Col Walter E Kurtz Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Hi, I'd quite like to scratch build a WW2 Airfield USAAF control tower. Does anyone have and plans references i could perhaps use to scale a model.. 1:72 and or 1:48 scale would be my preferences. I've had a look online but can't see anything suitable.. Cheers Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacles Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be along in a minute, but - for which theatre? And which base? Airfix used to do a kit of a WW2 RAF control tower, which I suppose might might be suitable for a some 8th AF bases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Andy perhaps something along these lines . . . PM sent . .. cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Tentacles said: I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be along in a minute, but - for which theatre? And which base? Airfix used to do a kit of a WW2 RAF control tower, which I suppose might might be suitable for a some 8th AF bases? Sadly the Airfix kit doesn't repreesnt any airfield RAF Control tower . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, Mancunian airman said: Sadly the Airfix kit doesn't repreesnt any airfield RAF Control tower . . . Well, there is this 1/76 scale kit from Airfix: https://www.super-hobby.com/products/R.A.F-Control-Tower.html Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 There are the Flightpath RAF/USAAF control tower kits in 1/48 and 1/72. They also a detail set for the Airfix kit, which they too cite "You should note though that the Airfix kit does not portray a truly accurate WW2 control tower.". I have Flightpath's 1/48 Nissen Hut and details kits in the stash. I have built their Beaverette Mk.3, which is PE and cast metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley353 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Be aware that even the Control Towers built to ‘standard’ designs were often modified to local requirements. The plans shared by Mancunian airman are an excellent starting point but depending on how accurate you want to be then period photographs are essential (if they exist) Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harmsworth Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Seen this site? https://www.abct.org.uk/airfield-buildings/control-towers/ I built the Airfix Control Tower a little while ago with the Flightpath upgrade - and had a lot of fun - but I was lucky to find it and I think it may be almost impossible to get now. all the best Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slackbladder Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Found this if it's any use https://maam.org/tower.htm has some 3D plans for the restoration project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 On 5/17/2023 at 9:10 PM, Slackbladder said: Found this if it's any use https://maam.org/tower.htm has some 3D plans for the restoration project. I saw that many year ago, I presume the photos are of the completed build . . . I was involved in the Tower at Virginia Beach . . . https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/goxhill/ Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 The Control Tower at Bassingbourn (Home of the Memphis Belle) is still standing and run as a museum now. http://www.ukairfields.org.uk/bassingbourn.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunker Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 This is my built Airfix control tower. It has the basic shape you need for the US control towers, and wouldn't be too hard to modify into a copy of an existing tower. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 There are laser cut ones on ebay. No idea what they are like and they may share some of the Airfix accuracy failures https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276087022480?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PtzpuNkNSrK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ZipXNhBURdq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circloy Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 On 17/05/2023 at 17:54, Mark Harmsworth said: I built the Airfix Control Tower a little while ago with the Flightpath upgrade - and had a lot of fun - but I was lucky to find it and I think it may be almost impossible to get now. Still listed on the D J Parkins website along with other aifield accessories & buildings (including an alternative, accurate, tower. https://davidjparkins.com/product/control-tower-fittings-set-for-airfix-control-tower-kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 A new, accurate control tower would be a great addition to the Airfix range, something like a 12799/41. It would go nicely with some of their ground support ranges and I'd buy a few. One can dream I suppose, but for such an iconic WW2 airfield building, I'm surprised there's not a better kit out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 To be honest there are not many airfield buildings at all. I have been building my own in card for some time. Including a control tower (must finish that though!) a QRA shed, a HAS and more. There may be some model rail card buildings that could be adapted in 1/72 / 1/76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DStewart Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Doesn't this assume there is/was a standard WWII control tower? I'm no expert, but I know some were of very non-standard design. The restored one at Carew Cheriton comes to mind, which is predominately a single story structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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