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Looking for 1:144 jet engines

Started by Hobbes, May 31, 2009, 03:24:56 AM

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Hobbes

For my Sentinel R.1 I'm looking for engine nacelles.

They should look like this:


These are BMW BR710 engines, which aren't used on many other planes. The measurements:
length 35 mm
intake diameter 9 mm
max. diameter 13 mm

The closest match I've found are the Conways from a VC.10 or the Tays from a Fokker 100, but even those would require major surgery. If anyone can suggest a better match, I'd love to hear it. 

kitnut617

This Challenger nacelle appears to be close, I'm sure my 1/72 Execuform Challenger has this type.

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7029947_J5CqK/1/450231592_ugdTr#450231592_ugdTr
If I'm not building models, I'm out riding my dirtbike

B777LR

I would suggest that you look for a Hasegawa 1/200 MD-80, MD-90 or a IAE V2500 powered A319, A320 or A321 :thumbsup:

Hobbes

I've got a few Airbus kits with V2500 engines in the stash, but never thought to check those. They're a closer match than the Conways. A bit too big, but perhaps easier to fix than the Conways.

bluedonkey99


  they may not be appropriate (or suitable prices) but you could check the following for 1/144 engines:

    http://www.f-rsin.com/

or

http://www.brazmodels.com/  - often best soruced trhough Hannants etc...