Mike McEvoy Tribute Build Thread

[Freightdog862]

So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.

I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?

Hi Chris,

I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.

Colin

[kitbasher]

'Inspired by' build under way, cutting started on the 'tribute to' build.  I've another two ideas bouncing around my head!

[NARSES2]

Hi Chris

'Scuse me if I've read the above wrong, but you need a set of 67 Squadron bars? (outward pointing blue triangles on red bars?) I have a spare set from the Modeldecal (or is that Model Decal?) R.A.F. Sabre sheet (number  97) They are yours if you want them? 

Many thanks sir 

If you wanted some teeny weeny ones to fit on a Vampire's booms I could print you some?

Cheers Kit, but I've now got what I need for my real world build organised  and my Wif doesn't need them

[NARSES2]

So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.

I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?

Hi Chris,

I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.

Colin

Oh thanks for that Colin, I'll look into it 

[NARSES2]

Hi Chris,

I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.

Colin

Not out in the UK yet, on sale in the Czech Rep but I don't particularly want to have to deal with the vagaries of HM Customs so I'll wait.

[Gondor]

Hi Chris,

I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.

Colin

Not out in the UK yet, on sale in the Czech Rep but I don't particularly want to have to deal with the vagaries of HM Customs so I'll wait.

Done a little search and found these links

https://www.modelimex.com/172-hawker-tempest-f6-over-egypt-3x-camo-kpm-72225

https://www.modelimex.com/172-hawker-tempest-f6-3x-camo-kpm-72223

If you look at the extra pictures for each item you can see the two diffeent engine shapes in the clear bag, the price is quite nice too.

Gondor

[major]

And fo a really good look at the sprues.....https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Tempest-F.6-Over-Egypt.html

[NARSES2]

Thankyou for that confirmation gentlemen, much appreciated 

[Gondor]

Thought you might like this page info too NARSES2

https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?product_category_id=&product_division_id=&manufacturer_id=362641&code=&product_type_id=all_aircraft_kits&scale_id=956&keyword_search=Tempest&setPerPage=25&currency_id=

Just to make your wallet twitch nervously

Gondor

[NARSES2]

Yup ordered a Mk VI this morning  Wasn't in stock when I checked Thursday.

I'll leave the rest of the planed Mk II's until the kit comes in. Probably 

[NARSES2]

Been musing a bit on what to build and have been looking into 67 Squadron. They spent most, if not all of their service, overseas. Formed and spent WWI in the Middle East, various BE types then Bristol Fighters and RE 8's. Stood down in 1918 and after reforming on Buffalo's in the Far East spent WWII there, Hurricane IIb, IIc and Spitfire Mk VIII. Stood down again and then reformed in Germany on Vampires, then Sabre Mk 4's then Hunters before being stood down for a final time.

Now the problem with post WWII aircraft is the squadron bars, which whilst attractive are beyond me when it comes to portraying them, so one thought I had goes out the window. I was going to leave them in the Far East and give them Vampire FB 9's. So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.

I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?

Hi Chris

'Scuse me if I've read the above wrong, but you need a set of 67 Squadron bars? (outward pointing blue triangles on red bars?) I have a spare set from the Modeldecal (or is that Model Decal?) R.A.F. Sabre sheet (number  97) They are yours if you want them? 

Arrived this morning, many thanks. So my real world build is now a goer.

Yup ordered a Mk VI this morning  Wasn't in stock when I checked Thursday.

Arrived this morning, so my Wiffy build is now a goer as well

[Gondor]

And you thought Thorvic was bad at getting you to buy kits....

Gondor

[NARSES2]

And you thought Thorvic was bad at getting you to buy kits....

Gondor

Yea  , but in all fairness the Mk II is one of my favourite aircraft types and I will be buying a few of their Mk II's when they come out. I just needed this one earlier, that's my excuse anyway 

[Knightflyer]

Arrived this morning, many thanks. So my real world build is now a goer.

Glad they got there okay Chris, would love to see a picture of the finished build then done

[Weaver]

At the moment, dealing with my aunt's estate and a couple of other things are taking all my time off me. However, this should ease for a while soon (I hope!). Still want to do my PR Hunter idea at least for this.