H.P. Magestic MR.3P flying boat with photos

McColm · March 13, 2022, 11:28:22 AM

Donor kit is the Mach2 Martin SeaMaster with the Revell/Matchbox H.P. Victor K.2. Other parts are from the Airfix BAe Nimrod MR.1 kit.

McColm · March 19, 2022, 12:18:22 PM

I can't find the canopy glazing but the one from a B-52G seems to be a very good fit. If I buy another Mach2 Martin SeaMaster I will add the wings from the B-52G and tail guns. The landing gear could work.

McColm · May 13, 2022, 04:30:12 AM

A little bit of progress.

McColm · May 26, 2022, 05:38:46 AM

I've pinched the glazed cockpit I had used on the Airfix Victor AEW.4 build which was from a 1/72 B-52G kit.
It's almost a good fit and done some tidying up,I have an idea to use the B-52G landing gear on this build to make it amphibious, so it might be the first model to get a coat of primer. More lumps and bumps are to be added.

McColm · May 27, 2022, 08:36:47 AM

Looking something like this.

It's designed to slope downwards!!

Tophe · June 25, 2022, 07:49:11 AM

This is huge on the sofa!

But it will be good, according to me, go on!

McColm · June 26, 2022, 01:13:28 AM

Quote from: Tophe on June 25, 2022, 07:49:11 AM
This is huge on the sofa!
But it will be good, according to me, go on!

It's my bed, there's been a few changes. When I return to London on Tuesday, I will make sure that it is ready for the painting stage. Pictures will be included of the work carried out on it.

McColm · June 30, 2022, 01:57:02 AM

McColm · May 09, 2023, 02:09:49 AM

I've changed the name as it was applied to the BAC Mystic Meg build and I didn't want to confuse myself plus I keep calling this build different names. I think Majestic sums this up.
New bits and pieces have been added, it's a continuous improvement project.

McColm · June 23, 2023, 02:43:48 AM

I've added a searchlight and a weather radar.

McColm · August 26, 2023, 09:46:17 AM

The H.P. Majestic MR.3P now has a pair of hydro-skis fitted with six pairs of wheels in each float for landing/taking-off on hard surfaces. After a major maintenance overhaul cracks were found in the upper fuselage which have been taken care of and replaced with new panels, a minor update in the avionics will see the ageing fleet soldier on until a suitable replacement can be found. All models of the Boeing P-8A Posideon are now being converted into the E-7 Wedgetail.
Well I can't add any more parts to this build, just waiting for the putty and primer to arrive.