MattMosquito Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hi all, I am thinking about possibly converting an Airfix Halifax to represent a Halton. Does anyone know of anyone who produces a conversion set or decals for these aircraft? I think I can probably do the conversion without a dedicated set but decals could end up being the larger problem. Thanks, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 If I remember well Magna Models produced a conversion set, including decals. I don't know who acquired Magna assets, and if they are still available - but I would be interested to know! Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 It rare to find, but it works. Only the decals are self printed. https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/10271122113/in/photolist-gDCbLi modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 4 hours ago, CarLos said: I don't know who acquired Magna assets, and if they are still available - but I would be interested to know! Combat Kits, apparently. Some of the range being sold by FreightDog Models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I bought this Maintracks kit back in the late 80's/early 90's, from some mail-order place in the UK. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Ah, a worthy project! I'd be interested in seeing how you get on with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMosquito Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hi all, thankyou for your help. I'd heard about the Magna Models conversion but haven't been able to find one yet, I'm hoping that Freightdog models may release it again as I'm sure I've seen the same conversion under their name. Don't suppose anyone has or know's the dimensions of the bomb bay cargo bulge so that I could work out how to scale it down to 1/72? I'm thinking I might be able to make it out of multiple layers of plastic card sanded to shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Blackbird Models did announce they were working on a Halton conversion some time ago. Not heard anything since. Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMosquito Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 I've had a look on the Blackbird models website, nothing listed. I think I'm going to try and make the various mods myself and scratchbuild it. Just need to find some civil decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) On 9/13/2021 at 11:19 AM, MattMosquito said: Don't suppose anyone has or know's the dimensions of the bomb bay cargo bulge so that I could work out how to scale it down to 1/72? I'm thinking I might be able to make it out of multiple layers of plastic card sanded to shape. The Magna freight pannier measures 98.5mm long by 22mm wide by 10mm deep. It's shaped to fit over the existing bomb bay doors but I suggest that you remove the doors, measure the length and width of the resulting hole and insert a 10mm deep block of whatever material you're going to use. Laminated card should work fine. The Magna decals are for G-AHDU of BOAC, G-AIWK of Bond Air Services, G-AIWP of Skyflight and G-ALEF of Eagle Aviation. If you would like to use any of these options I can send you the relevant decals. Edited September 19, 2021 by Ivor Ramsden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Somewhere I have a Alan Hall Halton conversion in an Airfix magazine from the 60's. Will try to find for you. my apologies its to convert the Airfix Halifax B.3 to an earlier Mk.2 variant Airfix Mag Dec 1967. Edited September 21, 2021 by T-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Possibly somewhere in this lot? https://archive.org/search.php?query=airfix+magazine&and[]=subject%3A"airfix+magazine"&sort=titleSorter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 July 1970 perhaps? That's what my list of references says. If only I knew where I'd put the magazine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 50 minutes ago, Tripod said: July 1970 perhaps? That's what my list of references says. If only I knew where I'd put the magazine... Yep! It's right here: https://archive.org/details/Airfix_Magazine_1970-07/page/n13/mode/2up Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMosquito Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Hello all, thankyou for all of your help it's much appreciated. I have been able to track down the Magna Models conversion set now thanks to a member of this site 👍 Looking forward to building this conversion as it'll be my first civil subject I've built (I normally build WW2 allied subjects). I'll keep everyone posted! 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashman1 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 On 9/19/2021 at 6:03 PM, Ivor Ramsden said: The Magna freight pannier measures 98.5mm long by 22mm wide by 10mm deep. It's shaped to fit over the existing bomb bay doors but I suggest that you remove the doors, measure the length and width of the resulting hole and insert a 10mm deep block of whatever material you're going to use. Laminated card should work fine. The Magna decals are for G-AHDU of BOAC, G-AIWK of Bond Air Services, G-AIWP of Skyflight and G-ALEF of Eagle Aviation. If you would like to use any of these options I can send you the relevant decals. Hi Ivor Any chance of a scan of the markings for G-ALEF? I'm hoping it wasn't a lockdown build 🙂 regards Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 20 hours ago, Cashman1 said: Hi Ivor Any chance of a scan of the markings for G-ALEF? I'm hoping it wasn't a lockdown build 🙂 regards Brent Yes, with pleasure. can you PM me an email address please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Bunker Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 9/22/2021 at 12:16 AM, dogsbody said: Yep! It's right here: https://archive.org/details/Airfix_Magazine_1970-07/page/n13/mode/2up This conversion was for an HP Halifax C.VIII, very similar but not identical to an HP Halton, but probably an easier conversion (uses bomber clear nose and no fuselage windows to be added). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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