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Post by harrysone on Mar 21, 2019 8:02:59 GMT 12
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Post by ZacYates on Mar 21, 2019 11:21:01 GMT 12
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Post by alanw on Apr 22, 2019 21:40:37 GMT 12
Depending on how accurate you want to be, the SH Sunderland Mk V is not so accurate. It has no markings for RNZAF Aircraft, (they probably would have had Kiwi Roundels) The Main fore and aft hatches are missing the Fire Axe and Fire Extinguisher pexiglass cutouts, and the the upper dorsal hatch/fairing in wrong. The rear decking provided is more for a Mk III not a Mk V/MR5 The forward flight deck is okay for our Sunderland's, but you will have to scratch build the Radio section, as the SH version is more for a RAF aircraft If you do build one and are happy with the model OOB, "Old Model Decals" have a range of decals for late 1950's and 1960's scheme/markings, for RNZAF Sunderland MR5's Regards Alan |
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Post by saratoga on Apr 23, 2019 14:14:20 GMT 12
Alan,
Apart from the details you have pointed out, would this likely be the best starting point for a Mk.5 Sunderland?.
Decals are easy enough to source, so as long as it doesn't have any major shape issues i'm keen to have a go at this one. The Italeri doesn't look right to me, that area around the cockpit appears to have contours that just aren't there and the detail is heavy.
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Post by alanw on Apr 23, 2019 18:46:26 GMT 12
Alan, Apart from the details you have pointed out, would this likely be the best starting point for a Mk.5 Sunderland?. Decals are easy enough to source, so as long as it doesn't have any major shape issues i'm keen to have a go at this one. The Italeri doesn't look right to me, that area around the cockpit appears to have contours that just aren't there and the detail is heavy. The model it self should build into a nice kit, has the main bits needed Just bear in mind SH would have you place three port holes aft on the rear fuselage, there are only two (get rid of the furthest one) and on the Starboard side upper (between Canopy and wing leading edge) SH have three Portholes, when there is only one (the one next to leading edge is correct) The Fore part of the flight deck is reasonably accurate. If you need any photos just ask away   Regards Alan |
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