Simon Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi All All this discussion on the Demon thread about 607 Sqn has made me decide to make a Wapiti. Not sure about what colours to do it yet though... Being too financially-challenged to buy the Czechmaster kit (£30.00 ), I have decided, wisely or not, to have a go at converting a Frog/Novo Wallace into a Wapiti. I've ordered an Aeroclub Jupiter & prop, Scarff ring and Lewis gun, and I have a (reasonable) set of plans. Looking at them the fuselage needs shortening and re-profiling and some panel lines/joints need replacing. Wings and tail look the same to me, and new undercarriage I think I can handle. Anyone done this before, and can offer any advice? Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Sworld Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I think Grommet might not be too happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I think Grommet might not be too happy! Very good indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 An example of such a conversion can be found in John Adam's posting in the 608 Sq colours thread, if you read past the Demons. I started one some years back, and agree with your description of what is required. The Aviation News plans will be useful. The gunring I found awkward, which is why it was shelved for a later day. I haven't yet compared this attempt with the CMR kit, of which I have two - one to be a Wapiti trainer, thanks to Robert Dixon's book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) It's possible, albeit complicated by the fact that the kit is a PV6 and not a true Wallace. here's one: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Gallerie...dels/Polly/002/ Edited March 17, 2009 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 It's possible, albeit complicated by the fact that the kit is a PV6 and not a true Wallace.here's one: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Gallerie...dels/Polly/002/ Well, if it's not a challenge then it's no fun . Thanks for the replies, and I'll let you know how I get on...hopefully! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilneBay Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Well, if it's not a challenge then it's no fun .Thanks for the replies, and I'll let you know how I get on...hopefully! Simon I did one many years ago and about three years ago refurbished it. It is not an easy job so you will be happy and it does require some estensive scratchbuilding, and a new engine and undercarriage. I would prefer a new mould kit by a major manufacturer so that the price is not exorbitant but that is unlikely so I will have to stick with my bodge job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZKIWI Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I did one many years ago and about three years ago refurbished it. It is not an easy job so you will be happy and it does require some estensive scratchbuilding, and a new engine and undercarriage. I would prefer a new mould kit by a major manufacturer so that the price is not exorbitant but that is unlikely so I will have to stick with my bodge job. I have a copy of a conversion article which came with a plan by Ian Stair I believe , but I have no idea which magazine it came from . From memory you need to lengthen the fuselage , change the engine , alter the U/C and adapt the rear cocpit to take a gunring and gun . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado64 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I think Grommet might not be too happy! in fact quite possibly sick as a dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilneBay Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I have a copy of a conversion article which came with a plan by Ian Stair I believe , but I have no idea which magazine it came from . From memory you need to lengthen the fuselage , change the engine , alter the U/C and adapt the rear cocpit to take a gunring and gun . Basically yes, and it is a matter of proceeding by trial and error. The Wallace kit is so darn basic to begin with that it is almost a blank canvas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white van man Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi AllAll this discussion on the Demon thread about 607 Sqn has made me decide to make a Wapiti. Not sure about what colours to do it yet though... Being too financially-challenged to buy the Czechmaster kit (£30.00 ), I have decided, wisely or not, to have a go at converting a Frog/Novo Wallace into a Wapiti. I've ordered an Aeroclub Jupiter & prop, Scarff ring and Lewis gun, and I have a (reasonable) set of plans. Looking at them the fuselage needs shortening and re-profiling and some panel lines/joints need replacing. Wings and tail look the same to me, and new undercarriage I think I can handle. Anyone done this before, and can offer any advice? Cheers Simon i got the resin kit and the wallace looks like a lot of work had the same idea so i got the maquette pv1 same kit as the novo pv6 wot a muppet at my age i should have guessed good luck wvm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white van man Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi AllAll this discussion on the Demon thread about 607 Sqn has made me decide to make a Wapiti. Not sure about what colours to do it yet though... Being too financially-challenged to buy the Czechmaster kit (£30.00 ), I have decided, wisely or not, to have a go at converting a Frog/Novo Wallace into a Wapiti. I've ordered an Aeroclub Jupiter & prop, Scarff ring and Lewis gun, and I have a (reasonable) set of plans. Looking at them the fuselage needs shortening and re-profiling and some panel lines/joints need replacing. Wings and tail look the same to me, and new undercarriage I think I can handle. Anyone done this before, and can offer any advice? Cheers Simon just read the rest of the replyes wallace pv1 or pv6 all can make the wapity wvm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZKIWI Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) just read the rest of the replyeswallace pv1 or pv6 all can make the wapity wvm If you study photos you will see that the cowl around the engine as supplied by Aeroclub is not quite the same . The Aeroclub cowl is smoothand symetrical where as the Wapiti cowl has a couple of flat bumps which if i remember correctly correspond to the position of the exhaust pipes and machine gun . Edited May 22, 2009 by NZKIWI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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