HaroldK Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hello, I'm looking for an article that was printed in a modeling magazine outlining the conversion process of the 1/72 scale Monogram Grumman Albatross kit from the HU-16B to the HU-16A (SA-16A). For the life of me I cannot find the information. After some digging, several possible magazines that may have the article are: Scale Modeler January 1973 Scale Modeler April 1988 Scale Modeler April 1992 Scale Aircraft Modeling June 1979 If any of you have any these old magazines, could you please check and let me know if any of them have what I'm looking for. Thanks, Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kohona Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Modelmix (sp?) carries a resin line of various conversion sets for the Albatros - sorry I can not remember the line name (RVHP I think), might be worth checking out. Hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 It seems to me - and I stand to be corrected - that the differences between the A and B models were in the span of the wing and height of the tail. I also think the B model had a pronounced camber in the wing not present on the A. Monogram missed the B's camber and that ought to make the conversion simpler. With that in mind, I think the major tool needed to go from B to A is a saw ! Replica in Scale had a pretty extensive build article for the B way back about 1972, plenty of side elevations and a lot of commentary. I can dig it out and scan it if you like, take a few days to find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi Harold, the June 79 issue of SAM only has the Aircraft in Detail article on the HU16 Albatross, nothing on the conversion. Sorry. Robin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zipplex Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi Bob Any chance you could email me the scans of the Replica in Scale article if you can find it. I've been looking for that particular article for years. Cheers Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi BobAny chance you could email me the scans of the Replica in Scale article if you can find it. I've been looking for that particular article for years. Cheers Simon You bet. Now to find it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I built this SA-16B a few years ago. http://www.modelingmadness.com/reviews/korean/manshu16.htm All the differences that I quoted in the article are derived from the Squadron Signal book. There's a large section of wing, with a different taper - that was added to make the B. That would need removing to build an A version. There are also reductions in the fin and stabiliser to make the A version accurate. HTH, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I believe Fine Scale Modeler printed an article on how to covert it in the late 90s or early 2000s. I'll dig through what I have and see if I can't help you out. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 OK, I figured out which FSM issue it was: November 2004. However, I can't find that magazine in my stash. I hope this helps. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaroldK Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hi, Thanks to all of you who responded to my questions. I will have to try and locate the Finescale Modeler November 2004 issue. I have the IN Action, Ginter and Mutza authored books as a starting point. As well as the Canadian IPMS written submission. I have also checked into the RHVP sets which are both difficult to locate or horrifically expensive. Although if any one has a set they want to get rid of please let em know. Again, thanks, Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hey Harold, I found that issue! Do you still need scans of the article? If so, PM w/your email address and I'll get those off to you this week. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaroldK Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hi John, Yes, please send me the scan of the article. And thank you very much for digging it up. Harold Hey Harold,I found that issue! Do you still need scans of the article? If so, PM w/your email address and I'll get those off to you this week. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaroldK Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hi John, Yes, please send me the scan of the article. And thank you very much for digging it up. My email is harkie111@telus.net Harold Hey Harold,I found that issue! Do you still need scans of the article? If so, PM w/your email address and I'll get those off to you this week. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 What version of the Albatross is this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaroldK Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 The version you have in the photo is of an HU-16B used for SAR duties, one of two delivered to Thailand in 1968 until retired in 1981. What version of the Albatross is this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmat Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 A good quick way to identify the short wing birds is to look for the two blade antennas sticking downward from the outer wings. Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaroldK Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi Harold, the June 79 issue of SAM only has the Aircraft in Detail article on the HU16 Albatross, nothing on the conversion. Sorry.Robin. Hi Robin, By chance, would you be able to scan the article and send it to me? I also want to build a SA-16B (HU-16E) Albatross as well. Thanks, Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi Harold, unfortunately, my scanner is not too good, and as the article is 20 pages long I will have to get it photocopied. As I am away at a RAF reunion this weekend at RAF Cosford, it will be early next week when I can do it. If this is OK, PM me your address and I will put the article in the mail. Robin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 What version of the Albatross is this? That is one of my "future" builds. I have the beautiful SiamScale decals for it. Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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