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Post by Calum on Sept 23, 2006 21:55:22 GMT 12
Which one for a 486 Sqn Tempest? The Mk V Early version  or later Version  |
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Post by mumbles on Sept 24, 2006 23:09:22 GMT 12
Looking at the cannon ports something is telling me they used the later version. Not especially my area of expertise though, so I could be wrong  |
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Post by phasselgren on Sept 25, 2006 1:16:38 GMT 12
They probably used both. 486 Sqh received some of the first Tempests to reach Squadron service.
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Post by smithy on Sept 25, 2006 11:18:51 GMT 12
Depends which 486 kite Calum.
Both early series Vs and the later Vs were used by 486. Do you have a specific pilot or aircraft you want to model? I've got "The Wild Winds" which is the history of 486 so I can help you out there if you want with photos, serials and aircraft codes.
As an aside, 486 were actually the first squadron to be equipped with the new Tempest (although the aircraft were very quickly reassigned away from 486, there are rumours that this was due to some high-spirited behaviour by 486 - something they were fairly famous for).
Cheers,
Tim.
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Post by Calum on Sept 25, 2006 18:24:31 GMT 12
Not really fussed Tim. I understand the early verion kit comes with 486 decals. I'd like to by the later one though (the 4 bladed prop just looks better) plus I want the profilpack kit.
I'm open to suggestions
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Post by smithy on Sept 25, 2006 19:14:53 GMT 12
Actually Calum, both the early and late series have the 4 blader. Main external difference was the 20mm cannons. On the early V these protruded from the wing leading edge quite significantly. With the later Vs the cannon set ups were changed with the inboard ones completely enclosed in the wing, and the outboard protruding ever so slightly.
If it was me I'd go for a later V, they just look better. There were lots of interesting characters in 486 which you could model. Have a look at the profiles at the Hawker Tempest website, and see what you think.
It's no bother to scan some stuff either Calum as I have to do the stuff for Deere for you! Sorry I didn't get it done this weekend, was a bit of a busy one.
Tim.
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Post by Calum on Sept 25, 2006 22:12:13 GMT 12
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Post by smithy on Sept 26, 2006 0:15:16 GMT 12
Righto Calum, you're getting the mass mailing!
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Post by corsair67 on Sept 26, 2006 15:48:46 GMT 12
What the heck, Calum - get 'em both. ;D
I look forward to seeing it when you've finished it.
The Hurricane kit sounds great too, although I'd probably make a Finnish one, just to be different.
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