PhilB Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) This is the 1/24th Airfix kit converted to a post-war TR33 using the Alleycat conversion. Build is here: Big Stuff The Tr33 came about from an Admiralty spec for a carrier borne twin engined strike aircraft. It was based on the Mosquito FBVI but after initial trials had uprated RR Merlin 25's fitted and four bladed props giving an extra 10% of thrust. The original rubber compression landing gear was replaced with Lockheed pneumatic oleos and smaller wheels. The rear horizontal stabs were made larger and the fuse strengthened and a hook added. They could carry an 18" torpedo, or depth charges or a 2000lb ap bomb in addition to internal and external 500lb bombs. The machine guns were removed to allow for the ASH radar in the nose but the cannons were retained. It saw limited service being really a stop gap until the arrival of the smaller and faster Sea Hornet. This scheme is an aircraft from 790 Naval Air Squadron, based at H.M.S Seahawk , Culdrose in Cornwall in 1948. All roundels, fin flashes and radiator panel warning crosses are courtesy of Ian at Ad Astra, the remainder of the markings being masks included in the conversion and a few kit decal stencils thrown into the pot. Paints were a mixture of MM, White Ensign and Humbrol enamels. Few pics from the build: Instrument panel and radar scope. Cockpit sides. Lot of scratchbuilding in the wheel wells including scratchbuilt retraction jack brace and mounting. Added wiring for the gear doors mechanisms. Back in a minute with completed build pics. Phil Edited July 22, 2011 by PhilB Martinnfb, Out2gtcha, Eenyweeny and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Big pictures of a big build! I'll do a sort of walkround first. More in a minute. red baron and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Some close-ups. Used the Cammett pe fasteners and grilles. Big torpedo, resin and pe props. Rato Packs. Hook. Wingfold. Final pic to give an idea of the size next to a 1/32 109. That's all folks! Phil Rocat, Out2gtcha, Wafu and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Wow...just wow....really nice work!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Here, here! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 For a 1/24 kit it does look surprisingly real - I do like the hydraulic gunk on the u/c - and not at all toy-like, just think what wonders you could have done if it was 1/48... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 A very well executed build indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Yessss, more pictures! I love the walkaround Pure pleasure to watch, Phil! It was a great WIP thread and the culmination doesn't disappoint . You built a beautiful airplane, details are head spinning, flawless execution. It was really fun to follow and informative too! Thanks! I had a blast! :bow: :clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Hard to think of something original to say other than I am amazed at how clean you are able to build and have everything turn out looking perfect! I make such a huge mess and have to redo things multiple times to get them to look right, and you get it done straight away! Looking forward to seeing you tackle that 1/32 Mossie now Cheers, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Wow...that is brilliant. Outstanding detail, just the right amount of "patina"....fabulous. Some of you guys leave my really frustrated with my feeble efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Amazing but what sre those 2 pipes for Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Super beautifull realistic model, congrats. And Neo, the pipes are RATO "pipes": Rocket Assisted Take Off, in order to get this beast airborn from a carrier at sea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneBramage Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Wow that's incredibly gorgeous!!! Man I am speechless!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 That's jaw-droppingly terrific Phil. A fantastic model. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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