if that's true but it sounds good. Hi noelh, The article in Aeroplane was nearly right.... The Hornet windscreen was effectively "frameless" between the three pieces of armoured glass. This is shown in the photo. The A-frame is a fairly light gauge steel piece that holds the rear edges of the glass together. At its top is a casting that caps the glass. Each pane of glass meets along its edge. The only thing between them is a 6mm steel tie rod, that has about 10mm of black sealant surrounding it. As such, there is no front frame. The pilot would get the impression that they have a clear unobstructed view ahead, but in reality they still have blind spots where the glass panes join. Edited July 18, 2021 by David A Collins 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Another wonderful build, despite the apparent issues, looks fabulous! Look how small she is compared to 5hat beastie Brigand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Thank you, I knew I wasn't misremembering it. It must have been a a wonderful aeroplane to fly. A pity none are preserved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) So, this is why on the outside of all Hornet windscreens you will see the front diagonal "frames" in black. In reality, its a line of black sealant covering a steel tie rod. Edited July 19, 2021 by David A Collins 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Great job on this Tony and it looks great from here, the 45 Sqdn trio look absolutely splendid together. Great work fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 35 minutes ago, ForestFan said: Another wonderful build, despite the apparent issues, looks fabulous! Look how small she is compared to 5hat beastie Brigand! Thanks mate. ..... the Brigand was a beast wasn`t it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 27 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Great job on this Tony and it looks great from here, the 45 Sqdn trio look absolutely splendid together. Great work fella Chris Thanks Chris,...... When I finish the Buckmaster I might photograph all of my 45 Sqn models together,..... from Mossie, through my clutch of Beaufighters to Brigand and Buckmaster to the Hornet? I might do a 45 Sqn Vampire too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, tonyot said: Thanks Chris,...... When I finish the Buckmaster I might photograph all of my 45 Sqn models together,..... from Mossie, through my clutch of Beaufighters to Brigand and Buckmaster to the Hornet? I might do a 45 Sqn Vampire too? That will be good to see Tony ,the Vampire too. That will be an impressive collection fella. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Have you ever turned out a bad model? Maybe so, but this one isn't it. Another lovely build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Natter said: Have you ever turned out a bad model? Maybe so, but this one isn't it. Another lovely build. Thanks Dave,..... glad you like it,.... just wish my eyes were good enough to do those spinner stripes,.... but I`m struggling these days. I even bought a tiny brush too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Hi tonyot, There's three well built kits! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 6 hours ago, tonyot said: just wish my eyes were good enough to do those spinner stripes,.... but I`m struggling these days. Cheap reading glasses, the type you get in discount stores, 1.5 to 3.0 strength. I can't model without them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Tony, That's a wonderful finish of a beautiful aircraft - awesome work mate, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Great build of a beautiful aircraft and a lovely collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Great build, and a stunning trio! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Nice job as usual Tony. I think it's a pity that they didn't get the spinners/props quite right (unless it's the nacelles that aren't quite right?), the amount of info and supposed research manufacturers do these days should make things like this get picked up easily. Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 13 hours ago, David A Collins said: Hi tonyot, There's three well built kits! 👍 Thanks David,.... glad you like them, cheers. 11 hours ago, Natter said: Cheap reading glasses, the type you get in discount stores, 1.5 to 3.0 strength. I can't model without them. I wish it were that easy,.... I`m long sighted in one eye and short sighted in the other!! I`ve gone beyond off the shelf reading glasses unfortunately. 10 hours ago, Dunny said: Tony, That's a wonderful finish of a beautiful aircraft - awesome work mate, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger,...... that is very kind of you mate, cheers..... a beautiful eroplane indeed. 9 hours ago, F-32 said: Great build of a beautiful aircraft and a lovely collection Thanks mate....... yeah a beautiful aeroplane indeed and glad you like the models. 8 hours ago, TonyOD said: Great build, and a stunning trio! Thanks Tony,.... glad you like them mate. 1 hour ago, DaveyGair said: Nice job as usual Tony. I think it's a pity that they didn't get the spinners/props quite right (unless it's the nacelles that aren't quite right?), the amount of info and supposed research manufacturers do these days should make things like this get picked up easily. Davey. Thanks Davey,.... yeah they got something wrong I think,..... I`ll be trying out Ali`s set for the next one anyway! I`ve seen some of the research that goes on mate,..... it would make you weep at times,..... but mot seem to get in the ballpart somewhere thankfully. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Great builds from a great era of British aviation. I do love a DH Hornet....totally agree one of the most beautiful piston aircraft of all time. That Brigand is a beast though isn't it?!! Blimey 😮 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Another wonderful build. Very nice! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, binbrook87 said: Great builds from a great era of British aviation. I do love a DH Hornet....totally agree one of the most beautiful piston aircraft of all time. That Brigand is a beast though isn't it?!! Blimey 😮 Thanks mate,...... yeah a beautiful aeroplane,..... and yes the Brigand is a beast,.... wait until you see the Buckmaster! 1 hour ago, Mig88 said: Another wonderful build. Very nice! Miguel Thanks Miguel,. glad you like it, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I'd certainly call the model beautiful, Sir. Not so sure about the aeroplane. There's something striking about those short-snout types, and striking can certainly be attractive --- but it ain't often beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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