1/72 - Boeing E-7 Wedgetail vacuform & resin kit by Welshmodels - released

[Homebee]

After the 1/144th kit (link) Welshmodels is to release a 1/72nd Boeing E-7 Wedgetail vacuform & resin kit - ref. MT72-24

Sources:

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/MT72-24.html

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0UXbVrgXJGjSP6qgGKsvC9VJbnp7HcGa5VyDa4BbtUZk14BNAFtvs7vAotE7gimmNl&id=100045734448348

 

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Its been a busy weekend, but we found time to carry out a decalfit on the proposed 1:72nd scale E-7A Wedgetail in RAF livery. The kit MT72-24 will hopefully be released in the next few weeks and we as ever are taking advanced orders with payment on dispatch.

 

 

V.P.

 

Edited November 23, 2022 by Homebee

[jaw]

Welsh Models have already released a 1/144 version of the Wedgetail (what a stupid name!) which I have and is very good. Densil assures me that when the serial numbers are known, he will resissue a decal sheet to those that have bought the kit - unless of course the serial number really will be WT001!

 

John

[tonyp]

23 hours ago, jaw said:

 Wedgetail (what a stupid name!)

Do you know the origin of the name?

[robc]

The wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) is the largest bird of prey in the continent of Australia.

 

Am I correct in the assumption the RAAF were the 1st operators of the type?

 

regards

[cmatthewbacon]

So no stupider than Osprey, Goshawk, Falcon or… Harrier, then!

best,

M.

[jaw]

 I did not know about the  Aussie bird so must revise my views on the name. I  thought it might be some daft name dreamed upby Boeing like Rivet Joint - which is even dafter! I FAR prefer names like Osprey, Goshawk, Falcon and Harrier!

 

John

[Type 40]

Wedge-tailed eagles (or "wedgies", if you want to sound really Orrstrayan), also have exceptional long-distance vision... which, given the aircraft's role, I suspect was one of the reasons why the RAAF named the plane why they did.  And not because wedgies are also fond of eating carrion or carrying-off small household pets...  

 

Mind you, if we wanted a truly terrifying name to strike fear into the hearts of our enemies, it'd have been a toss-up between "Chipmunk" and "Puss Moth", surely?  Or "Fawn"?  😉

[Biggles81]

18 hours ago, tonyp said:

Do you know the origin of the name?

Clearly he did not.

[Biggles81]

17 hours ago, robc said:

The wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) is the largest bird of prey in the continent of Australia.

 

Am I correct in the assumption the RAAF were the 1st operators of the type?

 

regards

Yes you are correct, the Royal Australian Air Force was the first operator - in fact the aircraft was developed specifically for us and has become a world beater 5th Gen AEW platform. I started out in the Project AIR 5077 "Wedgetail" Office in Canberra back in 1995 and am immensely proud of the E-7A Wedgetail.

[Homebee]

Released - ref. MT72-24 - Boeing E-7 Wedgetail

Source: http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/MT72-24.html

 

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We have probably our last 1:72nd scale release before 2023 , MT72-24 - Boeing E-7A Wedgetail in (Future) Royal Air Force livery. Vac Formed fuselage with a clear canopy and all other parts in resin. Laser and white laser decals by Welsh. Very clear and concise instructions are included including fitment locations for all ariel's. There is the option to model the cockpit interior or place window decals. Kits are available to ship immediately from ourselves.

 

 

V.P.