Shoggz Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I've been watching the Fighter Collection Beau in Duxford for a looooong time too. In fact it's Hangar 2 and that distinctive green airframe I always check in on first when I arrive at that hallowed place! It's my understanding that the restoration stalled as they simply cannot find the engines to power the beast.. which is maybe what the link Iain posted is explaining - (I'm at work, so can't check it out unfortunately.) I'm guessing that a pair of Bristol Hercules engines aren't just sitting around somewhere. Speculating here, but would it be possible to do replace them with a more common American option - like some of the restored Sea Furies have (a P & W R-2800?) Archimedes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I don't want to see the Duxford Beaufighter fly. It was a difficult aircraft to fly well and at this stage in history they should be preserved. But, yes, why not fit some Pratt & Whitney engines so that it might taxi around the perimeter at airshows as one of Duxford's special attractions? Or just start-up and run a pair of Bristol Hercules at low revs? I hope I'm around and mentis compos when a new 1:32 version emerges. Will be a treat to have one. There's just too much wrong with the Revell, not least of which are the hopeless toylike wheel wells, utterly noddy cockpits and horrible clear parts. I'm aware of the Model Monkey detail sets, but am waiting to see what Aerocraft do — if that's still viable. Tony Pete Fleischmann and Archimedes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 4:31 PM, Iain said: John, My post was related to your comment about threads being locked - which I took as a dig at the moderation here? If I have mis-understood then I can only apologise, but having seen a few snipes about it recently... I absolutely concur over the possibility of a new Beaufighter! Iain My bad, sometimes my really awesome sense of humor doesn't translate well on social media / online forums. I wasn't trying to slag the mods, just trying (and apparently failing miserably) to be witty. All good at my end, apologies for the snarky response. Keep up the good work. Sepp, Out2gtcha, MikeC and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 3/19/2024 at 8:03 PM, Palm-tree said: Even if he set it up in the gift shop the inevitable wishlist would appear. VERY YES, PLEASE! I've being waiting for a '32nd RAF London Gift Shop for years..... Can it include a figure of me laughing my head off at most of the shop's over-inflated prices? Cheers. Chris. CRAZY IVAN5 and Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, John1 said: My bad, sometimes my really awesome sense of humor doesn't translate well on social media / online forums. I wasn't trying to slag the mods, just trying (and apparently failing miserably) to be witty. All good at my end, apologies for the snarky response. Hi John, Many thanks for replying - much appreciated. All good. Iain LSP_K2, John1 and CRAZY IVAN5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 If they decide to do the Beau, I already got a parking spot for it. Right next to my Banff strike wing Mossi ! Come on HK let's get it on! Shoggz and Archimedes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 3 hours ago, CRAZY IVAN5 said: If they decide to do the Beau, I already got a parking spot for it. Right next to my Banff strike wing Mossi ! Come on HK let's get it on! Great minds think alike. My Mossie is lonely. I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are. These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them. Just in case..... AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com) Iain, MikeMaben, thierry laurent and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 7 hours ago, John1 said: Great minds think alike. My Mossie is lonely. I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are. These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them. Just in case..... AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com) Sounds like a definite plan to me, I think I'll roll that dice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I firmly think that an accurate Me 410 should be released after a TFX Beaufighter. Martinnfb and CRAZY IVAN5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 8 hours ago, John1 said: Great minds think alike. My Mossie is lonely. I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are. These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them. Just in case..... AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com) Just ordered now the wait begins, come on HKM! John1 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Nice looking mossi John1 ! I'm a sucker for Mosquitos. Ever since I first saw 633Squadron way back when I was a kid [ 1964] I had a thing for 'em. Iain and CharmyDown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 58 minutes ago, LSP_Mike said: I firmly think that an accurate Me 410 should be released after a TFX Beaufighter. I can dig the way you think. I'd jump on that like a duck on a June bug. Looks as though I 'm gonna need to get some more shelving set up [oh the horror of it all]. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Having hunted for the SB kit for what seemed like forever, and now having the HpH kit, I would still firmly welcome and purchase an IM 410 kit.......such a cool and iconic design. D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Well, as the saying goes: if it's German, it sells. The Beau would be a good choice. The 410, a cash cow. CRAZY IVAN5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 4 hours ago, CRAZY IVAN5 said: Nice looking mossi John1 ! I'm a sucker for Mosquitos. Ever since I first saw 633Squadron way back when I was a kid [ 1964] I had a thing for 'em. Never was a big fan of them until I read "A Separate Little War" about Coastal Command shipping raids in 1944-45. Got fascinated with them after that and truly loved building the Tamiya Mossie. I'll go out on a limb and say that this is kit is the best plastic model aircraft ever made. Aviaeology Beau decals just purchased. already decided what my subject will be. Now to just wait patiently for a year or so in hopes that HK does indeed offer us this long-neglected aircraft. Iain and CRAZY IVAN5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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