Indydog Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hi all, I just joined today. A friend of mine suggested I post my inquiry here. Has anyone ever converted the Airfix Sunderland to a Sandringham? I have the Mystery Resin Works 1/72 conversion set and was looking for a few hints before I go cutting up the Airfix kit. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (I also have the 1/144 Canadian North Star conversion set, but that's for another day) TIA, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlpainter Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 If that is the same as a sunderland mk v then my father scratch built a conversion a few years ago to do the mini subs attached to the side of it simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi all,I just joined today. A friend of mine suggested I post my inquiry here. Has anyone ever converted the Airfix Sunderland to a Sandringham? I have the Mystery Resin Works 1/72 conversion set and was looking for a few hints before I go cutting up the Airfix kit. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (I also have the 1/144 Canadian North Star conversion set, but that's for another day) TIA, Mark G'day Mark, and welcome aboard! I have an article on just this conversion done many years ago by one Dennis Brignell, a highly competent modeller, who build an Ansett Sandringham out of the Airfix kit. He did VH-BRF "Islander", but the article includes details on VH-BRC "Beachcomber" as well. It doesn't use Dana's bits, but it will be useful for you to show where to cut, etc. PM me your email and I'll send a scan. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi, I would like to see that article if you could scan me a copy please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hi, thanks for the e-mail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 G'day Mark, and welcome aboard!I have an article on just this conversion done many years ago by one Dennis Brignell, a highly competent modeller, who build an Ansett Sandringham out of the Airfix kit. He did VH-BRF "Islander", but the article includes details on VH-BRC "Beachcomber" as well. It doesn't use Dana's bits, but it will be useful for you to show where to cut, etc. PM me your email and I'll send a scan. DC Might I get a copy too? I 've long wanted to do a Sandringham. PM on the way! Eric F aka Yankymodeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Might I get a copy too? I 've long wanted to do a Sandringham. PM on the way! Eric F aka Yankymodeler PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Neill Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 G'day Mark, and welcome aboard!I have an article on just this conversion done many years ago by one Dennis Brignell, a highly competent modeller, who build an Ansett Sandringham out of the Airfix kit. He did VH-BRF "Islander", but the article includes details on VH-BRC "Beachcomber" as well. It doesn't use Dana's bits, but it will be useful for you to show where to cut, etc. PM me your email and I'll send a scan. DC Can I get a copy too please? Been on the 'thinking about it' stack for a while bill_neill at live.com thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Can I get a copy too please?Been on the 'thinking about it' stack for a while bill_neill at live.com thanks Bill On the way, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Bear in mind VH-BRF, the subject of Dennis' article, is not a typical Sandringham. It was converted in Australia from a Sunderland and has a different nose and tail fairing shape, so your finishing options are limited to the one described in the article. The article is truly excellent though and gives lots of information about Sandringhams in general. Decals are available - another reason to do that one. The Dana Kopher bits are very good and take most of the work out of doing a Sandringham - the decals are going to be the hard part but there are 1/144 ones available as a help - just needs a bit of creativity. It's only a matter of time before a Sandringham in a box arrives - that may be a long time though! Only hijacking the thread a little bit, here's a Hythe from the Airfix Sunderland. It's 'Tahiti Star' a TOA boat as later used by Ansett (AFBS). I have an article on just this conversion done many years ago by one Dennis Brignell, a highly competent modeller, who build an Ansett Sandringham out of the Airfix kit. He did VH-BRF "Islander", but the article includes details on VH-BRC "Beachcomber" as well. It doesn't use Dana's bits, but it will be useful for you to show where to cut, etc. PM me your email and I'll send a scan. Edited May 8, 2011 by Ed Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seawings Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi All, don't forget that all the references you will need are on SEAWINGS - The Flying Boat website! I have plans and interior references if anyone wants to go THAT far, and don't forget their is a brand-new Sunderland on it's way via Italeri. Cheers, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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