Wellington HG

[Weaver]

Looking good Eddie! 

Fantasy Printshop do yellow P-for-Prototype decals:

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Fantasy-Printshop-Decals_Aircraft-Markings_W0QQ_fsubZ8560176QQ_sidZ47761971QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

[jcf]

You shall forever be known as Saint Mossie to me! Thank you for that information. Was there ever a unit that flew a super secret, hush-hush types of aircraft back then?

The Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) 1918 - 1992:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroplane_and_Armament_Experimental_Establishment



The same folks who later brought us Raspberry Ripple, BTW.

[Mossie]

You shall forever be known as Saint Mossie to me! Thank you for that information. Was there ever a unit that flew a super secret, hush-hush types of aircraft back then?

You're welcome Eddie!

As well as A&AEE, there was the Royal Aircraft Establishment.  The A&AEE would be more responsible for weapons & systems such as radar & worked almost entirely on military projects.  The RAE were responsible for investigating flight characteristics & had a dual civil & military role.  There was a lot of crossover & both establishments were closely linked, in the testing of prtotypes, both would be involved.  As a type entered service, both establishments might acquire aircraft (often pre-production machines) for further evaluation. 

As the years went on, the roles became more blurred as aircraft became weapons systems themselves, but in your time period it was realtively distinct.   If it was purely experimental , the RAE would probably have continued development, especially considering the unusual configuartion.  If it became operational, the A&AEE would probably take a few to develop new radar or nav systems etc.

There may be differences in the schemes involved.  A&AEE would often have markings that were useful for test purposes.  They tend to have schemes with large bolcks of colour & demarcations for measurement & calibration.  The RAE schemes, such as the Canberra in the middle, tended to be more for high-viz, civil style schemes with trimlines & go-faster or lightning stripes.

I provided quite a few links to pics in this thread, worth a look, if only for some pretty schemes!:
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,22649.0/highlight,raspberry+ripple.html

[Eddie M.]

Here's the latest update. New bomb bay and up on the gear.

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,26606.msg394260.html#msg394260

[noxioux]

Now that's a sharp looking bird.  Coming along very nicely

[Eddie M.]

New update. Construction is nearing completion.

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,26606.new.html#new

[Eddie M.]

I need assistance please. I need some photos of the bomb doors open. I think I've seen a small photo and they look segmented. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[Eddie M.]

Belay my last. I found what I was looking for and it's not going to work for the look I'm after......

[CAO 700]

Oh, a mini Type-C Vickers, very good idea!

[Eddie M.]

What! Are ya yella?

[Joe C-P]

A beefy-looking plane!
That is some colour.

[Eddie M.]

The Wellington HG is done!
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,26606.75.html

[NARSES2]

5 Star work sir 

[Weaver]

Wow - that is inspirationally good: well done sir!

[Steel Penguin]

  jaw dropping goodstuff.