scott cuppello Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Due out later this year....sorry wife......I'm going to have to have one! linkEdited By David Ashby - RCME Administrator on 16/06/2011 19:20:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Mmmm that is tempting although it does look quite glossy, wonder how much it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 It's Seagull, so it's not likely to be big bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 So thats another one to add to the list ! I am still very tempted by the black horse stuka or a even a yt but i do love the fact its a seafire I love undermodelled or unusual subjects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yep - I like the look of that v v v v v much but would have to be electric! TW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Oh sure, can't have a silencer hanging out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 It's here! - see the new homepage featureEdited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 16/06/2011 14:56:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Strange that the market it through the E-Scale brand....yet its for IC Looks very very nice though BEB...you just beat me to it Edited By Tim Mackey - Administrator on 16/06/2011 14:58:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Any idea on price - it does look awfully nice. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 £229.99 RRP, I guess the shops will discount a little too. Edited By David Ashby - RCME Administrator on 16/06/2011 15:06:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Mmmm, not bad for a model that size and, going by the pictures, quality, with retracts too. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Mmmmm, very nice..they seem to have got the nose about right...better than a lot of ARTF Spitfires anyway!! Wonder if they'll offer a camouflage version...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Posted by Steve Hargreaves on 16/06/2011 16:49:17: Mmmmm, very nice..they seem to have got the nose about right...better than a lot of ARTF Spitfires anyway!! Wonder if they'll offer a camouflage version...? Funny you should say that because I was thinking the exact oposite... The nose is not right at all. Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Good morning Hugh ,good choise...have my support .. All the best Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Is anybody prepared to hazard a guess as to which mark this ARF is meant to represent? From the fuselage and tail, I'd say one of the Merlin engined versions, but the chin scoop would suggest otherwise. If it is meant to be a Griffin powered mark, where are the rocker cover bulges? From the Spitfire Association Website. here Seafire IB: navalized Spitfire VB (total 166)Seafire IIC: catapult hooks and strengthened landing gear; Merlin 32 and four-blade propeller (total 372)Seafire III: double-folding wing, 1,585-hp (1182-kW) Merlin 55M (total 1,220)Seafire XV: single-stage 1,850-hp (1380-kW Griffon VI and asymmetric radiators as Spitfire XII; most with sting hook; late production teardrop canopy (total 390)Seafire XVII or 17: as Seafire XV with teardrop canopy; often strengthened landing gear; some (FR.17) with camera in place of rear tank (total 232)Seafire 45: same new airframe as Spitfire 21; non-folding wing; Griffon 61 (five-blade) or 85 (contaprop) (total 50)Seafire 46: as Seafire 45; teardrop canopy; FR.46 with rear-fuselage camera; late production Spiteful tail (total 24)Seafire 47: folding wing (most hydraulic); 2,375-hp (1772-kW) Griffon 87 or 88 with contraprop and carburettor air inlet just below spinner; increased fuel; late production all FR type with camera (total 140) From the descriptions above, I'd say most likely an XV... But again, where are the rocker cover bulges? Not wanting to start a flame war here, but as this is supposed to have been "... designed in the UK in co-operation with the Fleet Air Arm Museum... " I for one would expect that they would make an effort to get the shape right since they apparently have gone to some effort to get the "Sea Grey" right. Cheers, HughEdited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 17/06/2011 09:46:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hugh - please read this BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiran Arnold Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hugh, I would sumise its a MkIII from various descriptions on the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartC Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Would love it in electric. Wonder how much the motor/esc & batteries would cost for the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Not as much as you think.I reckon it could be done for under £150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 SC 91 FS - £139.99 - even cheaper! And IMHO sounds better BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Good performance could be had with a set up something like this. MOTOR on a 14 x 8 prop and 6 cells £24 LiPo £44 ESC £33 This totals £101. Therefore, a better system should be quite doable for the £150 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 To BEB..... And you havent included a servo, a fuel tank, a radio battery and lots of baby wipes LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Phraw! - Mere details! Baby wipes!? You'll be wearing Marigolds next! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Posted by Keiran Arnold on 17/06/2011 11:51:08: Hugh, I would sumise its a MkIII from various descriptions on the net Which would make it merlin engined... Completely different shaped nose and no chin scoop... Also, the Mark three has assymetric underwing radiator scoops. The photos I have seen of the underside of this have symetrical underwing radiators. Not a Mark III then. Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiran Arnold Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi Hugh looked a bit deeper: "With short Griffon nose, four-blade propeller, cut-down rear fuselage, streamlined bubble canopy and normal-size fin, the Mk. XVII looked unlike any other Spitfire/Seafire mark and was also arguably the best looking of all the Seafires. 233 of this variant were produced. This particular Seafire was built in April 1946 at Westland Aircraft in Yeovil. The restoration project of SX336 had a long gestation period. The derelict fuselage was discovered in the scrap yard in Warrington, Lancashire in 1973. As a potential but rather difficult restoration object it changed owners many times. Only when acquired by Tim J. Manna, in November 2001 did the long-term restoration gain momentum. The aircraft made its first post-restoration flight on 3 May 2006 in North Weald, almost exactly 60 years after its maiden flight." So you are right in that it is missing the bulges for the Griffon engine, an optional modification for potential buyers perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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