My stash just grew again 2025

[PR19_Kit]

Why do you need a Mk II Lanc kit for the RAAF Lincoln Fred? Isn't it only the engines that differ from other Lancs?

And I just LOVE that Cyclone, and with a Cammer too! What's not to like? I didn't even know it had been re-popped. 

[zenrat]

Why do you need a Mk II Lanc kit for the RAAF Lincoln Fred? Isn't it only the engines that differ from other Lancs?

And I just LOVE that Cyclone, and with a Cammer too! What's not to like? I didn't even know it had been re-popped. 

Blackbird designed the conversion set to use the Airfix B.II because its wider nacelles line up better with the Lincolns annular radiators.  They state that the B.I/III kit can be used but it would need more PSR.  I'm all for avoiding PSR where possible.

[Pellson]

In desperate lack of construction time, I have, as usual, resorted to buying more kits. Makes sense, right?

First - the Top Gun resin radar guided AIM-26B Falcons, known as Rb27 in Sweden. A catch, really! A Hasegawa AIM-4F/G is shown together with the bigger AIM-26B below to show size and differences/similarities.

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Taking inspiration from Thomas, a Vautour to be rebuilt into a SAAB Lansen alternative. I am looking to use SAAB wings, canopy and maybe some other things, but differing from Thomas's impressive project, I plan to stick to the tandem seating.

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And moving just a few years back in time, the what-if jet SAAB B-18 I found triggered me to catch this old Do-217, planning to combine it with an already in-Stash^TM Ilyushin Il -28 and perhaps some more SAAB parts.

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Also, a spare Lansen and yet another Hasegawa Draken went my way as they were sold surprisingly cheaply by the same seller from which I acquired the Rb27 SARH Falcons.

Further, a Nord Noratlas mainly bought because it has the big decal sheet, containing Portuguese and Greek machines in addition to the ubiquitous French and German ones. Plus, it came cheaply. I fear people these day's doesn't properly appreciate the niceties of a Heller kit.

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And lastly, an old Su-7BPK, procured to provide a fuselage for a single engine E E Lightning alternative. It has been done before, but not by me. And I already have a Hasegawa Lightning F.6 that will supply wings, tail fin etc etc.

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Now to find time to actually do some modelling... 

[The Wooksta!]

You really need two Su 7 fuselages - the EE P6 doesn't have that area rule bulge, although the proposed Olympus one *might* have done - doing a cut and shut in the middle.  That was the one I did, although Thorvic kindly supplied the fuselages pre done.

Mine just taped up
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And with the cockpit in, showing the stiffeners where the two fuselages were joined.

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It was intended to be a resin conversion, although I couldn't at that point (2005?) work out how to mould it.  Now, having gained the experience, I can, but undoubtedly some show off with a 3d printer will do it first.

And the wing is shoulder mounted, as opposed to mid mount on the Su 7.

[Dizzyfugu]

a Vautour to be rebuilt into a SAAB Lansen alternative

That sounds ...interesting! 

[PR19_Kit]

Blackbird designed the conversion set to use the Airfix B.II because its wider nacelles line up better with the Lincolns annular radiators.  They state that the B.I/III kit can be used but it would need more PSR.  I'm all for avoiding PSR where possible.

Ah, thanks, I didn't know that about the nacelles, but it makes lots of sense, especially avoiding the blasted PSR!

[Weaver]

And lastly, an old Su-7BPK, procured to provide a fuselage for a single engine E E Lightning alternative. It has been done before, but not by me. And I already have a Hasegawa Lightning F.6 that will supply wings, tail fin etc etc.

I approve of any and all single-engined Lightning-Sues, having done this one back in the day:

https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=34972.msg555660#msg555660

[Gondor]

Received today

1 x 1/35 Takom 2026 Chieftain Mk.11

1 x 1/72 Airfix Club A73015 Limited Edition Gloster Meteor FR.9. Bought for the rockets, which will go to a Reaper as the bits and are in another box which has been marked up to become the Reaper.

[Thorvic]

You really need two Su 7 fuselages - the EE P6 doesn't have that area rule bulge, although the proposed Olympus one *might* have done - doing a cut and shut in the middle.  That was the one I did, although Thorvic kindly supplied the fuselages pre done.

Mine just taped up
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And with the cockpit in, showing the stiffeners where the two fuselages were joined.

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It was intended to be a resin conversion, although I couldn't at that point (2005?) work out how to mould it.  Now, having gained the experience, I can, but undoubtedly some show off with a 3d printer will do it first.

And the wing is shoulder mounted, as opposed to mid mount on the Su 7.

Dont you mean two Su-9 Fishpot, thus the blue plastic !!! the Modelsvit S-32 might wotk as that doesnt have the area ruled bulge.

[The Wooksta!]

It's been that long since it was passed along - twenty years? - I'd forgotten what the base kit was.  However, IIRC the only difference between the Su-7 and Su-9 is the wing, the fuselage remains the same.

[Pellson]

And lastly, an old Su-7BPK, procured to provide a fuselage for a single engine E E Lightning alternative. It has been done before, but not by me. And I already have a Hasegawa Lightning F.6 that will supply wings, tail fin etc etc.

I approve of any and all single-engined Lightning-Sues, having done this one back in the day:

https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=34972.msg555660#msg555660

That's the one that first gave me the idea. A simple, yet effective conversion. A masterpiece in my book.

You really need two Su 7 fuselages - the EE P6 doesn't have that area rule bulge, although the proposed Olympus one *might* have done - doing a cut and shut in the middle.  That was the one I did, although Thorvic kindly supplied the fuselages pre done.

Mine just taped up
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And with the cockpit in, showing the stiffeners where the two fuselages were joined.

You cannot view this attachment.

It was intended to be a resin conversion, although I couldn't at that point (2005?) work out how to mould it.  Now, having gained the experience, I can, but undoubtedly some show off with a 3d printer will do it first.

And the wing is shoulder mounted, as opposed to mid mount on the Su 7.

Dont you mean two Su-9 Fishpot, thus the blue plastic !!! the Modelsvit S-32 might wotk as that doesnt have the area ruled bulge.

In reality, the Su-7 and Su-9 fuselages are not exactly similar, but close enough to pass unnoticed in 1/72.

Regardless, this model is perhaps even more impressive due to its increased complexity. However, that might be why I'm looking more towards Weavers' build, as I'm a firm believer in the KISS rule, and not only applied to one's loved one, as it happens.
F.i, I am not planning to move the wing attachment to the shoulder. While the two-engined Lightning appeared as such, one could argue that it is in fact a midwinged single engined fighter with a second engine added below the first one. And that logic will do for me.

For now, however, I'll try to first complete a few Draken builds. Not much left, really, but the outside world keeps interfering badly.

[Dizzyfugu]

There can never be enough weird Lightning variations...  But modding one into a single-engine version is already quite a stunt.

[Pellson]

There can never be enough weird Lightning variations...  But modding one into a single-engine version is already quite a stunt.

I think you're yet another culprit in this ongoing crime, Thomas. Right?

>>English Electric P.6/1 "Levin"<<

[Dizzyfugu]

Yes, I can speak about personal experiences in this sub-genre. 

[Weaver]

That's the one that first gave me the idea. A simple, yet effective conversion. A masterpiece in my book.

Why thank you, you're too kind. Truth to tell it's a bit rough around the edges, but then it was thrown together in a week for a show deadline after the original build had a paint malfunction.

In reality, the Su-7 and Su-9 fuselages are not exactly similar, but close enough to pass unnoticed in 1/72.

Regardless, this model is perhaps even more impressive due to its increased complexity. However, that might be why I'm looking more towards Weavers' build, as I'm a firm believer in the KISS rule, and not only applied to one's loved one, as it happens.
F.i, I am not planning to move the wing attachment to the shoulder. While the two-engined Lightning appeared as such, one could argue that it is in fact a midwinged single engined fighter with a second engine added below the first one. And that logic will do for me.

Note that the one I used was the VEB Plasticart Su-7, which I think is significantly over-scale. I can definitely say that I've got other brands of Su-7 and they appear skinnier. This may mean that the exact conversion techniques I used on mine won't work on yours, so be careful and triple-check everything before committing to glue.

Note that Lee and I were trying to do rather different things. He was trying to make an accurate model of the real EE P.6/1 project, while mine was wholly fictional (I called it the "P.7D Thunderbolt") and driven by considerations of what was quick, easy and low-risk to do in the limited time available.

Good luck - I'll be watching with interest.