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    Gun(?) heating tubes on Spitfire

    in Props

    Posted

    This is the cannon bay of the IXc; you can see the heating pipe arriving at the back, passing up beside the cannon, then turning through 90 degrees, to pass in front of the ammunition trays, and, from there, out to the .303" Brownings. The pipes were simply open tubes, which collected warm air from the back of the radiators, so that each radiator fed its particular set of guns.IXCwingill_zps0981aa01.jpg

    On the early Marks, the single radiator had to supply heat to all of the guns, with a pipe crossing through the fuselage, behind the pilot, and then out to the port guns; this was always a problem, and was made worse when cannon came into service. Eventually, the radiator was left to feed only the cannon, while "augmenter tubes" were passed through the exhaust stubs, through the engine compartment, along the wings' leading edges, then through holes in the mainspar web into the area of the .303" gun breeches.

    To ensure the hot air travelled all the way through to the outer guns, you'll see conical, rearward-facing tubes under the wings (on Marks up to, and including the V) outboard of the outermost guns; these used the airflow to draw the air through the wings, then exhaust it to atmosphere.

    When the twin radiators arrived, extra heating was no longer necessary, so the augmenter tubes were ditched, in fact at times there was too much heat for the ammunition, so the extra had to be ducted away.

    Hope this helps a little.

    Edgar

    Gun(?) heating tubes on Spitfire

    in Props

    Posted

    Greetings

    I am looking for information on those tubes (ducts) that run from behind the wing radiators on the V.S. Spitfire. They remind me of heat transfer ducts to move warm

    air from the back of the radiator(s) to somewhere (guns). I can't find any specifc reference to them in my library. Did they differ from Mark to Mark and what was there intended purpose? Any assistance would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance;

    JBrown

    Il-2 Type 3 and the DAG-10 grenade launcher

    in Props

    Posted

    Good day all.

    This defense weapon is mentioned in the "Il-2 Stormovik in action" number 155 by Squadron/signal publications. Can anyone shed any light on this weapon and it's location

    in the rear fuselage as described in this publication.

    Thanks in advance for any information provided. I am building the AM Il-2 Type 3 at this time and have a preorder in on the new Tamiya kit.

    Thank you;

    JBrown

    Hasegawa P-38G "Bougainville"

    in Props

    Posted

    This reported reissue of the Hasegawa P-38G has been listed in just about everybodies 'new items releases' for June this year. Now I can not find this kit listed anywhere-like it just dropped into the twilight zone. Does anyone have any reliable information on this release and it's release date. I have pre-ordered one from an online hobby store and now it's just disappeared. Help if you can and thank you in advance.

    JBrown

    Good Trader recommendation

    in Good Trader Alert

    Posted

    These people found me after I posted a WTB on these forums. Thomas and Connie of LET models had my model and after a trouble-free process, now it's mine. A fair price, fair postage charge and everything honest and above-board.

    Jim

    Oldfartmodeler

    Looking to BUY or TRADE.

    in Buy and sell - add scale to your title

    Posted

    Greetings;

    I wish to purchase the above listed kit or I can trade with someone if I have something you want or need. 99% of my stash is jet/modern and 100% 1/48th. All kits in my possession are complete and some still in cello-wrap. All are stored indoors and well protected. Purchase paid in USPO money order so please make sure you can redeem

    this payment method. Postage to you if trade agreed upon based on actual cost only, no handling fees or any of that stuff. Lets keep this friendly and above-board. Looking

    forward to hearing from someone. I live in Southern California near Los Angeles.

    Best regards;

    Jim 'Oldfartmodeler'

    Airfix 1/48th TSR-2

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Greetings all;

    I am about to start the Airfix TSR-2 kit so while reading the instruction packet I have noticed something odd-at least for me. In Step 12 there is an odd looking 'bomb' that I assume represents a nuclear weapon. Bulbous body with a round nose and vestigual fins toward the rear (as I understand bomb structure). Anyway at this step of construction the builder has the option of installing this weapon or what appears to be long range ferry tanks in the weapons bay.

    Far enough, however when you move forward to Step 26 and 27, the above mentioned bomb/weapon thingy is illustrated facing backward with the nose facing aft and the fins facing forward??..

    Can anyone shed some light on this arrangement or did some unknown illustrator 'screw the pooch' here.

    Thanks in advance for any history/info on this.

    Jim Oldfartmodeler

    Italeri 1/48th Mirage III E

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    So far as I know, Italeri owns the Esci molds so this is almost certainly another reboxing.

    Here's a link to the neomega IIIE pit and to Linden Hill, their US distributor.

    What markings are you planning to do? Knowing which operator you plan to build would allow us to give give you more specific info.

    Thanks for the information. I'm looking at building IAF Nesher after transfer to Argentina. Probably as used in Falklands/Malvinas conflict.

    Jim

    Italeri 1/48th Mirage III E

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Greetings from the old guy;

    I just received the newly released Italeri Mirage IIIE kit and am wondering what's available in the form of resin and p/e to upgrade this old kit. My search of the vendors

    available to my show very little out there except for a company called "Eagle Design". They offer several resin upgrades for various Israeli and South American versions

    of this kit but I have no information or experience with their product. Any help or advise appreciated very much.

    Thanks in advance;

    Old fart Jim

    RENAISSANCE resin detail set Mirage 2000

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Greetings;

    ARC's July 9th edition featured a Mirage 2000 detailed with a Renaissance resin detail kit. Can anyone help me find a location or merchant to order this aftermarket set? The model was very well done and I would like to attempt a similar build. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

    Jim

    Guys in Anaheim Area - Any good places to eat? Good Hobby Shops/Museum

    in ARC at the 2007 IPMS/USA Nats

    Posted

    Being a resident of the Southern California area all my life here are my suggestions.

    Lunch/dinner- North Woods Inn in La Mirada. North on the 5 freeway to Valley View exit. You can see the restaurant from the freeway. Best food for the price and a decent bar away from the 'touristy' places around Disneyland. The prices are not fast food, but you will get all you pay for. Steaks, lobster, fish etc with the biggest baked potatoes around. The salads are great, a well stocked bar that pours a good drink and all the peanuts you can eat and you throw the shells on the floor.

    Fast food- In-n-Out is the best burger and fries around. All fresh meat, slice their own potatoes, great prices and the T-shirts make great gifts for the family. A South Cal legend and located in the same area as North Woods Inn.

    Hobby shop- The Military Shop in Long Beach off the 405 freeway near the intersection of Stearns and Palo Verde. Great selection, all the good stuff like resin, decals, books and mags besides the latest plastic. The "Cheers" of hobby shops. Weekends only at this time but with the convention in town who knows.

    Where I'll be;

    Oldfartmodeler

    Please F-16 AVEN program information needed

    in Real Aviation

    Posted

    Greetings;

    As mentioned in the web site "F-16.net" there were experiments with the F-16 utilizing a multi-axis thrust vectoring exhaust nozzle during the late 1990's. As preparation for a 'what if build' using the Hasegawa 1/48th F-2B kit can anyone supply details and, most importantly, pictures or a source of pictures and diagrams/plans of this project. I am particularly interested in the configuration of the actual nozzle and the surrounding fuselage contours modifications surrounding the afterburner nozzle. I could not find any such details on the F-16 web site.

    Thanks for looking and for any forthcoming advise and information.

    Oldfartmodeler:

    Jim

    F-100 ACM capability

    in Real Aviation

    Posted

    Good Morning;

    Can any readers point out a source for information on the use of the F-100 Super Sabre in the air-to-air fighter role. I have read about a NVAF MiG-17 being shot down by a F-100 early in the air war and was wondering if any information was available regarding this incident and, specifically how the pilots of the "Hun"

    rated the aircraft in the air-to-air role. Please feel free to comment.

    TIA

    Jim

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