diamant Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hello to all I have just wanted to let you know about our current project, which will deal with the Westland Lysander. So far I have selected the following 27 Lysanders but I believe that the final number will be around 30 of them. Serial Mk Code letter Sqdn Place Date K6127 Prot --- --- L4729 Mk I --- 16 Old Sarum may-38 R1992 Mk I --- --- Western Desert 1940 --- Mk I KJ-L 16 (AC) Old Sarum, Wiltshire Autum 1938 L4719 Mk I --- 208 Middle East 1939 L4673 Mk I --- --- June 1940 ??? Mk I --- --- used to test air brakes K6127 Mk I --- --- Yeovil 27/071941 a 1944 P1698 Mk II --- --- Feilton Pre War P9105 Mk II --- --- 1941 K6127 Mk II --- --- P9191 Mk II --- 12 Anti Malarial Control Unit Corsica 1944 459 Mk II --- --- Rockliffe, Ontario March 1942 L4798 Mk II HB/X 239 1940 V9576 Mk III AR/N 309 (Polish) Ipswich December 6 1941 T1771 Mk III --- --- A&AEE June 1941 T1508 Mk III --- --- Issoudun ene-42 V9367 Mk III MA/B 161 Tempsford 1942 --- Mk III JR/P 161 V9289 Mk III 357 Mingaladon, Burma February 1945 V9287 Mk III --- 161 Tempsford 1942 1557 Mk III --- --- Patricia Bay 1944 T1445 Mk III K-W6-K 755 NAS Worthy Down 1941-1942 V9905 Mk III --- --- Yeovil 1941 V9547 Mk III BA/E 277 South East England 1942 478 Mk II --- No 5 Coastal Artillery Cooperation (CAC) Detachment, stationed at Torbay St. John's harbour July 10, 1942 As always, If you think that we should include another Lysander (in RAF / RCAF or RAAF) please let me know. My father has working to improve the Airfix kits and here is the progress made so far The first batch will be these Lysander 1) lL4729 Mk I --- 16 Old Sarum may-38 2) P1698 Mk II --- --- Feilton Pre War 3) R1992 Mk I --- --- Western Desert 1940 4) V9576 Mk III AR/N 309 (Polish) Ipswich December 6 1941 Kind regards Santiago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Excellent! Another great series of models, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango India Mike Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Yes indeed, I'll look forward to seeing these! I've always fancied the RCAF target-tug colours. I may have to talk with you about decals one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 You seem to be doing some great work with the old and crude Airfix offering. Looking forward to seeing the FAA's W6K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) You asked about other Lysanders to consider? How about a 613 Squadron one? They served in France & Paddy Barthrop (B of B fame) served with them. Regards Rad. Edited June 30, 2011 by Radpoe Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi guys Many thanks for your comments. I really appreciate them. I've always fancied the RCAF target-tug colours We are going to include this RCAF target tug 1557 Mk III --- --- Patricia Bay 1944 because it had not only the common yellow / black colours but also a small places of white. And these two others target tug Lysanders. V9905 Mk III --- --- Yeovil 1941 T1445 Mk III K-W6-K 755 NAS Worthy Down 1941-1942 I may have to talk with you about decals one of these days Yes,. When ever you need. Keep in mind that a friend of us make the special decals for us. (only the ones we cannot make but cutting or modifying the ones we have). Thanks Seahawk. I hope you like it when it was finished. Hi Radpoe Spitfire You asked about other Lysanders to consider? How about a 613 Squadron one?They served in France & Paddy Barthrop (B of B fame) served with them. Could be an option. Sorry for my ignorance but did they had any special performance, scheme or marking. I will have to look at our files since I do not remember having information about Lysanders of the 613 Squadron. Kind regards Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi guysMany thanks for your comments. I really appreciate them. We are going to include this RCAF target tug 1557 Mk III --- --- Patricia Bay 1944 because it had not only the common yellow / black colours but also a small places of white. And these two others target tug Lysanders. V9905 Mk III --- --- Yeovil 1941 T1445 Mk III K-W6-K 755 NAS Worthy Down 1941-1942 Yes,. When ever you need. Keep in mind that a friend of us make the special decals for us. (only the ones we cannot make but cutting or modifying the ones we have). Thanks Seahawk. I hope you like it when it was finished. Hi Radpoe Spitfire Could be an option. Sorry for my ignorance but did they had any special performance, scheme or marking. I will have to look at our files since I do not remember having information about Lysanders of the 613 Squadron. Kind regards Santiago Hi Santiago, The 613 Sqn used both Hawker Demons and Lysanders during the Battle of France in the AOP role, the colour scheme used was standard dark green/ dark earth, with black/??silver or white?? undersides. codes (ZR-?) were Grey and aircraft were fitted with bomb racks which remained on return to the UK. On return, the squadron was based at RAF Firbeck- a comandeerd civil aerodrome a few miles to the east of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, before transferring to RAF Doncaster. Here they changed aircraft and began to operate Curtis P40's. . A number of photos exsist of these aircraft taken at Firbeck (one with Paddy Barthrop stood in front) and some can be seen on display at Doncaster Aeroventure aircraft museum. Incidentally the new Eduard kit seems to have a 613 machine as ZR letters are on the decal sheet. I hope this helps & look forward to see the end results. Regards Rad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi As a suggestion how about one captured by the italians. http://www.luftwaffe-experten.org/forums/i...?showtopic=9990 cheers Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi Santiago, The 613 Sqn used both Hawker Demons and Lysanders during the Battle of France in the AOP role, the colour scheme used was standard dark green/ dark earth, with black/??silver or white?? undersides. codes (ZR-?) were Grey and aircraft were fitted with bomb racks which remained on return to the UK. On return, the squadron was based at RAF Firbeck- a comandeerd civil aerodrome a few miles to the east of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, before transferring to RAF Doncaster. Here they changed aircraft and began to operate Curtis P40's. . A number of photos exsist of these aircraft taken at Firbeck (one with Paddy Barthrop stood in front) and some can be seen on display at Doncaster Aeroventure aircraft museum. Incidentally the new Eduard kit seems to have a 613 machine as ZR letters are on the decal sheet. I hope this helps & look forward to see the end results. Regards Rad. Rad A Correction, 613Sqn used Hawker Hectors not Demons in the Battle of France. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Selwyn, OOps my mistake, it was Hectors- thanks for the correction. Regards Rad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hi Santiago, The 613 Sqn used both Hawker Demons and Lysanders during the Battle of France in the AOP role, the colour scheme used was standard dark green/ dark earth, with black/??silver or white?? undersides. codes (ZR-?) were Grey and aircraft were fitted with bomb racks which remained on return to the UK. On return, the squadron was based at RAF Firbeck- a comandeerd civil aerodrome a few miles to the east of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, before transferring to RAF Doncaster. Here they changed aircraft and began to operate Curtis P40's. . A number of photos exsist of these aircraft taken at Firbeck (one with Paddy Barthrop stood in front) and some can be seen on display at Doncaster Aeroventure aircraft museum. Incidentally the new Eduard kit seems to have a 613 machine as ZR letters are on the decal sheet. I hope this helps & look forward to see the end results. Regards Rad. Hi to all guys Many thanks for the suggestions I will try to look up for photos of the 613 Lysanders On the other hand I read that some lysanders were used to tug Hotspurs. Does some of you have a photo of one of this?. sorry but could some of you confirm us the color of the "front ring of the cowling? Many thanks in advance Kind regards SAntiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) If you're doing any RCAF Mk.II's, you may want to think about adding this mod to the exhaust collector. Chris Edited July 9, 2011 by dogsbody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Chris Yes, we will do a couple of RCAF Lysanders. Many thanks for the photos. Yes, my father will do that modification as well as others in order to get a better RCAF Lysander. Here is the progress made so far Many thanks for looking Kind regards Santiago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi Here is a little update on these Lysanders. My father has been working hard in order to get the correct decals. In some cases he made them by pieces like the Enamelled Polish Air Force symbol in one fuselage. Cheers Santiago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi My father has finished the first batch of Lysanders. Here a couple of photos but I will post photos of each models tomorrow. My father used the Airfix kit as a base for these Lysanders. Kind regards Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hi The first batch is finished. I am really happy with the result . My father has dedicated a lot of time in order to improve the original kit. Here are the photos 1) Westland Lysander Mk I L4729 – 16 Sqn - Old Sarum – May 1938 2) Westland Lysander Mk I R1992 - Western Desert – 1940 3) Westland Lysander Mk III V9576 AR/N – 309 Sqn (Polish) – Ipswich - December 6 1941 – Scorch exercise. The anti invasion exercise was "SCORCH" held from 14 hs on Saturday, December 6 to sunset on Sunday, December 7,1941 309 (Polish) Squadron was involved in Exercise Scorch. There is a photograph of Lysander V9576 AR*N which has a black letter N under the starboard wing. There is also a photograph of the aircraft from the other side and the port wing could be black underneath. ´ 4) Westland Lysander Mk II P1698 - Feilton - Pre War (probably 1938) Cheers Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 More excellent work, and a good variety of early-war colours and markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi My father has just finished the Lysander prototype which is the first model of the second batch. I hope you like it Kind regards Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That's stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi to all The production of the Westand Lysander series does not stop. My father has finished another 3 models. Please find below the photos Westland Lysander Mk II HB/X L4798 - 239 Sqdn - 1940 Westland Lysander Mk I KJ.E - 16 AC Sqdn - Old Sarum, Wiltshire - Autum 1938 Westland Lysander Mk I L4719 - 208 Sqdn - Middle East - 1939 Here are the first 8 Westland Lysander out of the 30 already selected. These are the aircrafts selected for the next batch. Westland Lysander Mk II K6127 - con 2 Cañones de 20 mm Westland Lysander Mk II P9191 - 12 Anti Malarial Control Unit - Corsica - 1944 Westland Lysander Mk III BA/E V9547 - 277 Sqdn - South East England - 1942 Westland Lysander Mk I V9517 - Hanworth Aerodrome - 01/06/1941 Kind regards Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilneBay Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Lovely Lizzies - good to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hi My father has been working hard on these Lysanders and he has made the following modifications on the original kits. Westland Lysander Mk I V9517 - Hanworth Aerodrome - 01/06/1941 Use for tugging a Hotspur glider Westland Lysander Mk II K6127 tested with two 20 mm cannons Kind regards Santiago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hello My father has just finished another batch of four Westland Lysanders. I hope you like them. As always, all these models were modified and improved by him. These are the photos. Westland Lysander Mk I V9517 - Hanworth Aerodrome - 01/06/1941. Westland Lysander Mk II K6127 - con 2 Cañones de 20 mm Westland Lysander Mk II P9191 - 12 Anti Malarial Control Unit - Corsica - 1944 Westland Lysander Mk III BA/E V9547 - 277 Sqdn - South East England - 1942 These are the 12 Westland Lysander done so far out of the 30 selected. Kind regards Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yours and your father's research and work never ceases to amaze me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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