THE EMPIRES TWILIGHT

[PACOPEPE]

Fantastic, congratulations.


Regards
Fran

[thedarkmaster]

Starting some new project today as the one's i was on have stalled so


for the 91 diaster........A Victor, an A7 and a CF105.


for Suez  ish........An RB50, a miles Monitor, an MB5, a SR a1 amphibion


for the 1960's and 70's.......Saro skeeter


all to get my mojo back as I've been a bit stuck and distracted lately,       my get up and go has gone, a few things have been getting me down but onwards and upwards   

[Tophe]

From France: congratulations for the SE 5500...

[Mossie]

It's a beauty Tim!

[pyro-manic]

The Sahara is a monster! I only have one problem - isn't it a bit ugly to be French?

Love it as always, Tim.

[Taiidantomcat]

This French Blinder has got to be one of your best yet Tim. Bloody marvellous!!!

I feel the same way, I have said that a few times already though. Just means you are getting better and better 

[thedarkmaster]

Hopefully a new " Suez "  aircraft on later today or tomorrow   

[thedarkmaster]

Miles Monitor AEW1, HMCS Magnificent (CVL 21)Operation Musketeer II 1956

developed from the Miles Monitor target tug, thi version was upgraded with the 3,500 hp (2,610 kW) Eagle engine driving contra rotating propeller units. Finally giving the aircraft the power it needed, however more power was needed for the AEW version and two Rolls-Royce Clyde turbo props where shoehorned into the airframe to cope with thw added weight and considerable drag caused by the radar housing.

Mounted above the fueslage in the wedge like structure was a Ferranti Green Blazer MTI radar designed to give a comprehensive coverage in the picket role. Operated by two staff whom constantly contacted the parent carrier with updates over one of the first secure encrypted Radio systems.

Operated by the RN, RCN and the RSAN it saw service in the Suez conflict and beyond etiring from RSAN service in 1968 when replaced with more modern designs

The aircraft illustrated is in canadian service, acting as part of the floating reserve to the southern part of the operation, tasked with monitoring US naval movements during the crisis and the weeks beyond.















































I made her from a Resin kit, Magna Models if i remember, the engines were extended with plastic tubing from till roles the contra props are white metal Wyvern units and the radar wdge is actually a flying base from a Corgi dicast  

[Black Knight]

Tim that looks amazing and given me ideas for my stand bases 

[PR19_Kit]

Now that is seriously mind-blowing! 

Those Eagles must really give it some poke too, excellent thinking.

The Monitor is one of those aircraft that get passed by, like the Botha, and there's bags of scope for Whiffers there.

[Taiidantomcat]

Those props are stunning 

[chrisonord]

Tim................
My mind boggles with your ingenuity it really does
I am really really liking this puppy, the aircraft itself could definitely fit into  my Honduras AF line up.
Cheers,
Chris.

[ChernayaAkula]

What a cool monster! 

[GTX]

Nice, but the drag from that top mount - ¡Ay, caramba!

Regards,

Greg

[Steel Penguin]

stunning .
the top mount also looks like the trials set for some kind of "DEATH RAY" for an alternitve alt time line