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Title: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 24 October 2012, 07:07:19 PM: After a slight delay due to work I have just completed my Anglican League air support.
It is a 1:48 Bristol Bulldog by SMER. Not a brilliant kit BUT very cheap and easy to build. I haven't bothered with rigging etc as it is meant to be played with not displayed. I've mounted it on extendible rod using a rare earth magnet and the base has been weighted to stop it falling over. The pilot is a slightly modified Copplestone mini.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB4a.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB1a.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB3a.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB2a.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB5a.jpg)

The Flight base at different heights:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB7a.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB6a.jpg)

In Flight!!!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB8a.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/BristolB9a.jpg)

The pilot:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Pilot.jpg)

I really enjoyed building this and I am looking at getting ether a Gloster Gladiator or Autogiro next......

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 24 October 2012, 07:15:50 PM: Don't get the British civil war thing but that looks fantastic :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Belgian on 24 October 2012, 07:33:27 PM: Most excellent! :-*
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: fastolfrus on 24 October 2012, 10:19:15 PM: Quote from: Pappa Midnight on 24 October 2012, 07:07:19 PM
I really enjoyed building this and I am looking at getting ether a Gloster Gladiator or Autogiro next......
Regards
PM

Gladiator or Autogyro?
I'd have thought a Vickers Vimy would be more your style!
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: smokezombie on 24 October 2012, 10:57:19 PM: That's fantastic!! The painting is top notch. It's going to look great when you have it on a gaming table.
I'm proper jealous.
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: flags_of_war on 24 October 2012, 11:10:11 PM: bloody nice work. I have one that need to get built.
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: commissarmoody on 24 October 2012, 11:47:28 PM: Looks like it should be on display in a museum!
Who sales those telescoping rods that folks keep using for Airplane mounts?
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: FramFramson on 25 October 2012, 01:04:10 AM: My vote's for the Gladiator!
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: pagumb on 25 October 2012, 03:01:15 AM: Quote from: FramFramson on 25 October 2012, 01:04:10 AM
My vote's for the Gladiator!

Agreed, it sounds like a great plane although nothing says "God is my co-pilot" like a couple of Pitcairn Autogiros descending into the fray. Found a kit that has two 1/48 scale autogiros at this link - Pitcairn Autogiro (http://www.historicaviation.com/product_info.po;jsessionid=O0RO27keT73QEugQ7tleo9Mk?ID=2436)

The Bulldog is beautiful by the way...
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: FramFramson on 25 October 2012, 05:20:09 AM: Other possible options are the Hawker Fury, or (if you want to mix things up with something larger), an Avro Anson.
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Blackwolf on 25 October 2012, 06:00:46 AM: Very nice!!!
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Arlequín on 25 October 2012, 10:50:53 AM: Nice work there! :)

My vote's for the Fury, Demon or Hart... whatever you can get hold of.

I never thought I'd be posting "The Gladiator is an attractive option, but it would totally own the sky at this time"... but that's VBCW for you...

lol
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 25 October 2012, 07:00:26 PM: Thank you for your comments!

Commissarmoody: not sure where you would get them in the US but I bought a cheap inspection mirror from:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-TELESCOPIC-SWIVEL-INSPECTION-MIRROR-POCKET-CLIP-/130757178326?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e71bc33d6

For those interested I've put together a simple "How To" for the stand
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=47346.0

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Arlequín on 26 October 2012, 10:25:58 AM: There's something very similar with a magnetic head and no mirror available. Try searching for 'Telescopic magnet pick up tool' or something. They are somewhat more expensive, but come in various lengths and are usually more sturdy.

:)
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Gothic Line on 26 October 2012, 10:44:27 AM: Amazing!!!
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: commissarmoody on 26 October 2012, 10:47:54 AM: Thanks! I will check them out.
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 26 October 2012, 03:51:46 PM: Commissar moody: you are welcome.

Arlequin: I know the ones you mean. I didn't use them due to cost but it is an easier alternative.

PM
Title: Re: Angel On My Shoulder......VBCW Anglican League Air Support *PICTURE Heavy*
Post by: Marine0846 on 27 October 2012, 04:38:46 AM: Love the plane.
Looks just right for wargaming.