DaveJL Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Hello. I am looking for a 1/48 Vinten reconnaissance pod for a Herrick Harrier. I can only seem to find one in 1/72 from the aviation workshop. I believe paragon designs released one a while back but I am unable to find one anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Willing to pay of course. Urgently needed to complete a harrier GR-7 project! Cheers Dave Edited March 27, 2011 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I've been working on a 1/48th DJRP this week, I'm planning to maybe cast some copys, would anyone be intrested? Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Yeah I got a few 1/48 harriers that one would look good hung under! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Dave, I've got 1/48 Airfix recon pod from their Jaguar GR3 kit, but I don't know if it's a Vinten or not. I also don't know if the Vinten was on Harrier GR7/9's or not. I've only seen pictures of that new DJRP ( Digitial Joint Recon Pod ? ) under one. Maybe someone who knows can say if Airfix one from the Jaguar kit is ok or not. Regards, Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Dave,I've got 1/48 Airfix recon pod from their Jaguar GR3 kit, but I don't know if it's a Vinten or not. I also don't know if the Vinten was on Harrier GR7/9's or not. I've only seen pictures of that new DJRP ( Digitial Joint Recon Pod ? ) under one. Maybe someone who knows can say if Airfix one from the Jaguar kit is ok or not. Regards, Gerard Gerard, Thanks for the help, but Shaun has kindly agreed to cast me a pod. And i think your right, i've just always call the harrier recce pod a vinten! Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) I also don't know if the Vinten was on Harrier GR7/9's or not. I've only seen pictures of that new DJRP ( Digitial Joint Recon Pod ? ) under one.Regards, Gerard The Vinten GP1 pod was used on the GR7 on Operation Warden(Northern Iraq, 1993), this pod was a wet film system. The DJRP was developed to update the recon capability to a digital method with real time datalink & down load features. The Wet Film Vincon GP1 pod was retired in 2002. Don't worry Dave, your first on the list for a pod. Shaun Edited April 9, 2011 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Thanks for that update folks. Think I'll save the Jaguar pod for a "Snow Cat" armed recon build one day. Regards, Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warris Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Hi Shaun Could you put me down for one too? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Here are a few pics of the pod- The front rotating head is a seperate part, so you can attach it deployed or stowed. The front window could be filled or inserted with a small piece of clear plastic. Shaun. Edited January 16, 2012 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Hi Shaun Why not cast the front part in clear resin if it seperate, just a thought. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I've been working on a 1/48th DJRP this week,I'm planning to maybe cast some copys, would anyone be intrested? Shaun. YES, PLEASE!!! I would DEFINITELY be interested in a few copies! Larry, in Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 They look fantastic! My original interest still stands put me down for 2! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Oh I would like one too please, looks the biz that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'd like two! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the interest folks!, Hopefully make the rubber mould tomorrow and then I can make some copys. I've made a note of the interested people on this thread. Just out of interest, how would you do the front sensor window? Shaun. Edited April 10, 2011 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Thanks for the interest folks!,Hopefully make the rubber mould tomorrow and then I can make some copys. I've made a note of the interested people on this thread. Just out of interest, how would you do the front sensor window? Shaun. Shaun, If you made the front section hollow, we could cut a section of clear plastic, to fit into the opening. Just a thought. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Shaun,If you made the front section hollow, we could cut a section of clear plastic, to fit into the opening. Just a thought. Larry A small piece of clear sheet should do the same thing when inserted into the opening. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin S-K Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Shaun, Please.......! [email protected] Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Or you could just cast the nose section in clear resin, mask the window, paint a black undercoat, paint the top coat then remove the mask from the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I've made a mould and cast a few resin copys. If anyone is interested in a pod, send me a PM and I'll see what I can do. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward_cantle Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Shaun, The djrp looks fantastic. I am currently doing two GR9s and a tonka GR$ is the next project. I would love 3 copies if you could for whatever you think is a fair price. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Wow! Talking about the GP1 pod - now that brings back memories. IIRC, though, the lens in the nose of the pod rotated vertically upwards for take-off and landing to stop it being scratched by crap thrown up by the nosewheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Wow! Talking about the GP1 pod - now that brings back memories. IIRC, though, the lens in the nose of the pod rotated vertically upwards for take-off and landing to stop it being scratched by crap thrown up by the nosewheel. That's correct, that why I've made the nose section as a extra part. Shaun. Edited April 18, 2011 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 That correct, that why I've made the nose section as a extra part.Shaun. Nice to know that creeping senility hasn't quite written off all my grey cells yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG899 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hi Shaun, That looks very nice to me. The Harrier SIG would probably take at least 20 off you hands without any problem. Do you also have a TERMA pod on your 'To Do' lists? If yes, I'm sure we'd go for a similar number of those! Cheers for now, hope to hear from you soon. Nick P.S. Thanks to Stephen Prior for the heads-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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