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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: smeds on March 19, 2024, 07:20:25 PM

Title: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: smeds on March 19, 2024, 07:20:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/AQyyDRh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/54gRGiB.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: LemonJello on March 19, 2024, 08:12:06 PM
Looks really good in that color scheme!

Is that the Italeri kit?
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 19, 2024, 08:12:54 PM
Excellent looking Osprey.  What would the UK MoD designation be for this aircraft? 
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 20, 2024, 01:46:32 AM
Noice... :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 20, 2024, 01:53:11 AM
Excellent looking Osprey.  What would the UK MoD designation be for this aircraft?

One could see something like an Osprey HM.1 thus following the HM=Helicopter, maritime as in the   Merlin HM.1.  That said, the tilt rotor part might cause angst and they already use the TR designation for Torpedo / Reconnaissance.  Maybe VM for VTOL, Maritime thus giving an Osprey VM.1 designation as they don't appear to use the V designation.
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: apophenia on March 20, 2024, 03:35:41 AM
Excellent looking Osprey.  What would the UK MoD designation be for this aircraft?

One could see something like an Osprey HM.1 thus following the HM=Helicopter, maritime as in the   Merlin HM.1.  That said, the tilt rotor part might cause angst and they already use the TR designation for Torpedo / Reconnaissance.  Maybe VM for VTOL, Maritime thus giving an Osprey VM.1 designation as they don't appear to use the V designation.

Or, if rescue is being emphasized, Osprey HAR.1 (Helicopter, Air Rescue). Or, as Greg suggests, go with a new 'V' prefix ... so, Osprey VAR.1 (VTOL, Air Rescue)?
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: raafif on March 21, 2024, 06:09:28 AM
 :smiley: Hmm, should it have tilt-jets rather than tilt-rotors ?
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 21, 2024, 07:15:43 AM
Excellent looking Osprey.  What would the UK MoD designation be for this aircraft?
One could see something like an Osprey HM.1 thus following the HM=Helicopter, maritime as in the   Merlin HM.1.  That said, the tilt rotor part might cause angst and they already use the TR designation for Torpedo / Reconnaissance.  Maybe VM for VTOL, Maritime thus giving an Osprey VM.1 designation as they don't appear to use the V designation.
Or, if rescue is being emphasized, Osprey HAR.1 (Helicopter, Air Rescue). Or, as Greg suggests, go with a new 'V' prefix ... so, Osprey VAR.1 (VTOL, Air Rescue)?
Using the "V" for VTOL prefix for this new form of flying machine would make more sense instead of staying with the traditional 'H" for helicopter. 
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: finsrin on March 21, 2024, 10:18:13 AM
Using the "V" for VTOL prefix for this new form of flying machine would make more sense instead of staying with the traditional 'H" for helicopter.

Agree  :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: smeds on March 21, 2024, 09:46:37 PM
Looks really good in that color scheme!

Is that the Italeri kit?

Its the Hobbyboss kit mate
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: smeds on March 21, 2024, 09:48:15 PM
Excellent looking Osprey.  What would the UK MoD designation be for this aircraft?

One could see something like an Osprey HM.1 thus following the HM=Helicopter, maritime as in the   Merlin HM.1.  That said, the tilt rotor part might cause angst and they already use the TR designation for Torpedo / Reconnaissance.  Maybe VM for VTOL, Maritime thus giving an Osprey VM.1 designation as they don't appear to use the V designation.

Or, if rescue is being emphasized, Osprey HAR.1 (Helicopter, Air Rescue). Or, as Greg suggests, go with a new 'V' prefix ... so, Osprey VAR.1 (VTOL, Air Rescue)?

I like that, and pinching it lol
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 22, 2024, 02:14:03 AM
V could also stand for Variable which suits a tilt rotor
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 22, 2024, 02:27:58 AM
Would it still carry the -22 designation in UK service?  Or would it be known as the Osprey VAR.1? 
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 22, 2024, 02:33:37 AM
Would it still carry the -22 designation in UK service?  Or would it be known as the Osprey VAR.1?

Probably just Osprey VAR.1 I would assume.
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: smeds on April 16, 2024, 04:43:04 AM
Calling it done

(https://i.imgur.com/y4ow0Fb.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on April 16, 2024, 06:33:05 AM
Call it WELL DONE!!!!  Nice work! 

The single yellow rotor blade certainly makes a difference in appearance. 
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: LemonJello on April 16, 2024, 08:00:35 AM
Seconding Mr. Fontaine's evaluation.  This is a stunner.
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Kerick on April 16, 2024, 08:27:11 AM
Wish I had thought of this!! Excellent!!
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: apophenia on April 16, 2024, 08:34:34 AM
Call it WELL DONE!!!!  Nice work! 

I'll say ... she's a beauty  :smiley:

The single yellow rotor blade certainly makes a difference in appearance.

Again, I'll say. At that asymmetry would look wild in flight!
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Frank3k on April 16, 2024, 11:06:52 AM
Amazing build and beautiful paint job!
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Kerick on April 16, 2024, 11:28:38 AM
Was that yellow blade used on previous aircraft? It would look wild.
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: smeds on April 16, 2024, 03:31:00 PM
Was that yellow blade used on previous aircraft? It would look wild.

SeaKings had one main blade  painted yellow. Apparently to make the more visible from above while hovering at low level.
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Old Wombat on April 17, 2024, 12:24:51 AM
Agree with all of the gentlemen above! :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: The Rat on April 17, 2024, 01:39:18 AM
SWEET!  :D
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 17, 2024, 02:54:14 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Robomog on April 17, 2024, 04:42:54 AM
Agree with all above, looks stunning in RN colours  :smiley: :smiley:

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: 1/48 VAR-22 Osprey 771 Sqn RN
Post by: Gingie on April 20, 2024, 04:45:48 AM
Really nice turn out smeds!