Converting a CL-604 into a Sentinel R.1

Hobbes · January 01, 2009, 06:05:36 AM

I've started another project (waiting for paint to dry, so I've got an excuse not to be working on the other models in the pipeline)

Won't say too much yet, I'll have to see if I can make this work.

apophenia · January 01, 2009, 05:03:12 PM

Oooh, very intriguing! Any hints?

Regional Jet? R1 Sentinel?

Ed S · January 01, 2009, 05:03:59 PM

Replacement for the Nimrod?

Ed

apophenia · January 01, 2009, 05:08:25 PM

Quote from: Ed S on January 01, 2009, 05:03:59 PM
Replacement for the Nimrod?

I like it ... Bombardier is supposed to be working on a maritime patrol version of Global Express.

Hobbes · January 02, 2009, 01:29:29 AM

That was quick; yes it's going to be a Sentinel. Main hurdles now are the wing box and the engines; the wing is basically sorted. The Airbus 319 wing has the correct dimensions, it just needs to be fitted with more sweep.

apophenia · January 03, 2009, 03:35:37 PM

Quote from: Hobbes on January 02, 2009, 01:29:29 AM
yes it's going to be a Sentinel.

Cool!!! Will it be RAF or a What-if scheme?

Captain Canada · January 03, 2009, 05:19:40 PM

Neato ! What did you use for the plug ? Looks like it fits perfectly !

Hobbes · January 04, 2009, 06:01:44 AM

The plug is 19mm electrical tubing sanded down to fit (the fuselage is 18.7 mm).

It's going to be an RAF bird.

kitnut617 · January 04, 2009, 07:05:21 AM

This is very interesting Hobbes, I've plans on doing a 1/72 scale one. I did manage to find this 1/100 scale desk-top model, I can take a bunch more photos of it if you need them:

Hobbes · January 04, 2009, 07:35:12 AM

Thanks, I found a walkaround here which should provide most of the detail I need, though.

Hobbes · May 10, 2009, 11:21:26 AM

It's been a while, I've had to finish some other projects before getting on with this. I'm working on the wing box now. I found some decent photos, but there'll still be some guesswork, mainly for the way the wing box blends into the fuselage.

kitnut617 · May 10, 2009, 06:07:45 PM

The wing is quite a bit different to the CL-604 Hobbes, but your wingbox looks quite close.

Hobbes · May 10, 2009, 11:24:42 PM

Kitnut, I'll be using the wing of an Airbus A-319, which is quite close according to the 3-view drawing I have. Thanks for the breakdown pics of your model, those will be helpful. Could you do me a favor and take a few more photos? Esp the wingbox and the tail end of the fuselage (which is quite different to the 604).

sideshowbob9 · May 11, 2009, 04:56:01 AM

Looking good! I'm suprised more bizjets aren't available and the Global Express is a glaring omission.

Looking forward to seeing this one finished

kitnut617 · May 11, 2009, 08:45:50 AM

Quote from: Hobbes on May 10, 2009, 11:24:42 PM
Kitnut, I'll be using the wing of an Airbus A-319, which is quite close according to the 3-view drawing I have. Thanks for the breakdown pics of your model, those will be helpful. Could you do me a favor and take a few more photos? Esp the wingbox and the tail end of the fuselage (which is quite different to the 604).

Sure no problem, I'll do it today. The rear fuselage does pinch in where the engines are.

Converting a CL-604 into a Sentinel R.1

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