Well so far from my collection of AEW types both actual and projected:-
1/72 Gannet AEW3
1/72 Blackburn P139B
1/72 Blackburn Buccaneer P139 (single ventral radar)
1/72 Sea king AEW2 sept 1982
1/72 Nimrod AEW3
1/72 Skyraider AEW1
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RAF E-2K envisaged as an 'off-the-shelf' solution to the UK AEW requirement in the early 70's. except of course with anything RAF its never quite off the shelf as the Naval kit was removed the wings fixed and an interesting flight refuelling solution used. Serial applied is from a suitable gap ZA744 as the selected solution used surplus Nimrod MPA aircraft. Chose the Hemp and light Aircraft grey scheme as more fitting for the period and so as not to clash with some schemes planned for other builds.
The Kit is the Hasegawa E-2C kit with the wing folds removed, a flight refuelling probe added from a surplus Lightning, and refuelling pod from a resin set.
References used : Battleflight by Chis Gibson and Air Staff & AEW also by Chris Gibson
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A real aircraft that served the Royal Navy as a stop gap in the AEW role, the Douglas Skyraider AEW1, just to set the tone alongside the proper project that either never served in place of them or as replacements for them.
Kit is the Hasegawa AD-6 Skyraider with the Aeroclub Conversion and dcals from the Model Alliance HMS Ark Royal sheet
Love the look of the E-2K. Looks good in hemp. The probe and drogue systems are a nice touch as well.
Always liked the AEW Skyradier as well. Looks awesome !
:cheers:
PS-looking forward to seeing the Gannett as well. I want to build one from the Trump Gannetts in my stash. That's one aeroplane that just looks right to me.
:cheers:
I'm assuming you'll be wanting to borrow 'Dougal'?
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E-2K looks great Geoff. Like the choice of hemp, sets it apart from other Hawkeyes.
Quote from: Mossie on May 14, 2013, 03:02:09 AM
E-2K looks great Geoff. Like the choice of hemp, sets it apart from other Hawkeyes.
Cheers, Adrians CGI art work shows it in the Grey scheme in Battleflight, but given the timeframe i opted for a more early 80's Hemp as per the Nimrod AEW3. I was temped by the DG/DSG over LAG scheme that it probably would have sported in the late 70's but want to keep that scheme for the 'Toucan' AEW Andover as thats been represented in that scheme.
Quote from: The Wooksta! on May 13, 2013, 04:47:35 PM
I'm assuming you'll be wanting to borrow 'Dougal'?
That depends on the reference's need to check with Chris on what the AEW Lancaster actually entailed, so will have to read the relevant chapter in Air Staff tonight.
well, The Bristol 192AEW is now fairly well known on here.
This one isnt so well known, Yet (http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,25453.new.html#new) (scroll down a bit if needed)
That Hawkeye is awesome.......!!!! Love it :thumbsup:
I managed to finish this for Telford:
The B.A.C. 1-11 A.E.W. 7 Foot Diameter Radome Scheme 3 from 'The Air Staff & the AEW' book
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the build of this can be found here (http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,37077.0.html)
Gondor
my a 320 ags is now ready
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Quote from: lenny100 on October 21, 2013, 07:05:56 AM
my a 320 ags is now ready
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Looking interesting, BTW have you got the references for this Project as we may need it as its not covered in the British reference publications we have.
Nice little 320 ! Always a sucker for lumps and bumps...what did you make the wingtips out of ?
:cheers:
they are 1/144 harrier tail fins
Thanks ! I'll keep that in mind for my spare Dragon Harrier kits
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Quote from: Thorvic on October 22, 2013, 04:21:05 AM
Quote from: lenny100 on October 21, 2013, 07:05:56 AM
my a 320 ags is now ready
Looking interesting, BTW have you got the references for this Project as we may need it as its not covered in the British reference publications we have.
I've looked through my library, but I only have a few artist impressions and a leaflet of this project. There wasn't anything useful on the Airbus or EADS websites either (even around 2007 when the project was active).
TYPE: Airborne ground surveillance system.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: International
PROGRAMME: Northrop Grumman recommended the A321 as its preferred Joint STARS platform to compete for NATO's AGS (airborne ground surveillance) requirement. Considered in 1996 and rejected on cost grounds, the A321 was reconsidered in the light of NATO's unwillingness to accept a Boeing 707-based solution. Plans called for selection in 2002 and IOC, with six aircraft, by 2007, but implementation delayed by US refusal to release all technology. Northrop Grumman's AGS proposal features the US Army's AN/APY-X RTIP (Radar Technology Insertion Program) with an underfuselage electronically scanned antenna array, giving spot/swath SAR, wide area MTl, ultra-high resolution SAR, inverse SAR and long-range high-resolution MTI modes.
It would have between 10 and 12 operator stations. By 2002, Northrop Grumman, EADS and Galileo Avionica promoting TIPS (Transatlantic Industrial Proposed Solution) based on A3I9/A320/A321 airframe and with participation of wide range of subcontractors throughout NATO countries; target IOC of 2010, given 2003 political decision, would involve estimated four aircraft and 18 ground stations to provide minimum singleorbit coverage; full requirement may be 12 and 48, respectively, although six and 24 would ensure two simultaneous missions. Promotion continued into 2003, with addition to programme of UAVs as 'gap-fillers'.
Cheers Lenny, knew there was something but like Harro couldn't find a current usable reference for it.
OK as were nearing the finishing line and have an idea what projects will be completed in time, what will go to the wire and what won't have a cat in hell chance of making it.
In my case the AEW Andover won't make it as way too much work to do in the time i have left to work on it, and the P-3 Orion whilst doable, won't be practical to complete due to the space in the car I'm getting a lift in and on the table at Telford. However i will be able to get a couple of the smaller builds completed such as the early Crowsnest Merlin, another P139 Bucc and a pair of FAA interceptors.
Anyway can you let me know either on here or via PM what models are going to be ready for the SMW Project Cancelled SIG display (remember these are real documented projects, sorry anything dreamt up, created by you or others not from official genuine sources would thus fall under Martins 'What-If SIG' remit and would therefore be ineligible for the table ).
Well, I've got the Fokker F-28 COD almost finished, plus the Airbus A319 MPA and the Sentinel R.1.
Boeing XEC-97 Statoseeker (Prototype) 1/144
Boeing Stratoseeker AEW2 (The last flight) 1/144
Jetstream AEW1 1/72
Jim
Vulcan AEW, going to the wire. Radomes done, but a lot of work to do with the B.1 conversion. It'll only be there on Sunday, assuming it's finished.
i got a 1/144 andover aew with the jet engines that could be finished in a few days "just need the paint job tyided up " to cover yours if you want?
Ive got the Warningstar, Herk AEW and the Bristol 192AEW ready. And should have builds 4 and 5 done in time for the show after tonights marathon spray booth session.
Quote from: Martin H on October 28, 2013, 02:06:40 PM
Ive got the Warningstar, Herk AEW and the Bristol 192AEW ready. And should have builds 4 and 5 done in time for the show after tonights marathon spray booth session.
Good grief you'll be getting high in that loft with all that spraying !!!.
And with Martins final build i think its time to lock down this thread. We had a test run at Glasgow to try out the layout all be it on a smaller foot print, but there are a couple of big builds from Martin, Joe & Mossie and that should pretty much fill the stand without it getting over crowded.
I sort out some crib cards to put with certain groups of models explaining what they cover and do a list of models for the stand so we know whats what if people ask.
OK folk's lets get those last bits finished off and i'll see you at Telford on the Friday/Saturday or Sunday.
Cheers
Geoff
Do you want "Dougal"? Need an answer as I'd prefer to nick the tail turret to complete another build...
Already seen elsewhere on the forum the TSR-2 Interceptor Version as per the refs in Damiens TSR-2 book using the Freightdog conversion set.
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Builds 4 and 5 are now finished. At Geoff's request they are staying under wraps until the show.
Had a major set back with the Vulcan, one of the leading edge inserts for the B.1 conversion snapped off last night, I was very nearly ready to prime her. :banghead: I might *just* still finish her, but it's going to be very tight.
Don't. Just put it back in the box and leave it. Seriously.
I've been in that position before and you only get stressed and the model suffers.
My minds been made up for me, fixed the broken leading edge, was up until 2am repairing the damage. Just as I'm finishing up to go to bed the other one pops out. :banghead: :banghead: Of course, if it happened at ten I'd have got some decent shuteye. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: So thats it, no point busting my gut as theres zero chance I'll get it done.
It's a learning point, next time I'll pack the gap behind the insert, as the plastic flexed when I was working on it, eventually cracking. I had continual problems with the seam showing out, I found out way.
I'll probably still bring with me and keep it behind the stand for anyone who wants to have a look, as I'm quite happy with the work I've done on the radome. Every cloud has a silver lining, at least I can get some decent sleep and won't be knackered for the drive down on Sunday and I can take some time on some of the conversion work that I didn't have quite accurate before. Maybe I'll even replace the tail cone as I used the kit part and made her into a B.1A to save time. Maybe.
I'll have a look and see if can get a very quick project done I have in mind, otherwise I've nothing new to bring. :-\