Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Big Gimper on May 16, 2018, 01:34:43 AM

Title: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 16, 2018, 01:34:43 AM
Today marks the anniversary of the first flight of Britain's first jet aircraft, the Gloster-Whittle E.28/39. See the aircraft (without engine) on display in our Flight gallery.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdOjGl2W0AA4m92.jpg)

So today is a good day to take the wraps off my Gloster Peregrine PR.I. 

It is Eastern Express/Frog mold. All flying surfaces are from an Airfix P-80C. Recce pod is a modified drop tank.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/42085815972_021e024b8e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/277YNQL)
Peregrine-01 (https://flic.kr/p/277YNQL) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/907/27261465397_8558c481ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hx18Tt)
Peregrine-02 (https://flic.kr/p/Hx18Tt) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/977/42085815482_2a8264d614_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/277YNGj)
Peregrine-03 (https://flic.kr/p/277YNGj) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Acree on May 16, 2018, 01:45:12 AM
 :smiley: :D
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 16, 2018, 02:10:41 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 16, 2018, 05:04:41 AM
That's truly inspired, Mr Gimper and I especially like that wicked cool recee pod you made!

Will watch with interest!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Old Wombat on May 16, 2018, 09:39:07 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: kitnut617 on May 16, 2018, 05:37:43 PM
Very interesting Carl  -----   :icon_meditation:
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Dr. YoKai on May 17, 2018, 01:27:41 AM
 Way cool. PRU blue for the finish?
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: elmayerle on May 17, 2018, 01:43:08 AM
Beautiful work and concept.  Looking forward to seeing the final product.
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on May 17, 2018, 02:10:47 AM
A very convincing combination of parts that do go together very well. 
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Robomog on May 17, 2018, 04:59:07 AM
Thats a great combination of components, looking really cool. A PRU blue finish would look great.

Nice one!

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 17, 2018, 06:30:12 AM
Quote from: Robomog on May 17, 2018, 04:59:07 AM
Thats a great combination of components, looking really cool. A PRU blue finish would look great.

Nice one!

Mog
>^-.-^<

It will be a Rhapsody in Blue.  ;)
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Frank3k on May 17, 2018, 10:11:25 AM
Wow - what a great idea! The P-80C flying surfaces are a perfect match! The required surgery looks far less extensive than I would have expected.
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Robomog on May 17, 2018, 04:03:02 PM
Quote from: The Big Gimper on May 17, 2018, 06:30:12 AM
Quote from: Robomog on May 17, 2018, 04:59:07 AM
Thats a great combination of components, looking really cool. A PRU blue finish would look great.

Nice one!

Mog
>^-.-^<

It will be a Rhapsody in Blue.  ;)

Perfect !  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 23, 2018, 12:52:28 AM
Frank3k beat me to the finish line. Must the extra drag from the drop tanks.

This flying bathtub is done. I used the postwar PRU paint scheme as I already have too many all PRU blue builds.

The canopy supports are thicker as the Peregrine was pressurized (and I could not get my hand steady enough to get a thin line).

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1808/42852693824_fd965845cb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28hKfUG)
Peregrine-PR1-04 (https://flic.kr/p/28hKfUG) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/836/42852690444_4e1884e432_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28hKeUq)
Peregrine-PR1-02 (https://flic.kr/p/28hKeUq) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/932/42852695004_47fea74f8a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28hKgg3)
Peregrine-PR1-05 (https://flic.kr/p/28hKgg3) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/841/42852692004_5db6dfca3b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28hKfnj)
Peregrine-PR1-03 (https://flic.kr/p/28hKfnj) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/836/42852690444_4e1884e432_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28hKeUq)
Peregrine-PR1-02 (https://flic.kr/p/28hKeUq) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Frank3k on July 23, 2018, 01:13:57 AM
Fantastic! I still like your combination of flying surfaces and overall color and markings better than mine.
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 23, 2018, 03:27:56 AM
A most excellent creation Carl.  Wing tip tanks are a bonus feature!
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: kill me now, put me out of pain on July 23, 2018, 04:49:19 AM
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Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Camthalion on July 23, 2018, 06:15:11 AM
very nice
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: andonio64 on July 23, 2018, 05:00:52 PM
Beautiful idea, beautiful result!
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 25, 2018, 06:44:24 AM
That's one very crisp, clean magnificent model, Mr Gimper!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: pigflyer on July 25, 2018, 05:26:54 PM
What a nice vehicle for one's peregrinations.  First class Sir.
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: kitnut617 on July 25, 2018, 05:48:49 PM
That looks really good Carl (as does Frank's one).
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 28, 2018, 07:13:22 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: finsrin on August 03, 2018, 04:18:39 PM
Shades of Allies 46.  Tip tanks color adds to effect.
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Robomog on August 11, 2018, 10:54:28 PM
Thats a really Good looker, as I said before nice combination of parts now beautifully finished.

Like it !

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: kitnut617 on August 11, 2018, 11:21:33 PM
From what I've read, the E28/39 was spec'd to be able to have four .303's. That could be changed to .5's or a pair of 20mm's, maybe in pods under the wings.
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: The Rat on February 19, 2020, 03:26:01 AM
Beauty build!

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on July 23, 2018, 03:27:56 AM
A most excellent creation Carl.  Wing tip tanks are a bonus feature!

Not only that, but on the P-80 it was found that when fitted with those style tanks the airflow off the wingtips was improved and there was an significant increase in speed.
Title: Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
Post by: Robomog on February 20, 2020, 06:59:42 AM
As I said above......... Perfect ! :smiley: :smiley:

Mog
>^-.-^<