See, See The Seapest..

[bluesteel]

What-If they tried a Sea-Tempest in advance of the Seafury..? For both torpedo bombing and naval fighter purposes.

Just got to sort out the wing-fold hinges, hook and torpedo mount.

Bluesteel

[Maverick]

I recall a Sea Typhoon project i think it was that added another section to the wing for some reason or other....  I'll see if i can dig out the pic.

Mav

[dogsbody]

From " The Hawker Typhoon and Tempest " by Francis K. Mason.





Chris

[bluesteel]

From " The Hawker Typhoon and Tempest " by Francis K. Mason.

Cheers! That's very useful. I was wondering whether to do an up-and-over wing fold or 'along the fuselage'. I think the back-fold is the best way to go...

Bluesteel

[PanzerWulff]

I was thinking along similar lines with a Tempest MkII to go in the timeline with my P-51N "Seastang" and A4U/M-1 "Kaizoku/Greg" (Japanese Corsair)




I can't wait to see more of your "Seapest" BlueSteel It looks Great so far  
"Panzer"

[kitnut617]

I believe that the Tempest was tested by the Navy, but I can't remember what the airfield was called where it was tested.  It had a full size deck replica as part of the runway.  It led directly to the Sea Fury development.

[John Howling Mouse]

Great idea, bluesteel.  Looking forward to more progress shots!

[ysi_maniac]

I did not know about this project. I will download your pics

     

[Archibald]

That could look much better with the leading edge radiators and the smooth cowling from the Tempest I - that radiator could cause problems with the torpedo carriage.

I've got the bits for a two seat torpedo fighter version of the Sea Fury - mainly just fitting the wing from a Matchbox Tempest onto a PM (shudders) Sea Fury T20.  Needs very little surgery.

I'm very fond of the Tempest I, but it seems that pics are scarce on the web...  

[GTX]

Here you go:





Regards,

Greg