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[Sisko]

A twin engined battle! Inspired!

Looking with interest.

[GTX]

I was just thinking that this might come out looking a bit like an inline version of the CAC CA-4 Woomera:







Regards,

Greg

[GTX]

In real life Marcel Lobelle (the Battle's designer) pressed the Air Ministry (unsuccessfully) to consider a twin-engined Battle rather than what they ended up with.  I recall seeing outline drawings of his concepts in a 1970s edition of Aircraft Illustrated (a quick Google suggests August 1974), and there's something in Air Britain's 'Battle File'.  I'm not claiming to represent any of these drawings, just applying a bit of imagination.

Some real world Twin engined Battle ideas:




Regards,

Greg

[kitbasher]

Thank you!!!  The first drawing is, I think, the one from 'The Battle File' I was thinking about.  The lower drawing was maybe one of the 'Aircraft Illustrated' sketches I'd recalled from a zillion years ago - and if so it's amazing what the memory cells can dredge up as inspiration, 'cos that's pretty much how I see my 'Fairey Falcon' turning out.  Again, many thanks for the pictures.   

[kitbasher]

So much airframe for such puny bombs! (Yes, OK I know they're probably training rounds).  And what a moose of an aircraft!

[kitbasher]

AAAAARRRRGGH!!!!!!!!!!! I hate sanding!!!!!!
But I do seem to be making some progress.  Some more pics hopefully by the weekend.

[sotoolslinger]

Kitbasher , you have seen my builds on this site  I really sympathise with you ...... no really ...... get your butt to sanding

[kitbasher]

Just like my Spit GB entry, this too is taking longer than I'd hoped, but alt least I've made some progress.  The attached wing needs to be faired in and blemishes sorted (great - more filling and sanding), meanwhile sanding and filling needs to be completed on the other wing.  Carb intakes, by the way, are bomb halves.
Note the first of the cannons; originally I'd planned to use the Mosquito cannon layout as a template, but then decided to make use of the attachment points for the Battle's exhausts.  So, the first is essentially done (some sanding in needed, as you can see), with the other side to be done.  I think two more cannons will go under the nose.  Not sure about wing MGs (ie, Beaufighter-style), but it is a distinct possibility.
It's going to be a nightfighter, I think, with Airfix Defiant decals being robbed to some extent. 

[kitbasher]

Well, due that minor inconvenience known as reality, I was nowhere near finishing this one off for Telford.  There's been some progress though, the other wing is on, filling is done and sanding is progressing.  I'm off work tomorrow so hope do get a little more done then.  Progress pics to follow next weekend, probably.

[kitbasher]

So, disappointed though I was that this couldn't be finished in time fo this year's SMW extravaganza, work continues.  As can be seen, some extra filling was required and it's yet to be smoothed down.  Main undercarriage legs and the tailwheel have been attached, and more will be done this weekend.   

PS - note I've dispensed with my original idea for the cannon fitment.  Something rather more Mosquito/Beaufighter is now in order.

[NARSES2]

This is starting to look really interesting - amazing how things come together with primer

[van883]

Looking forward to seeing this one completed-very impressive so far.


Van

[BlackOps]

If I hadn't seen the other progress pics, looking at that last pic you'd have a hard time convincing me that the kit didn't come like this! Looking really good. 

[kitbasher]

Talk about underestimating how long it might take to finish this model!!!  OK I was distracted by my Spitfire GB entry, and real world Matchbox Tempest F6 and Xtrakits Spitfire XII (both ongoing), and the on-and-off 'Manta', but by 'eck lad this is taking some time!
As can be seen, more rubbing down has been done, the canopy and AI radar aerial fitted and gun ports drilled out and a coat of Humbrol Matt 33 black applied (the top coat will be Xtracrylics Night). 

Next off is to mask and paint the canopy framing (joy!), and paint and fit the wheels.  'Proper' painting will then follow.  Doesn't sound much but I guess I won't be finished this side of New Year.
New Year's resolution: finish all of this year's projects before starting something new in 2009.

[kitbasher]

Finally!  A few days off sick with some miserable bug has meant that I've been able to finish off my Tempest F6 and do more on this bl**dy thing.  Canopy masked and framework undercoated, topcoating and some pics to follow.