Author Topic: Bristol Blenheim Ideas and Inspiration (Read 7745 times)

Daryl J. · « **on:** October 16, 2017, 03:36:57 AM »

Perhaps the Blenheim needs its own thread.

Airfix 1:48 IF
Armored cockpit.
No rear turret
Extra fuel storage
A midline ventral gun pack
USAF SEA

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2017, 11:22:29 PM »

Why yes, it does.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2017, 01:41:03 AM »

Both of its stablemates, the Beaufighter and Beaufort carried torpedoes so why not the Blenheim as well?

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2017, 01:46:21 AM »

Where it began: Britain First:

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2017, 01:50:12 AM »

These would be a nice builds. Airliners built around the Bristol family of both the Blenheim and Beau models.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2017, 01:52:01 AM »

Random ideas, both based upon Mk.1 version (since i like the look of this more):

Carrier based version with folding wings
High Altitude recon with extended wings

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2017, 01:55:18 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on October 17, 2017, 01:52:01 AM

Random ideas, both based upon Mk.1 version (since i like the look of this more):
High Altitude recon with extended wings

Pick me! Pick me!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2017, 02:02:03 AM »

Technically a Bristol Fairchild Bolingbroke, this still provides some inspiration:

Again, it would be cool to see a Mk.I version with similar floats...

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2017, 02:06:21 AM »

RR Merlin powered variant?

kitnut617 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2017, 07:08:55 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on October 17, 2017, 02:02:03 AM

Technically a Bristol Fairchild Bolingbroke, this still provides some inspiration:

Again, it would be cool to see a Mk.I version with similar floats...

Something I have started on ---- working with a 3-View provided by John Adams (Mr Aeroclub)

kitnut617 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2017, 07:11:15 AM »

A couple more pics of the floatplane

kitnut617 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2017, 07:13:35 AM »

Out of interest (and not to go off-topic), max take-off weight of a Blenheim (Bolingbroke) is nigh on the same as a Hawker Typhoon/Tempest ------

elmayerle · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2017, 07:58:01 AM »

Quote from: kitnut617 on October 17, 2017, 07:13:35 AM

Out of interest (and not to go off-topic), max take-off weight of a Blenheim (Bolingbroke) is nigh on the same as a Hawker Typhoon/Tempest ------

I think, though, that the Typhoon or Tempest would require a more streamlined float mounting (given its ground attack usage, I'd urge for the Typhoon on floats).

Old Wombat · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2017, 09:05:38 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on October 17, 2017, 01:52:01 AM

Random ideas, both based upon Mk.1 version (since i like the look of this more):

Carrier based version with folding wings
High Altitude recon with extended wings

I prefer the Mk.IV but a Mk.I would be better for carrier op's, as the pilot would have better visibility for deck landing.

But how about a carrier-based torpedo bomber version of the Mk.IV with a shortened nose, Bristol Hercules engines (ex-Beaufighter), dorsal blister turret (ex-Beaufighter) possibly with a .50cal replacing the .303, a forward-firing 20mm cannon in the upper-right nose & manually operated rear-folding wings?

Engines could also be Bristol Taurus or Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp (both ex-Beaufort).

kitnut617 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2017, 05:54:06 PM »

Quote from: elmayerle on October 17, 2017, 07:58:01 AM

Quote from: kitnut617 on October 17, 2017, 07:13:35 AM
Out of interest (and not to go off-topic), max take-off weight of a Blenheim (Bolingbroke) is nigh on the same as a Hawker Typhoon/Tempest ------
I think, though, that the Typhoon or Tempest would require a more streamlined float mounting (given its ground attack usage, I'd urge for the Typhoon on floats).

Yes I agree, I was just making a point that the Typhoon/Tempest would need very large floats (two of them too) ------- not like some models shown as having.

Volkodav · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2017, 10:35:01 PM »

RN TSR Blenheim Floatplane for operation off battleships and cruisers instead of Swordfish and Walrus.

Daryl J. · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2017, 11:40:18 PM »

Replace the quad round headlights with LED's in a shape unique to the design, ditch the Senator tail lights and do the same. LS-3 and a Trimec 6-speed stick, Bluetooth, ......whoops! This thread is about the aircraft. Sorry. Moving along as though nothing happened.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2017, 12:56:52 AM »

Right...

jcf · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2017, 12:38:40 AM »

Quote from: Daryl J. on October 28, 2017, 11:40:18 PM

Replace the quad round headlights with LED's in a shape unique to the design, ditch the Senator tail lights and do the same. LS-3 and a Trimec 6-speed stick, Bluetooth, ......whoops! This thread is about the aircraft. Sorry. Moving along as though nothing happened.

Agreed, particulalry about the Senator tail lights.