Uncarina Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 That’s great news, thanks for sharing your impressions. Mine is winging its way to me from Sprue Brothers. Wish the Valiant Wings Whirlwind reference was still in print! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 The Whirlwind definitely could have been a bit of a hot rod if they got the right engines in it. And it looks like Special Hobby has done a really good job on this kit of it. Matt Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 “The basic feature of the Whirlwind was its concentration of firepower: its four closely-grouped heavy cannon in the nose had a rate of fire of 600 lbs/ minute–which, until the introduction of the Beaufighter, placed it ahead of any fighter in the world. Hand in hand with this dense firepower went a first-rate speed and climb performance, excellent manoeuvrability and a fighting view hitherto unsurpassed. The Whirlwind was, in its day, faster than the Spitfire down low and, with lighter lateral control, was considered to be one of the nicest “twins” ever built... From the flying viewpoint, the Whirlwind was considered magnificent.” Philip J. R. Moyes, Aircraft Profile No. 191: The Westland Whirlwind (1967). Alain Gadbois, Martinnfb, LSP_K2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigeW Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I am confused about the correct position of the lap strap fixing to the seat. The Eduard instructions for the 1/48 model I am using, as the Kitsworld 3d set has none, show it on the side towards the rear of the seat pan, which is where I would have expected it to be. However, the pilot notes show what looks like the fixing much further forward (less than a foot from the front of the seat pan). Anyone able to clarify which is correct? Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 monthebiff, Uncarina, Rick Griewski and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Thanks Martin! Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigeW Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Many thanks Martin. The illustration of the pilot's seat is really useful to supplement what is in the pilot's notes. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Just a reminder that if you right click photobucket pictures and open image in new tab/window you can save them without the PB branding all over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 6/26/2021 at 9:21 PM, Uncarina said: .......... Wish the Valiant Wings Whirlwind reference was still in print! Cheers, Tom Hi I wouldnt worry much, to many errors in it for me best reference is the whirlwind fighter project website they are building a 1:1 scale replica cheers jerry Uncarina and Alburymodeler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Thanks Jerry. Do you have a link? Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Never mind, here it is: https://www.whirlwindfighterproject.co.uk/ Cheers, Tom Rick Griewski, RadBaron and Fanes 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 A Hi-Tech version is on it's way next year, link They've used the same box art on a previous 1/72 kit, so it's possible the decal options will be the same as this one MikeMaben, LSP_Kevin, Landrotten Highlander and 9 others 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Cool, thanks Andy. Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 That's a great picture, a Spitfire and Whirlwind in company. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Cool offering but a little late as I already have two kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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