Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Ideas & Inspiration => Aero-space => Topic started by: Daryl J. on October 16, 2017, 03:36:57 AM
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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
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Why yes, it does.
(http://www.warbirdsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/141120_Blenheim_First_Flight-1-2.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/11/67/6f/11676f25ef10db62ed37ccbaaa9b559d--bristol-blenheim-aeroplanes.jpg)
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Both of its stablemates, the Beaufighter and Beaufort carried torpedoes so why not the Blenheim as well?
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Where it began: Britain First:
(http://www.engineerswalk.co.uk/pics/14Britain_FirstT142.jpg)
(http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/MM/MM-149/0090-01-1-1.jpg)
(https://kenfentonswar.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/the-bristol-type-142-britain-first.jpg)
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These would be a nice builds. Airliners built around the Bristol family of both the Blenheim and Beau models.
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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
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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!
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Technically a Bristol Fairchild Bolingbroke, this still provides some inspiration:
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuWSSOqtdAexTEtX5qJE2P3_iCu8DdM4bVrk_6m3qYxkhSyZIT)(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/77/c9/3e/77c93eb15ab6333925023d4b06a88c49--bristol-blenheim-scotland.jpg)
Again, it would be cool to see a Mk.I version with similar floats...
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RR Merlin powered variant?
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Technically a Bristol Fairchild Bolingbroke, this still provides some inspiration:
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuWSSOqtdAexTEtX5qJE2P3_iCu8DdM4bVrk_6m3qYxkhSyZIT)(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/77/c9/3e/77c93eb15ab6333925023d4b06a88c49--bristol-blenheim-scotland.jpg)
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)
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A couple more pics of the floatplane
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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 ------ ;)
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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).
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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).
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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.
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RN TSR Blenheim Floatplane for operation off battleships and cruisers instead of Swordfish and Walrus.
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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.
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Right... ::)
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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. ;D
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Just a photo:
(https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/blenheim-jpg.271467/)
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Finnish night fighter with German radar?
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Finnish night fighter with German radar?
Subtle whiff - I like it. :smiley:
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Interesting view of Ilmavoimat bird:
(https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/bristol-blenheim-mki-faf-lelv44-bl111-loaded-with-750kg-bombs-6x100kg-and-2x50kg-01-jpg.272657/)
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I have always liked the Blenheim Mk.IF version:
(https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/0103b-jpg.704741/)
(https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/0103a-jpg.704740/)
CFBVs
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I have always liked the Blenheim Mk.IF version:
(https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/0103b-jpg.704741/)
CFBVs
Me too. Very Heinkel glass-nose design but more practical.
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The Beaufort was initially designated the "Super-Blenheim".
https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=1453.msg183674#msg183674 (https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=1453.msg183674#msg183674)
(https://www.baesystems.com/en-media/webImage/20210402105031/1434590406311.jpg)