Sharkmouth Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 - Of all the drawings I looked at, Paul Matt's seemed the most accurate, and were at least correct for all the key dimensions. - Can you check wether the extremity of the wing has the typical "washout" (negative incidence of the tip of the wing). This is a very visible feature of the T-6 which was introduced to counter the initial vicious stall characteristics of the early models. Hubert, I will gladly take photos of the wing tip taped together. In which books would I find the Paul Matt drawings? Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 - Of all the drawings I looked at, Paul Matt's seemed the most accurate, and were at least correct for all the key dimensions. - Can you check wether the extremity of the wing has the typical "washout" (negative incidence of the tip of the wing). This is a very visible feature of the T-6 which was introduced to counter the initial vicious stall characteristics of the early models. Rectly Hubert, I will gladly take photos of the wing tip taped together. In which books would I find the Paul Matt drawings? Regards, The Paul Matt drawings were of the AT-6D, published in the now long defunct Historical Aviation Album series. They are in 1/48 scale. I can scan them for you if you want. I could also enlarge the scan directly to 1/32 if you can find a local printer for a big-size printout. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Saul, Hubert - I believe I have a review sample on the way, and I'm wondering if you'd allow me to appropriate some of your respective material for the review (with proper credit of course), as it's already more detailed and more comprehensive than I'm qualified to produce on the type. Perhaps even a collaborative review? You can let me know via PM if you like. Kev Of course Kev, if I can be of any help. I sent you a PM earlier today Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkmouth Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 OK, now that I have posted this, I want everyone to help me find out what may need tweaking to get an accurate AT-6G as used by either the French or Portuguese over Africa. Note the markings I am going for... I already plan to replace the barrels on the weapons. Hopefully, Eduard (or similar) will do a PE replacement instrument panel (with film or pre-painted). If not, I may need to make my own with Reheat Bezels and AirScale dials. However, when armament is carried, there should be ways to aim, arm the weapons, release and/or fire said weapons. Regards, Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Hello, Here a blog (in french, sorry) about french T-6 in Algeria, you have some interesting photos. http://avions-de-la-guerre-d-algerie.over-blog.com/article-18879990.html Here you have informations about rockets used by french air force in algeria: http://avions-de-la-guerre-d-algerie.over-blog.com/article-armements-des-aeronefs--39422716.html and here about bomb and bomb sight http://avions-de-la-guerre-d-algerie.over-blog.com/article-le-bombardement-les-bombes-41640286.html Finally, here you have informations about bomb sight used on light aircraft (T-6, Sipa 111, Ms-233). http://avions-de-la-guerre-d-algerie.over-blog.com/article-notice-technique-du-collimateur-sfom-83-83a-64560560.html I hope that this informations could help you. Edited January 16, 2014 by spook Sharkmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkmouth Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thank you, Spook! Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thank you for the great pics. Just ordered mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wow I like that "shark mouthed" pic - hope someone does decals for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I've tried googling and am left at a loss for marking info for a NAS Norfolk SNJ. This kit will allow me to complete my collection of AC my Grandfather flew in the late 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkmouth Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wow I like that "shark mouthed" pic - hope someone does decals for that! Petrov, I sent all the photographs I had of the French and Portuguese dogs to Zotz Decals... I expect to see some of them produced. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 ^ very cool! I'd do a 2nd one just for that scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkmouth Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 If anyone wants to use my photographs to illustrate a point in another thread, feel free to do so as long as the credit is not removed.Back to this kit. I cut off some items and taped them together. I worried about the wing to fuselage fit and, while I was at it, I wanted to see the details and location of the landing gear trunnion within the main gear well. Here are some images:While turning it over, the tape got loose. The trunnions are indeed too far inboard but the detail is not as plain as it first seemed.These images are from an SNJ-2Other things I have noticed... I seem to have short shot trailing edges to the upper and inner wing halves. The scoops are solid as well.Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Who is going to be the 1st to tackle this kit….? Keen to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkmouth Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Who is going to be the 1st to tackle this kit….? Do you mean "build the kit?" I will be building parts of it as I like to add details. This while I await some aftermarket for the other project which needs some corrections sets. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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