TSR.2 Ideas and Inspiration

[Volkodav]

https://hushkit.net/2021/03/03/could-the-cancelled-tsr-2-super-bomber-have-won-us-the-lost-eurovision-song-contest/

 

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CFBVs

[elmayerle]

Something I don't think has been mentioned here.  A Pace Tack pod semi-submerged in the weapons bay and LGB'smunder wing, either on racks or on a version of Matra's combined fuel tnake/weapons rack.  It cries out to be modelled alongside a F-111 doing "tank plinking" in Desert Strom.

[raafif]

Piggy-back

[GTX_Admin]

Something I don't think has been mentioned here.  A Pace Tack pod semi-submerged in the weapons bay and LGB'smunder wing, either on racks or on a version of Matra's combined fuel tnake/weapons rack. 

I have thought of that.

[The Big Gimper]

Some recent 1/72 upgrades from Colin S @ Freightdog Models

Freightdog 1/72 BAC TSR.2 Interceptor conversion:

This set allows you to convert the Airfix 1/72 scale TSR.2 (not included) into the proposed Interceptor version.
Parts included are a new sideways looking radar, IFR probe, two pylons, launch shoes and Radar Red Top missiles.
Resin parts cast by CMR.



Source: https://www.freightdogmodels.co.uk/product/freightdog-1-72-bac-tsr-2-interceptor-conversion/

[The Big Gimper]

Freightdog 1/72 BAC TSR.2 trainer conversion

This set allows you to convert the Airfix 1/72 scale TSR.2 (not included) into the proposed duel control trainer version. Included are a new cockpit tub, rear instrument panel, foot pedals, control column and two clear PETG vacform main canopy. Resin parts cast by CMR, canopy produced by Rob Taurus.



Source: https://www.freightdogmodels.co.uk/product/freightdog-1-72-bac-tsr-2-trainer-conversion/

[raafif]

A US-designed competitor to TSR-2 ??

[elmayerle]

FOr something different, a TSR.2 with the Fieri intakes of the original Vickers proposals.

[robunos]

Okay , so here's one which has been occupying the back of mind for a long time . . .
What if , after their work together on the B-57 , English Electric and Martin keep up their contact ?
While EE make only moderate improvements to the Canberra , before moving on to the Lighning , Martin continue development , via the 'Super Canberra' , Model 316 , and eventually the XB-68 , which is cancelled by the USAF . Now , when the TSR-2 programme gets underway , Martin offers EE the 'XB-68' design , and a development / production licence . This allows EE to get a head start on the other companies , so that a 'B-68' derivative , modified to British requirements , powered by British engines , and built in collaboration with Vickers , enteres service as the BAC Eagle B Mk.1 . . .
cheers ,
Robin .

[elmayerle]

Okay , so here's one which has been occupying the back of mind for a long time . . .
What if , after their work together on the B-57 , English Electric and Martin keep up their contact ?
While EE make only moderate improvements to the Canberra , before moving on to the Lighning , Martin continue development , via the 'Super Canberra' , Model 316 , and eventually the XB-68 , which is cancelled by the USAF . Now , when the TSR-2 programme gets underway , Martin offers EE the 'XB-68' design , and a development / production licence . This allows EE to get a head start on the other companies , so that a 'B-68' derivative , modified to British requirements , powered by British engines , and built in collaboration with Vickers , enteres service as the BAC Eagle B Mk.1 . . .

And then the USAF decides it needs it after and another joint production effort with Martin ensues.