LuisB Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hello! Can be this kit modelled as a Buffalo 339 C/D or E? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) @Sky Keg @jimmaasor @LDSModeller might be the men to help you. Until then, see if these are helpful: Mike https://kw.jonkerweb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=725:brewster-b339-buffalo-uk&catid=83&lang=en&showall=1&limitstart=&Itemid=545 https://www.naval-encyclopedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Brewster-Buffalo-F2A-blue-print-development-history.jpg Edited July 28, 2021 by 72modeler added links 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 The B339-23 can only be converted into a B339C/D or E by removing a section of the forward fuselage and other detail changes, depending on the variant being modeled. The 339-23 had the longer fuselage of the F2A-3 which must be shortened to match the length of the Dutch and British Brewsters which were based on the F2A-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisB Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, mhaselden said: The B339-23 can only be converted into a B339C/D or E by removing a section of the forward fuselage and other detail changes, depending on the variant being modeled. The 339-23 had the longer fuselage of the F2A-3 which must be shortened to match the length of the Dutch and British Brewsters which were based on the F2A-2. Looking to model a British Buffalo I from 243 Squadron... what changes in lenght are necessary? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmaas Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Shorten the fuselage forward of the wing. The amount should be 12 inches IIRC (I'm away from my references) based on aircraft with spinner fitted. Oddly, one change you DON'T need to make involves the landing lights. Only the British 339E had one under each wing. But all of the Classic Airframes/Special Hobbies 1/48 kits have two, and (until SH releases a 339E) none should have more than one. Otherwise, the necessary changes are mostly limited to the sliding canopy (bulged port side and clear vision panel) and interior items like gunsight and relocated compass. I'd have to double check on proper prop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisB Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, jimmaas said: Shorten the fuselage forward of the wing. The amount should be 12 inches IIRC (I'm away from my references) based on aircraft with spinner fitted. Oddly, one change you DON'T need to make involves the landing lights. Only the British 339E had one under each wing. But all of the Classic Airframes/Special Hobbies 1/48 kits have two, and (until SH releases a 339E) none should have more than one. Otherwise, the necessary changes are mostly limited to the sliding canopy (bulged port side and clear vision panel) and interior items like gunsight and relocated compass. I'd have to double check on proper prop. Thank you for the answer... do you know about where you have to do the cut? In reality, at this stage any British or Dutch Buffalo will make it for me. It looks like a good kit, but appears to be the least desired variant. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmaas Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Okay, here we go. On the 339-23 kit, there is a section of the fuselage right behind the cowl that goes all the way around. Then, on the lower side, there's a cutout for the wing assembly. If you measure that lower section it extends 1/4 inch from the rear edge of the sowl. In 1/48 scale, that's 12 inches. Carefully cut the cowl off, and assemble at least the two halves formerl;y attached to the fuselage. Then cut that 1/4 inch segment off both fuselage sides. The result will allow match (pretty close) the Tamiya kit. You may have to spread the forward fuselage to match the cowling width. In the spirit of honesty, the exact difference between the F2A-2/339B/C/D/E and F2A-3/339-23 length is stilll problematical. I've got copies of original Brewster dociuments and they conflict. But this will get close. For more precision. see the info in this nugget from the way-back machine: 2010 thread Also make use of the pilot's manual here: MANUAL And yes, the British Buffalo had the ventral window, and it carried 'A' amd 'B' camouflage patterns. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 See if this helps- I strongly recommend getting this monograph, as the scale drawings are in 1/48 and also clearly show the external differences in all the Brewster variants. Mike https://www.modellingnews.gr/el/νέα-μοντελισμού/brewster-f2a-buffalo-f2a-1-f2a-2-f2a-3-topdrawings-no51-kagero-2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, LuisB said: Looking to model a British Buffalo I from 243 Squadron.. Nothing to add to what Jim and Mark have said, for the fuselage conversion. For a Buffalo Mk I/339E, you will need to scribe in the door flap for the flare tube Starboard side at rear of fuselage The Office (Cockpit) does differ from a F2A-2 in a number of respects, which are not in the SH kit 1) Pilots seat "Square" top 2) Pilots seat mount frame differs, from the F2A-2, in that they curve above the rear deck 3) You will need check the SH Instrument panel ( Jim has provided the link to pilots notes which has photo's) 4) Starboard side of cockpit has oxygen bottle cage, with British type oxygen regulator 5) Buffalo Mk I also has piping for heat to guns/cockpit I'm currently doing a re-visit to a Buffalo Mk I/339E Build here if you would like to visit Brewster Buffalo 339E Build Regards Alan Edited July 28, 2021 by LDSModeller 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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