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1/72 Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V/5 model kit

Product # CMR72-234

Product Article by CMR Models on Jan 24 2013

 

 

Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V/5 "Fleet Air Arm Early Schemes" -Single-Seat Naval Torpedo Fighter Aircraft model kit from Czech Master Resin.

For Information:
The Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V (re-designated Mk.5 after June 1948) was the only Bristol Centaurus radial engined version to see operational service with the "Fleet Air Arm" of the ROYAL NAVY. This model covers the early schemes applied to the TF Mk.V/5 version and includes examples of both: 'Temperate Sea' and 'Naval Pattern No.1' schemes.

This model includes: a highly detailed cockpit and the option to have flaps retracted or fully lowered - all separate flaps are included: main, auxiliary and split flaps.

A variety of offensive payloads are included such as: 2-position torpedo carrier; 18" torpedo and MAT Mk.IV air tail; aircraft mine 'A' Mk.IV & Mk.7; wing-mounted drop tanks; wing-mounted bomb carriers; SAP bombs; Mk.8 R.P. installation; plus a choice of three different rocket projectiles.

Please Note: A 2-page 'In Detail' photo supplement is available from this webpage, as a reference guide during the model build. 

 

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Colour Schemes Included 

  • "Temperate Sea" Scheme 

    • Firebrand TF Mk.IV - EK692 — (Modified to Mk.V Spec.), RAE 'Catapult Launching' Trials, HMS Illustrious, Oct./Nov. 1946 \

    • Firebrand TF Mk.V - EK747 — 'T', 'Firebrand 5 Service Trials', NASDWU, 703 NAS, RNAS Lee-on-Solent, July 1947 

    • Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK748 — 703 NAS, Thorney Island, September 1948 

  • "Naval Pattern No.1" Scheme 

    • Firebrand TF Mk.V - EK767 — '033/LP', 'Firebrand 5 Service Trials', NASDWU, 703 NAS, RNAS Lee-on-Solent, August 1947 

    • Firebrand TF Mk.V - EK766 — '121/FD', 813 NAS, 'Deck Trials', HMS Implacable, Firth of Forth, Scotland, 24th Nov. 1947 

    • Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK748 — 703 NAS, Thorney Island, December 1948

    • Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK765 — '123/C', 813 NAS, HMS Implacable, February 1949

    • Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK747 — '110/C', 813 NAS, RNAS Lee-on-Solent, July 1949 

    • Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK773 — '183/CW' 738 NAS, Naval Air Fighter School, RNAS Culrose, at Gibraltar, July 1950 

    • Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK780 — '121/FD', 827 NAS, RNAS Ford, 1951

    • NASDWU — Naval Air/Sea Warfare Development Unit & Carrier Trials Unit 

*Please Note: Colour scheme information diagrams supplied with the model are only printed in 'Black and White'

Items Included 

  • Complete Airframe

  • Cockpit Canopy Glazing

  • Highly Detailed Cockpit Interior - Including Painted 'Photo-Etch' Instrument Panels, Seat Harness, etc.

  • 'Main Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Lowered' or 'Fully Retracted'

  • 'Auxiliary Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

  • Centre Plane 'Split Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

  • Detailed Undercarriage and Main Wheel Bays

  • Catapult and Arrester Hooks

  • Rotol Four-Bladed Propeller - includes: Cooling Fan + individually moulded Propeller Blades for greater detail

  • Painted 'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set - Instrument Panels, Seat Harness, Control Handles, Armoured Headrest detail, etc.

  • 'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set - for: Torpedo Carrier, MAT Air Tail, Flaps, Undercarriage, Rocket Fins, Alignment Jigs, etc.

  • Assembly and Painting Instructions - includes individual numbered 'Resin' parts diagram

  • Comprehensive Decal Set - including full airframe stenciling to original Blackburn Aircraft Ltd. drawing specifications

Optional Payloads Included 

  • Optional? Torpedo Carrier (2 positions) - 'Raised' for torpedo/MAT air tail ground clearance + 'Lowered' for other payloads

  • Mk.XV/XVII Torpedo (18") + M.A.T. Mk.IV Air Tail

  • Aircraft Mine 'A', Mk.VI - Optional markings for: TORPEX or Sodium Phosphide (Explosives), H.E.S. (Practice) mine

  • Aircraft Mine 'A', Mk.7 - Optional markings for: TORPEX or Sodium Phosphide (Explosives), H.E.S. (Practice) mine

  • 45 Gall. Wing Drop Tanks

  • Wing-mounted Mk.2N (Special) Bomb Carriers

  • 500lb S.A.P. Bombs

  • Mk.8 Rocket Projector Rails

  • 60lb. S.A.P./H.E. Shell, No.1, Mk.1 Rocket Projectiles

  • 60lb. Concrete Practice Shell, Rocket Projectiles

  • 25lb. A.P. Shot, No.2, Mk.1 Rocket Projectiles

*Please Note: 
Payload information diagram supplied with the model is only printed in 'Black and White'

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