Simon Nonymous Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) Good afternoon everyone! OK after the new Mosquito build, and a nice 1:48 Airfix Hurricane, I am back to Bomber Command with this lovely kit. I have the advantage of having built the base Mk. I A/C kit last year, which I really enjoyed, and this one I think will be similarly satisfying. The kit is mostly the Mk. I A/C kit (unsurprisingly) but features a new sprue for the Merlins, and has a modified set of tail planes; I think that was the only real difference from the radial powered planes, but I am sure someone will patiently correct me if I am wrong. I am not sure. The only thing I think is missing is any sort of bomb sight in the bomb aimers position; I'll check in the Haynes manual to see what's what, plus I am off to RAF Duxford on Sunday so may be able to see a real Wimpy there. Any pics or hints gratefully accepted here of course! EDIT: What was I thinking of? RAF Cosford has one of the two surviving Wimpies!!! Thank you Mr Beard! This is a kit which has a cracking level of interior detail, and although Airfix helpfully colour code the instructions to tell you which bits you can omit as they won't be easily seen once the fuselage is buttoned up, I went for the full fat build because... well because I could. It's all out of the box, and I haven't gone mad with dry brushing or shading as it'll mostly not be seen once I button the fuselage up. Apologies if the colour balance is a bit off, it was just quick pics with the phone: Edited October 14, 2021 by Simon Nonymous I am a clot. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 That looks good. Is there a Wellington at Duxford? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 The interior does look rather splendid, great painting work. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Nonymous Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Beard said: That looks good. Is there a Wellington at Duxford? Whooops got my museums mixed up, there's one under restoration at Cosford... I have had a good look at the Brooklands one last year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I'm glad to hear you got your museums mixed up because the alternative is my losing my memory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: The interior does look rather splendid, great painting work. Hear! hear! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck1945 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Mine arrived two days ago so I’ll be watching this project. Not sure which version I’ll actually start first though (Ia/Ic, Coastal, or II) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Nonymous Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Beard said: I'm glad to hear you got your museums mixed up because the alternative is my losing my memory. I have an odd feeling both of us could recite Withnail and I word for word, even if not drink for drink. The memory is fine! Soup? Why haven't I got any soup? Edited October 14, 2021 by Simon Nonymous 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Excellent job so far Simon,...... I converted the old MPM kit into a Mk.II years ago s a Malta based Wimpey,...... I`ll b getting one of these too,..... might do a desert based aircraft this time? Looking forward to seeing yours come along, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Watching this build with interest! Do I understand correctly that the Airfix Wellington II contains only some parts for the Mk.I, whereas the MPM kit of the Mk.II contains parts needed for both? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 WW II is not normally my area of interest but this one grabbed my attention. Looking very good so far, I'll tag along. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I'm going to tag along as I have one in my stash, no idea when it will get built but it will be good to have knowlage of a build befor I touch it. Gondor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Nonymous Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 12 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Watching this build with interest! Do I understand correctly that the Airfix Wellington II contains only some parts for the Mk.I, whereas the MPM kit of the Mk.II contains parts needed for both? I have no knowledge of the MPM kit but the Airfix Mk II gives you parts for the Mk II only, there are no radial engines or alternate tail fins for a Mk I. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 13 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Watching this build with interest! Do I understand correctly that the Airfix Wellington II contains only some parts for the Mk.I, whereas the MPM kit of the Mk.II contains parts needed for both? Haveing had a look at the instructions for the Revell Mk.II which is a reboxing of the MPM kit I can say the following, The Revell/MPM kit has a different parts layout to the Airfix kit. Airfix have made parts specific for different versions as seperate sprues as possible. When I got my Mk.1a/1c kit I could tell that a Mk.II was going to follow and maybe a Mk.IV as the engines were seperate. The Revell/MPM kit does not seperate the parts for different versions as clearly as Airfix have so you will find parts for different versions mixed up so you have to study the instructions carefully so you don't get parts mixed up. Gondor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 2:07 PM, Gondor44 said: Haveing had a look at the instructions for the Revell Mk.II which is a reboxing of the MPM kit I can say the following, The Revell/MPM kit has a different parts layout to the Airfix kit. Airfix have made parts specific for different versions as seperate sprues as possible. When I got my Mk.1a/1c kit I could tell that a Mk.II was going to follow and maybe a Mk.IV as the engines were seperate. The Revell/MPM kit does not seperate the parts for different versions as clearly as Airfix have so you will find parts for different versions mixed up so you have to study the instructions carefully so you don't get parts mixed up. Gondor The other give away that the Mk.II was coming from Airfix was that when showed the first CAD shots of the mk.I they accidentally showed a shot of the mk.II also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 While on the subject of Wellingtons, here is a neat film clip of a Mk 1c, I think, being turned around; very interesting period footage and details. I hope many of you will find it of interest. Mike https://youtu.be/NScptsa5zJA Here's a short video of a Wellington in display at the Brooklands Museum, where the Wimpy was built. It was N2980, and was ditched in Loch Ness in 1940 and discovered in 1980. Great views of the geodetic structure. https://youtu.be/JjqOek5ubxI @Simon Nonymous, That being said, I am following this build with great interest, as I have the new-tool Airfix kit as well as a resin conversion set for the MPM or new-tool Airfix Mk 1c. I have always considered the Mk II and XIV as the most handsome of the breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I do like a good British bomber WIP, I'll be following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Nonymous Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Just a quick phone snap of progress. The Merlins are now on. The props/spinners can wait till the main painting is done and dusted, but the fit of the power eggs is pretty good. A small smear of filler will be needed just close some hairline gaps between the bulkhead and the engine itself, but all in all, it all fits together nicely. The tail planes are the other Mk. II difference, and again, went together like Lego. Nice one Airfix! Edited October 28, 2021 by Simon Nonymous 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 So, no photos of the engine assembly? Too bad. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Nonymous Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, dogsbody said: So, no photos of the engine assembly? Too bad. Chris Apols I didn't think that someone would want that level of detail; I can post a pic from the instructions if needed, but it's a very simple, typical assembly. Sorry about the thumb in the pic, but the kit at this point could mount either the radials or the Merlins onto the nacelle assembly. The Merlin assembly is two halves vertically split, with three pieces inside to form the front radiator, the rear radiator flap, and the air intakes/radiator exit . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I do like the Mk.II Welly. good to see how she builds and looking forward to seeing the finished product 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Simon Nonymous said: Apols I didn't think that someone would want that level of detail; I can post a pic from the instructions if needed, but it's a very simple, typical assembly. No worries! I was just curious, as I haven't seen any shots of the sprues or the instructions yet. I have both of the Pegasus-powered kits. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Wow! This has gone together in a snap. Bravo to you (and Airfix)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISO Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Need to get me one of airfix Mk II's. Sweet work. BTW shouldn't bomb bay be black and have a ceeling? from 19:45 Edited October 31, 2021 by TISO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Holy Crap on a Cracker! I just checked Hannants, to see if they had this kit yet. They had one left, so I thought I'd get it. That is until I saw the price and the shipping! Total cost would be $ 95.00 and change! That is way, way too much for a 1/72 twin-engined bomber. I don't think I payed that much for both of my other two Airfix Wellys. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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