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The RAF's sole Savoia Marchetti SM-77 - Egypt, 1942

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November 01, 2020, 07:01:30 AM Last Edit: January 29, 2021, 02:49:45 PM by PR19_Kit
Here's the kick-off pic for my build, my ONLY build I expect, for this GB.



Patently obviously it's a Delta SM.55 paired with a Revell Lancaster, actually two of the latter as I'll need a few extra bits and bobs from another Lanc kit, and I had a pair of Revell ones in The Loft.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

tigercat

#1
November 01, 2020, 07:35:57 AM
This should be interesting

Old Wombat

#2
November 01, 2020, 08:24:57 AM
Hmm, I have that Lancaster boxing, only mine has a pair of Airfix Typhoons co-located with it. ;)
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kitbasher

#3
November 01, 2020, 10:27:44 AM
What do plan to do with the Lancaster leftovers, Kit?
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PR19_Kit

#5
November 01, 2020, 11:50:20 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 01, 2020, 10:27:44 AM

What do plan to do with the Lancaster leftovers, Kit?


Good question Dave. I'll have most of both fuselages left and one complete wing/engine setup.

Maybe a VERY long Lancaster?  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

tigercat

#6
November 01, 2020, 01:27:25 PM
Sort of  halfway between Lancaster and Lincoln . An Avro  Clifton

Leading Observer

#7
November 01, 2020, 02:51:20 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 01, 2020, 11:50:20 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 01, 2020, 10:27:44 AM

What do plan to do with the Lancaster leftovers, Kit?


Good question Dave. I'll have most of both fuselages left and one complete wing/engine setup.

Maybe a VERY long Lancaster?  ;D

Tophe?
LO


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PR19_Kit

#8
November 01, 2020, 03:37:11 PM
Erm, two fuselages and only one wing?  ;)

I don't think so. :(
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

McColm

#9
November 01, 2020, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 01, 2020, 03:37:11 PM
Erm, two fuselages and only one wing?  ;)

I don't think so. :(
One above and one below the wings!

zenrat

#10
November 02, 2020, 02:04:02 AM
Quote from: McColm on November 01, 2020, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 01, 2020, 03:37:11 PM
Erm, two fuselages and only one wing?  ;)

I don't think so. :(
One above and one below the wings!

Wing.  Singular.
Are we looking at three push/pull double Merlin engine nacelles Kit?
I do like the sound of this.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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PR19_Kit

#11
November 02, 2020, 03:49:51 AM
Quote from: zenrat on November 02, 2020, 02:04:02 AM

Are we looking at three push/pull double Merlin engine nacelles Kit?
I do like the sound of this.


Maybe, it depends how well my strut manufacturing goes really.

Certainly there'll be a minimum of two Merlins, and with the HUGE wings it's going to need LOTS more power.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#12
November 02, 2020, 03:58:05 AM
Consider solid mounting towers.  That way aircrew could climb up inside them to make in flight adjustments.
And with two Lancs you'll have six turrets to sprinkle over it...
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#13
November 02, 2020, 04:01:44 AM Last Edit: November 02, 2020, 04:03:28 AM by PR19_Kit
That's a good idea Fred, thanks. MUCH more sensible with 2000 hp worth of Merlins stacked on top!

And with two hulls to defend, that's EXACTLY the reason why I've got two Lanc kits as donors.  ;)

One of the Lancs already donated its mid-upper turret to my time warp Eagle B1 some time ago though.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#14
November 02, 2020, 06:38:43 AM
Quote from: tigercat on November 01, 2020, 07:35:57 AM
This should be interesting

Slight understatement I think  ;) ;D
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