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Hughes Watcher PR Mk-I

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August 29, 2021, 09:20:04 AM
Hughes Watcher PR Mk-I



In 1945 the RAF was looking for a reconnaissance aircraft for use in the continued war against Japan in the far east. After looking at various British designs, the choice fell on the Hughes F-11A which had just made it first flight in June 1945.



The British named the aircraft Watcher. The first Watcher PR Mk-I was delivered to the RAF in September 1946. In all 176 Watchers were delivered to the RAF. The type was very successful, flying faster and higher than the opposing Japanese fighters.





Model: Anigrand 1/72

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philp

#1
August 29, 2021, 10:48:16 AM
Nice.
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Glenn Gilbertson

#2
August 29, 2021, 11:07:49 AM
That looks really good! :thumbsup:

JayBee

#3
August 29, 2021, 11:22:33 AM
I realy do like that, it just looks so right (although I am sure a certain member here would suggest that the wings should be longer !).
I do find the nose U/C slightly suspect with a single wheel ofset like that.
But, gosh yes that is a lovely looking aircraft, especially in that scheme.
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PR19_Kit

#4
August 29, 2021, 11:38:34 AM
Even better than your Welkin Tom.  :thumbsup:

And yes, it would look better with longer wings, and if I'd got my finger out for this GB my F-11 would have had just that, but it'll have to wait for a later date I fear.
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Scotaidh

#5
August 29, 2021, 12:47:53 PM
It looks great!  :) 

Where did you find a model of that aircraft?
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#6
August 29, 2021, 01:11:38 PM
It's an Anigrand resin kit, Tom mentioned it at the bottom of his pics.

I've got one too, and it's pretty darn good. There's an Execuform vacfom of it as well, but it's not half as good as it's male moulnded.
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

kerick

#7
August 29, 2021, 01:25:37 PM
It appears to me the nose gear wheel is offset to make room for classified photo equipment. Or something like that......

Awesome job!!! Makes me think of the PR version of the Northrup P-61.
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Rheged

#8
August 29, 2021, 02:02:50 PM
Quote from: Glenn Gilbertson on August 29, 2021, 11:07:49 AM
That looks really good! :thumbsup:

Agree wholeheartedly!!
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Tophe

#9
August 29, 2021, 11:16:31 PM
Great twin-boomer! :thumbsup:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

TomZ

#10
August 29, 2021, 11:36:09 PM
It appears that the kit understates the offset of the noseweel:



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kitbasher

#11
August 30, 2021, 12:24:15 AM
 :thumbsup:

Very elegant - don't recall ever seeing a pic of the type with its gear down before.
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zenrat

#12
August 30, 2021, 03:51:29 AM
 :thumbsup:
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..

NARSES2

#13
August 30, 2021, 07:22:13 AM
A lovely build of a gorgeous aeroplane  :bow: Certainly suits that colour scheme.

Can I assume each of those propeller blades is a separate item as in most Anigrand kits ? If so then  :bow: to you sir.
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TomZ

#14
August 30, 2021, 07:50:41 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 30, 2021, 07:22:13 AM
Can I assume each of those propeller blades is a separate item as in most Anigrand kits ?

Indeed they are......

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