Photos of Airfix BMP "Whaleback" model
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 11:42pm
Topic: Photos of Airfix BMP "Whaleback" model
Posted By: RBcdn
Subject: Photos of Airfix BMP "Whaleback" model
Date Posted: 03 January 2008 at 9:31pm
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I completed this model with the help of many emails to Clive Frampton earlier in the spring of 2007. I enjoyed researching and building this early version of the RAF Whaleback. RB ------------- RB |
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Posted By: clive
Date Posted: 03 January 2008 at 10:30pm
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Hello, Not me I don't think, how about Chris (hsl mouldings) or Christian? Ah, I see you have added a surname. ------------- masbie something in the water. www.freewebs.com/masb32/ |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 08 January 2008 at 10:01pm
| Looks super, thanks for sharing the photos. I see you opened up the mouldings for the gun depression rails, it makes such a big difference. I think the Airfix CF kits are really very good, especially the Whaleback. |
Posted By: RBcdn
Date Posted: 06 November 2009 at 4:42pm
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Friday, November 6, 2009
It has been nearly 3 years since this model was finished. Clive Hampton was a big help in the accuracy of the model I only wish others when they post this type of vessel had the research complete too. Clive said the rear deck was not strong enough to support the anti-aircraft guns that come with this kit, yet many people install them anyway. It always pays off to research your work.
Best regards,
Ron Bauer
Aurora High School
Technology Teacher
Aurora, Ontario
Canada ------------- RB |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 09 November 2009 at 9:37am
 Indeed it does.
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Posted By: gsnmeyer
Date Posted: 09 November 2009 at 4:59pm
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I have spent the last couple of days trying to work out RBcdn means .I think he is referring to the early version of 127 that he has modeled. If I remember correctly the aft decks were strengthened in 42 to take the 20mm. Interesting picture Christian is that a canvas dodger on the limiting frame at the 20mm like on the fairmile c boats ? never seen that before |
Posted By: RBcdn
Date Posted: 09 November 2009 at 5:20pm
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RBcdn here...Where did you find this photo Christian? It obviously shows th 20mm on the aft deck but according to Meyer the rear deck was strengthened in 1942. Well, my research reference was through photographs and discussions with Clive Hampton via emails. What year was this photo from? It appears in the photo to have flak jackets which to my knowledge did not appear on the earlier versions of this vessel. By the way RB is Ron Bauer. ------------- RB |
Posted By: gsnmeyer
Date Posted: 09 November 2009 at 5:59pm
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Hi Ron You have I think modelled her early war (pre 42) judging from the hi viz deck and cabin Christians picture is of 127 presumably after 42 when some type twos had their armament increased by twin Lewis machine guns positioned on free standing mountings each side of the wheelhouse. Some of the 63ft HSL's carried a 20mm Oerlikon cannon on a specially strengthened rear deck. Anti-shrapnel padding covered the top sides of the wheelhouse, chart room and sick bay, as well as the radio room. Armour plating was installed behind the coxswain's position and behind the engineer's seat in the engine room. |