Bristol Blenheim Mark I - Murph's Models

[murphyaa]

Fixed the camoflauge, then my printer ran out of ink. Notice my solution for strengthening the tail feathers.


Tail feathers attached


Quick break to calculate scale. 17.5 inch wingspan means a scale of 1:38


Parts to the Bristol Mercury


Both engines


Port nacelle attached

[RyanShort1]

That's looking good Aaron!

[murphyaa]

I'm calling it done (I don't add landing gear or props so I can hang them vertically on my wall)


I'll put it up in a couple hours after my website provider finishes their server maintenance. Always a term to cause chills.

I did get the B&W version up before they pulled the plug.

[Butelczynski]

Originally Posted by Isaac

I like the early versions of the Blenheim. The later versions had that crazy looking canopy up front.


Nice


Isaac

Blenheim Mk IV nose does look "funky" on pictures and drawings but when I looked at real one being restored in CWH it does make a lot of sense and it's very functional.It's also VERY small and cramped work space.Guys working there say it's not that bad if you are young and spend some time in Blenheim.

[Rata]

Captured the lines and 'feel' of her nicely Aaron. Another top model.

[murphyaa]

I found these 2 pictures, which should help me figure out the shape.


Research says the weird notched nose was put on to give the navigator more room, but not interfere with the pilot's forward visibility.

[yukonjohn]

Originally Posted by murphyaa

I found these 2 pictures, which should help me figure out the shape.

Wonderful. I am getting the floats prepped .


John

[murphyaa]

Did they put them on floats? Dumb question, I think they put everything on floats back then.

[yukonjohn]

Originally Posted by murphyaa

Did they put them on floats? Dumb question, I think they put everything on floats back then.

Yep, sure did .

[murphyaa]

Which brings up my usual question: was there anything they didn't put on floats back then?