BAe Coastguarder III MR.1 with photos

[McColm]

This is based on the 3D printed 1/72 HS.748 resin AEW Indian trials model. I've had a go at creating the Erieye prototype but I haven't got around to finishing it so having seen a few photos of the BAe Coastguarder G-BCDZ flying demo aircraft as described 'middle-weight maritime patrol type fitting between the light EEZ patrol and the full-blown anti-submarine platform such as the BAe Nimrod. '

Parts from the Mach2 Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic fit on this model including the cockpit canopy as the original kit doesn't supply this, the ECM radome, M.A.D. boom and retractable sonar/radar. Lumps and bumps will be added to the Coastguarder III. It has the six-bladed propellers, FLIR and SLAR already fitted. It retains the large cargo door at the rear.

[McColm]

The build so far





Searchwater radar relocated, sonobouy launch tubes are from the Revell Atlantic ATL1, M.A.D. boom is from the Mach2 Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic kit.
SLAR removed.