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Excuse my ignorance  but I thought that Stirling V's were the Glider Tug variants 
Looking on Hannants today, am I wrong 
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'Fraid so, the IV was the tug, the V was a transport version.
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| Posted: Fri 06 Oct 2006 22:19 pm Post subject: |
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Blast  Does anyone do a Mk IV conversion 
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would you be using it for 'THE project', Ratch? or is it just a nice little solo idea
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| Ratch wrote: | | Blast Does anyone do a Mk IV conversion |
There was an article in Airfix Mag yonks back, but it looks fairly simple - replacement glazing for the front turret (saw off a small portion of the fairing above the nose so that the rear part of the aperture is vertical all the way up), delete the mid-upper turret and fabricate some sprue to make the tow line attachments.
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| spudman wrote: | would you be using it for 'THE project', Ratch? or is it just a nice little solo idea
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It is a possibility for the NP
On 5th May 1942 'A' Flight of the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment arrived at Chelveston from Ringway, Manchester to trial Stirling & Halifax bombers in Glider towing roles. Hotspurs, Horsas and Hamilcars were also present 
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This has not been forgotten
Additional information is always welcome 
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A bump for Sarge
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| Pand65au sent me a load of info on Stirling Glider tugs from the Airborne Forces manual a while back, can send the relevant bits if this would help. Incidentally the glider towing rig was the same as that used on the Wimpey and Whitley if this helps - basically a horseshoe-shaped frame around the rear fuselage that could pivot up and down. The lack of a good Stirling IV conversion is a major omission IMO, but we'll just have to do it old-school for now. |
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A similar arrangement to this then 
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| Posted: Fri 10 Jul 2009 18:10 pm Post subject: |
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Or even like this.  |
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Indeed,
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Got a side on view of the same thing at all? 
TIA & All the best
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Here's the Whitley version
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hi gents, ian from heritage here, just a quick line to let you know work is underway on the mk iv, any info you have is sorely needed all major contributors will get a conversion.
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Please PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send what information I have that is still accessible. 
Most of this information was forwarded to me by pand65au.....So any goodies should really go in that direction.
I do have one original bit to add though.....Will I qualify for a small discount perhaps?
Seriously though, it is great to hear that Heritage are interested in making a Stirling IV.....Various threads here and elsewhere seem to suggest that it will be quite popular!
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| Sgt.Squarehead wrote: | | Most of this information was forwarded to me by pand65au.... |
You probably have the same information as me then Andy
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Reckon so!
It's good stuff mind you.....But more than a simple 'Trackhead' like me can adequately digest.
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Ian T
When you produce your conversion don't fotget the parachute appature and the semi retractable static line guard.
I suppose there isn't any chance of some desent supply containers to hang in bomb bays and under Dakotas, Seafires, Wildcats, Typhoons etc. I have the references if you need. |
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vx275 thants what i need references...more the merrier
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