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Title: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on December 25, 2014, 07:31:44 PM
While I am waiting for the kids to get up, I thought I would start a new topic.

Mach 2 released a 1/72 Learjet at Telford. The sprue shot shows you can build several variants. And restock your spares department.

There is thread on it over at Britmodeler (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234971266-172-c-21-learjet-35-by-mach-2-released/).

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2014/11/22/1411220217345669812727077.jpg)

Oh, and Merry Christmas everyone.  O0
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: elmayerle on December 25, 2014, 10:54:08 PM
Looks to be your basic Model 35/36 with options for several special-use variants.  I'll definitely be buying some and I hope they proceed to do a set of kits for the 20-series Learjets and the Lear 54/55/56 at least.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Volkodav on December 25, 2014, 11:31:14 PM
It looks cool, I wonder if they will do other bizjets in the future, Gulfstreams, Citations, Challengers
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on December 26, 2014, 12:16:48 AM
A Challenger would be nice.  They (don't remember the brand) come on EBay once and a while but they become too expensive for my wallet. 
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Silver Fox on December 26, 2014, 12:53:30 AM
I like the Lear, but I really need a Falcon 20F :)

Challenger would be nice too. :)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: kitnut617 on December 26, 2014, 02:09:07 AM
A Challenger would be nice.  They (don't remember the brand) come on EBay once and a while but they become too expensive for my wallet.

Kurt Lehmann does a very nice Challenger in resin as does Leading Edge Decals (if you can find one). I have two 1/72 Execuform kits in my stash, I'm planning on using some details from an RJ200 kit I have, although they might not be totally correct but they'll do for me.

I had thought of reverse engineering the RJ200 but there's quite a bit to do to get a Challenger out of it.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: kitnut617 on December 26, 2014, 02:11:48 AM
but I really need a Falcon 20F :)

Got one of those Mach2 Falcons too, plus some JBot decals for a CAF operated one
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Silver Fox on December 26, 2014, 03:36:02 AM
No idea where to get Mach 2 kits here in Canada. The one LHS that used to stock them is closed. :(

Mississauga, Ontario that is. I know CanMilAir has the decal set I need.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 27, 2015, 10:27:20 PM
Folks! I see Hannants has in the Future Releases section has four 1/72 Armstrong-Whitworth Argosy kits from Mach 2.

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP065.jpg)

There is thread about it or rather the agony of building Mach 2 kits over at Britmodeller (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234990603-172-aw-argosy-mach-2/).

It would appear that SMW is the launch venue. Are there any volunteers ready to take one for the team and check it out?

It would look nice with a RCAF lightning bolt.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: KiwiZac on October 28, 2015, 06:07:03 AM
I have an Airfix Bristol Freighter on the go (including resin to make it a "normal" Mk31) and that's big enough for me - I'd hate to see the size of an Argosy in 72!!!
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 04, 2016, 06:57:25 PM
On the Future Releases page (https://www.hannants.co.uk/futurereleases/) at Hannants this morning, they show the Dassault-Mystere Falcon 20 being re-released in 12 different markings.

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP078.jpg)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: kitnut617 on April 04, 2016, 07:02:40 PM
That's odd Carl, I got one from years ago.  Just need to build it.  I've got Jbot decals for a CAF one too.  IIRC, you can build a USCG version too, it has a large window to replace one of the smaller ones.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Volkodav on April 04, 2016, 07:21:26 PM
How ideal would the Argosy be for the current group build?
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 04, 2016, 07:48:48 PM
That's odd Carl, I got one from years ago.  Just need to build it.  I've got Jbot decals for a CAF one too.  IIRC, you can build a USCG version too, it has a large window to replace one of the smaller ones.

I would like to purchase/build one as 414 SQN did visit Comox to play with the Voodoos. But I would update it to near current specs and colours (new ECM fit and all gray FIPS).

I suspect the kits decals may not be up to snuff.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 15, 2016, 01:43:53 AM
A 1/72 Avro York has been announced at Telford

(https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14962786_616277571914346_7600672147761206381_n.jpg?oh=e5df8b76540343ef1dbfd97738fb3c7b&oe=58CC0022)

(https://s4.postimg.org/opapbwotp/York_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 27, 2016, 09:55:21 AM
The York is on the Hannants Future Release page.

There are 4 kits, each with one of these four possible markings:

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP079.jpg)

Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: kitnut617 on November 27, 2016, 10:02:43 AM
I've got two conversion sets by CMK (I think), one will be for the only York C.2 with Hercules engines
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Volkodav on November 27, 2016, 11:14:59 AM
If I recall correctly York and Tudor were meant to be produced in Australia along side the Lincolns by GAF.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 28, 2017, 07:36:38 PM
It would appear that Mach 2 has made a stealth announcement for a 1/72 Bristol Britannia at Telford. (I'm sorry Greg. I'm not helping here am I?)

The announcement was done via the France based Master 194 Forum here: http://master194.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100505#p1251033 (http://master194.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100505#p1251033)

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/10/27//1710270223145669815341699.jpg)

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/10/27//1710270223155669815341700.jpg)

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/10/27//1710270223175669815341701.jpg)

Folks at Britmodeller noted the nose does not look right. It is mostly the paint scheme.

For those (like me) who are looking at the CL-44/ RCAF CC-106 Yukon please note the changes made by Canadair:

The RCAF had specified the CL-44 to be equipped with Bristol Orion engines. When the British Ministry of Supply canceled the Orion program, the RCAF revised the specifications to substitute the Rolls-Royce Tyne 11. The CL-44 fuselage was lengthened making it 12 ft 4 in (3.75 m) longer than the Britannia 300 with two large cargo doors added on the port side on some aircraft, while the cabin was pressurized to maintain a cabin altitude of 2,400 m at 9,000 m (30,000 ft). The design used modified CL-28 wings and controls.

I have a picture somewhere of a RAF A&AEE Britannia at YOW taken in 1984.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: kitnut617 on October 28, 2017, 09:04:26 PM
Yeah! at last ---- now I can carry on using my Airways Vac Form kit of the Britannia to make a CL-44. Got most of the parts gathered to do it too ---- including some of these below
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 27, 2018, 11:06:03 PM
Coming soon: a quintuplet of 1/72 Lockheed Jetstars:

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP090.jpg?t=1524767244)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP091.jpg?t=1524767675)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP092.jpg?t=1524768123)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP093.jpg?t=1524767429)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP094.jpg?t=1524768139)

Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: elmayerle on April 28, 2018, 02:02:47 AM
Err, I think that last one was posted in the wrong thread, should be in the one on Valom.

The Jetstars are interesting, good to see the markings for "Air Force One-Half" (as LBJ nicknamed it).
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 28, 2018, 02:13:26 AM
Err, I think that last one was posted in the wrong thread, should be in the one on Valom.

The Jetstars are interesting, good to see the markings for "Air Force One-Half" (as LBJ nicknamed it).

Fixed the wrong post.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 28, 2018, 04:24:13 AM
Err, I think that last one was posted in the wrong thread, should be in the one on Valom.

The Jetstars are interesting, good to see the markings for "Air Force One-Half" (as LBJ nicknamed it).

Fixed the wrong post.

Oops. Thanks for re-post. Or we can create a new brand called Malom-2 or Vach-2.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 28, 2018, 04:30:42 AM
Transport Canada flew the Jetstar as a VIP Transport. Retired in 1985.

(http://www.vintagewings.ca/Portals/0/Vintage_Stories/NewStories-A/A%20Thundering%20Hart/Hart10.jpg)

Photo: Howard Chaloner

Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 28, 2018, 04:50:03 AM
Or we can create a new brand called Malom-2 or Vach-2.

Don't make me discipline you again...
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 11, 2019, 08:51:09 AM
VC-10s are inbound

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP106.jpg?t=1572352135)

Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MACHGP106 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MACHGP106)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP107.jpg?t=1572352171)

Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MACHGP107 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MACHGP107)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP108.jpg?t=1572352206)

Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MACHGP108 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MACHGP108)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 11, 2019, 08:59:58 AM
Traffic on Britmodeller indicated it was sold at Telford.

Here are some observations from one new owner.

I purchased the low-viz VC10 XV107 from Didier at Telford, and have been comparing against references, including images of XV107.

While there is more work to be done to check everything, I am very pleased with the overall outline of wing, fuselage, fin and tail, and the washout of the wings.  I am encouraged that such subtle features as the non standard spacing of the rear window on the port side has been faithfully captured.

Observations to date:
On the whole - looks pretty good.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 12, 2019, 02:26:29 AM
So who will do a Poffler conversion:

(http://www.bisbos.com/images_aircraft/vc10/vc10_poffler_600.jpg)(http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public8/vc10-skybolt.jpg)

Or perhaps a Nimrod:

(http://www.bisbos.com/images_aircraft/vc10/vc10_nimrod_600.jpg)(https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7139-449f1e88d985f89a18dc83dac3836718.jpg)

Or an AEW&C:

(http://www.bisbos.com/images_aircraft/vc10/vc10_aew_g_600.jpg)(http://www.bisbos.com/images_aircraft/vc10/vc10_aew_f_600.jpg)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Volkodav on November 14, 2019, 10:35:41 PM
I would love to do a Qantas version, then an ex Qantas RAAF version  ;)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 10, 2020, 04:48:46 AM
Stolen from BritModeller. Coming soon 1/72 DC-8. Note no super 60 series. Possible aftermarket parts.

Douglas DC-8 Series 50 Armée de l'Air CoTAM & "Sarigue"
Wikipédia: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC-8_Sarigue

(https://i.ibb.co/82LjY0v/174344-0.jpg)

Douglas EC-24A (Ex DC-8 Series 50)

(https://i.ibb.co/1GK81h7/174343-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 30 - Pan Am

(https://i.ibb.co/19ZhPqk/174336-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 30 - SAS

(https://i.ibb.co/vDxTPkL/174338-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 30 - KLM

(https://i.ibb.co/QK6hp9t/174337-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 30 - Swissair

(https://i.ibb.co/d2h2G2j/174339-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 50 - Iberia

(https://i.ibb.co/L1q3mSV/174340-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 50 - AeroMexico

(https://i.ibb.co/kyTv3hT/174342-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 50 - UTA

(https://i.ibb.co/wKrYb9Q/174341-0.jpg)

Douglas DC-8 Series 50 - Iberia

(https://i.ibb.co/L1q3mSV/174340-0.jpg)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 11, 2020, 01:19:58 AM
Hmmm...Anyone interested:

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/DC_8_AWACS.JPG)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/DC_8_AWACS_Design.PNG)
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Rickshaw on November 22, 2020, 03:03:29 PM
I'd rather see Heller doing the DC-8
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: The Big Gimper on December 10, 2022, 12:33:55 AM
Stumbled on this build:  Converting the 1/72 Mach 2 DC-8 Into a Short Body Combi

Builder did an amazing amount of research and work to convert the base kit to the new version.

And I am required to share it as it is in TCA colours. https://airlinercafe.com/modeling-articles/converting-the-1-72-mach-2-dc-8-into-a-short-body-combi-180880/

(https://airlinercafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dc-8-54-photo-27.jpg)
(https://airlinercafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dc-8-54-photo-28.jpg)
(https://airlinercafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dc-8-54-photo-29.jpg)

Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: Gingie on December 10, 2022, 04:08:29 AM
^ I used to live on the flightpath of YYZ around 1980-81. The DC-8's would take off right over the house, you basically all had to stop conversation for about 15 seconds. We figured out pretty quick why the homes came with double glazed windows and central AC! Now I live near YOW and am amazed at how quiet aircraft have become.
Title: Re: Mach 2 Models
Post by: kitnut617 on December 10, 2022, 10:23:28 PM
VC-10s are inbound

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MACHGP106.jpg?t=1572352135)



Did you know only one VC-10K got this camo scheme. And just for a trial too.