Heraldcoupe Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I can count on one hand the number of civil aircraft I've ever modelled, so please excuse my ignorance on the subject. Over the weekend we got up close to a DH Fox Moth at Popham airfield, and my son and I both fell in love with it. As neitehr of us is in a position to buy the real thing, a model seems like the next best option, but has anyone made a kit? Alternatively, a conversion from a Tiger Moth looks feasible. The Matchbox/Revell kit in 1/32 is an appealing candidate, but are any reputable plans of the Fox Moth available? CHeers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Aeroclub did one many years ago in 1/72 - vac form fuselage, injected wings (From their Tiger Moth kit) Kiwi Resins do a resin one in 1/72 which might be available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Some drawings here Would make a lovely subject in 1:32 and certainly doable... Getting more interested in classic civil stuff too Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius at Home Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 The DH60 Gipsy Moth wings might be a better starting point as the drawings posted above show the wings not to have the pronounced sweep-back of the Tiger Moth. Oh for a 1:48 kit of a Hornet or Fox Moth.... Darius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 There were very good drawings in the old MAP/Nexus range but I'm not sure what became of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado64 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 aeroclub did and may still do it in 1/72 vacform with i.m wings + whitemetal parts and i have one in the stash dragged it out to check , a nice little kit !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 There were very good drawings in the old MAP/Nexus range but I'm not sure what became of them. Some at least are still available here, but no signs of anything in the Fox Moth. To be honest, I found some of the old Aviation News plans to be quite ludicrous, with profiles of the same aircraft on the same page not matching! Cheers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 The DH60 Gipsy Moth wings might be a better starting point as the drawings posted above show the wings not to have the pronounced sweep-back of the Tiger Moth. The wings are swept, though as you say, not so pronounced in these drawings. The Gipsy Moth has absolutely straight wings. Several online sources suggest the Fox Moth used the wings, undercarriage and tail of the Tiger Moth, whether thay are absolutely right on that i don't know. The Fox Moth has a slightly greater wingspan than the Tiger Moth, which would make sense if the wings were the same, albeit with a shallower sweep angle. Cheers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Here's the Aeroclub 1.72 kit. -I never did get around to do the rigging! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 OK, I've convinced myself. I'll start looking for one of the recent Revell Tiger Moth boxings. This is one of the few Matchbox 1/32 kits I didn't build as a kid. It's also one of the few Revell re-issues I don't have in the stash....... Cheers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I have a copy of DeHavilland - The Golden years which you are welcome to borrow. Loads of details, drawings and sketches on this little beauty. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn R Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hi All, The conversion of the Revell/Matchbox 1/32 kit is certainly 'do-able', here's my attempt a few years ago. A lot of work, but worth it in the end. Regards, Glenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercuber Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Just a short update, Fox Moth kit is retooled, slightly modified and improved, and is available again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi All,The conversion of the Revell/Matchbox 1/32 kit is certainly 'do-able', here's my attempt a few years ago. A lot of work, but worth it in the end. Regards, Glenn very worth it - thats excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 My Fox Moth is no longer available. There is at least one resin kit which is a copy of my kit ( they couldn't even be bothered to remove the slight mark in one wing caused when I dropped a tool on the mould). For the record the Fox did use the basic Tiger wings but with lesser sweep back. The tail group was also Tiger. The fuel tank is much wider and longer. There aren't many drawings around but I have all of them. If one is building a matchbox/ Revell Tiger OOB do remember that the mainplane struts are too long. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 The Fox moth is a beautiful aircraft. Here is a link to 'Vintage Wings' which has one as part of their collection. Actually, this particular aircraft was once owned by the Prince of Wales in 1932. http://vintagewings.ca/page?a=321〈=en-CA Good luck with your model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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