Beaufighter Merlin Conversion

[Librarian]

Any serious RAF-savvy bloggers out there who can tell me whether this conversion:

http://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/vickers-wellington-mk-iic-conversion-including-decals-2970-p.asp

might fit a Beaufighter? Anything to avoid the chronic CMK conversion . Remember, it's a whiff and accuracy is not the issue....wasting £20 (and P&P) is .

[kitnut617]

It should fit, but using any Lancaster nacelle would be a better way to go as that is what was used for real.

[rickshaw]

High Planes does a Beaufighter Mk.II model.   Basic, like all High Planes models but adequate to the task. 

[kitnut617]

High Planes does a Beaufighter Mk.II model.   Basic, like all High Planes models but adequate to the task. 

I was going to mention that 'cause I have one in my stash 

[The Wooksta!]

Try finding one.  I need two but they seem like rocking horse poo.

[Librarian]

Should have mentioned 1/48. The Tamiya Lancaster is eye-wateringly expensive and the Merlins would be like fitting a rectangular block in a round hole; that's why I was asking about the above conversion....the hard work's already done .

[kitnut617]

Try finding one.  I need two but they seem like rocking horse poo.

Straight to the source Lee, about 19 GBP's

http://www.hpmhobbies.com/products/High-Planes-Bristol-Beaufighter-Mk-II-%28Merlins%29-%28Kit-1%3A72%29.html

[jcf]

Evidently they don't fit the Wellington kit very well, so maybe they'll fit the Tamiya Beaufighter better. 

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47751/thread/1320541986/Vickers+Wellington+mk+II+1-48+Conversion...+Sling'in+Mud

http://modelingmadness.com/review/allies/gb/earingwimpy.htm



The round shape of the Merlin Wimpy nacelles would certainly give a differnt looking Beaufighter.

[Librarian]

Many thanks for those links...I think I'll pass as I'm getting sick of too (  ) much filling and sanding these days. I've just found the perfect alternatives, forgot I'd bought them a few wonths ago, and they fit perfectly....more later .

[brewerjerry]

Hi
   Maybe ideal for me i have a set i was going to squeeze onto a trumpter whirlwind
     Might be easier than i thought
        Cheers
           Jerry

[The Wooksta!]

Nice to see you here, Jerry.  Have my Spitfires lured you to the dark side?

[Captain Canada]

Those nacelles would look great on the Beau. Sleek.

[Librarian]

No boo's please but I've grafted on some JU88 power eggs, really looks even more pugnacious, if that was possible. Camera is on holiday for the weekend so I'll post a pic in the week.