Zero Enna Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I already found plenty of pics and profiles, I want to scratchbuild a Martinsyde G.100 or 102 (not sure about the differences though). I couldn't find any pic of the cockpit interior, showing internal ribbing, seat, control column, etc. If anyone have something, please let me know. The other thing I need is about the ordnance. I found a pic of a G.100 model kit, and it carries a single bomb not so appealing. I saw a pic or drawing (I can't remember exactly and I couldn't find it anymore) of a G.100 with many little bombs in a belly rack, all I remember is it said something like a "reinforced landing gear", I'd need info about this kind of landing gear too. Thanks a lot in advance. Best regards. José. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I will look through my things, Sir. I did a scratch-build of a G.100 myself a couple of years ago (in 1/72), and have a cuple of interior photographs tucked away somewhere. This is Lt. MacKay's machine, at Baku in September 1918, with Dunsterforce. The only difference between the G.100 and the G.102 is the motor, the former having a 120hp Beardmore and the latter a 160hp Beardmore. The real tricky part is doing the cowling: the front is open, so you can see the engine, and there are some large openings through which you can see day-light, including around the junctions of the cabane struts and longerons. The radiator is tucked away behind the motor. You should certrainly try and lay hands on the Windsock Datafile number for the type. The 'single bomb' is probably the R.A.F. 360lb weapon, wich was on occasion carried. There were racks under the wings as standard fit; if recollecton serves the landing gear racks were a Middle Eastern improvisation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Here you go, Sir: This is from WWI Aero Magazine, but I do not recall which issue. A period drawing, here http://www.finemodelworks.com/arizona-models/reference/Thumbs/Aircraft/Great_Britain/Martinsyde/Martinsyde.html gives some further structural detail (second from the top, profile). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zero Enna Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 That scratchbuilt G.100 was the one which inspired me to make my own, the only 1/72 kit available is a little difficult to find. Thanks for the pic and the link... I thought it would have a "British" control column (with a loop at the top), but it seems it is not the case. Too bad the last picture is a F.4 Buzzard's instrument panel. Best regards. José. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLYHY Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 http://wwi.priswell.com/british/martinsyde/index.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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