Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26K in 1/48 Scale - Finished Images Pg.4

[Old Wombat]

Oh, I buy 3D printed accessories, I just don't design & print my own modifications. 

This is for several reasons;
1: I'm a perfectionist, in some ways, & would not be satisfied with anything other than a near-top-end resin printer;
2: Although I understand learning new things is good for the brain as one ages, I don't have the mental space to learn 3D design;
3: With the way things have gone in the world lately, I don't have the spare cash; &
4: The missus would kill me.

[Claymore]

Oh, I buy 3D printed accessories, I just don't design & print my own modifications. 

This is for several reasons;
1: I'm a perfectionist, in some ways, & would not be satisfied with anything other than a near-top-end resin printer;
2: Although I understand learning new things is good for the brain as one ages, I don't have the mental space to learn 3D design;
3: With the way things have gone in the world lately, I don't have the spare cash; &
4: The missus would kill me.

  Oh, I hear you there mate, especially point #4.

[Old Wombat]

Guy-in-Back/Weapon Officer's name is done!     

22 teeny-tiny characters! 


Actually, the most difficult part is cutting them out - white decals on very pale blue backing paper. 

[Old Wombat]

Photo's! 



















The Zealandia roundel:



As usual, Click image(s) for larger view.

[Old Wombat]

This build mainly honours the New Zealander members (that I know of) over on What If Modellers & Brian Ross (rickshaw) ... & 816 Sqn.

But mostly Phill, as we talked(wrote) about this build quite a lot over a couple of years. Unfortunately he never got to see it built, I hope it lives up to his expectations!


Pilot:                   Rick (Really) Lowe = Rick Lowe
Weapons Officer:  Phill (Wardukw) Harrison = Wardukw^†
Z.A.C.:                KiwiZac
BR(-26K):           rickshaw (Brian Ross)^†
Kiwi Herder:        Ian the Kiwi Herder

816:                   the RAN FAAs former front-line Grumman S-2E/G Tracker squadron, VS-816 (I worked on Trackers in VS-851 after 816 was decommissioned)

[Buzzbomb]

Just too cool.

Kiwi and Silver Fern on Roundel is a nice touch and great homage work as well with the crew 

[Old Wombat]

Thanks, mate! 

[Claymore]

Great work mate and the personalised decals are truly touching! 

[Old Wombat]

Thank you, good Sir! 


I should point out that only two of the gentlemen are deceased, Brian (Australian) & Phill (New Zealander).

[Kerick]

Very well done. As Claymore said, very touching.

[Old Wombat]

Thanks, mate! 

[Old Wombat]

All of the weapons are on, now, & I'm just about at the point of final photography.

First, though, I have to fix the landing gear bay door that I bumped while fitting the ASM-3As - not a big deal but it does involve dabbing on a bit of CA.

[apophenia]

... & I'm just about at the point of final photography...

Oh, you tease! 

[Old Wombat]

Royal Zealandia Air Force
Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26K

Type:    Multirole aircraft, strike aircraft (although the K model is optimised for
              anti-shipping and reconnaissance roles)
General characteristics:
    Crew: 2
    Length: 15.54 m (51 ft)
    Wingspan: 15.36 m (50 ft 5 in)
    Height: 3.94 m (12 ft 11 in)
    Fuel capacity: approx. 12,000 kg (26,500 lb) internal
    Powerplant: 2 × Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk 103 afterburning 3-spool turbofan,
                              43.8 kN (9,800 lbf) thrust each dry, 76.8 kN (17,300 lbf) with afterburner

Performance:
    Maximum speed: 2,000 km/h (1,245 mph, 1,080 kn) at 9,000 m (30,000 ft)
                                        1,300km/h (808 mph; 702 kn) IAS near sea level
    Maximum speed: Mach 1.7
    Combat range: 4,722 km (2,935 mi, 2,550 nmi)
    Combat radius (Hi-Lo-Hi): 2,360 km (1467 mi, 1,275 nmi)
    Combat radius (Lo-Lo-Lo): 1,390 km (863 mi, 750 nmi)
    Combat radius (Hi-Hi-Hi + 1 hour loiter): 1,945 km (1210 mi, 1050 nmi)
    Ferry range: 7,780 km (4,840 mi, 4,200 nmi) - with 2 x 1,500 L drop tanks
    Service ceiling: 15,240 m (50,000 ft)
  Time to altitude: 30,000 ft in less than 2.5 minutes from brake release

Armament:
  Guns: 2 × 27 mm (1.06 in) Mauser BK-27 revolver cannon internally mounted under
                  both sides of fuselage with 200 rounds each
    Hardpoints: 2 × under-fuselage and 6 × under-wing pylon stations with a capacity of
                              13,500 kg (29760 lb), with provisions to carry combinations of:
        Missiles:
            2 × AIM-9 Sidewinder (AIM-9B / AIM-9G / AIM-9L or AIM-132 ASRAAM air-to-air
                  missiles for self-defence
            2 × Storm Shadow cruise missile
            12 × ALARM anti-radiation missile
            6 x Sea Eagle anti-shipping missiles
            6 x ASM3A anti-shipping missiles
        Bombs:
            12 × 500 lb (230 kg) Paveway IV
            8 × 1,000 lb (450 kg) (UK Mk 20) Paveway II/Enhanced Paveway II
            4 × 2,000 lb (910 kg) Paveway III (GBU-24)/Enhanced Paveway III (EGBU-24)
        Fuel:
            Up to 4 × drop tanks for ferry flight/extended range/flight time
          4 x 1,000 L (220 imp. gal)
          4 x 1,500 L (330 imp. gal)
          2 x 2,250 L (495 imp. gal)

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OK, she's done! 

Hope you like her, 'coz I'm pretty happy with how she came out!   

[Claymore]

 Mate - simply stunning! 

What a great concept and your interpretation, build and finish are absolutely first class.  Great background detail and beautifully presented with a tremendous set of pics - wow, simply wow! The nose on shot in particular is uber realistic.   

[Old Wombat]

Thank you, mate! Greatly appreciated! 

[Frank3k]

Just amazing work, Guy! Fantastic idea and superb execution. It really looks fast and mean!

[Old Wombat]

Thank you, Frank! 

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Another fine WHIF from the Old Wombat Works!