I look forward to this 👍🏻 The Whirlwind is often overlooked in the story of the air war. Imagine, if the Perigrines had been reliable or Merlins were more widely available, what these could have done to the bomber streams in 1940. Fabulous aeroplane.......
i also have the Trumpeter 1/48th too do , looks like a good kit and i have loved this plane since i was a kid back in the day , i remember vividly the Airfix 1/72 1970's kit , it really stuck with me for some reason so had to get it !!!
I've got the HobbyBoss 48th kit. Not sure how it is accuracy-wise, but the build itself was very straightforward. The only problem i had was completely my fault - dropped tamiya cement on the wing and didn't realize it causing a lot rescribing. The side panels are a little thick at the top, but thats a minor quibble.
@@PeteCourtier oh yeah, you're right about it being Trumpeter. It's been a few years since I built it, and both makers have really similar boxes and instructions.
Looks like it will be a fun build particularly with all of that cockpit detail. Pity there isn’t an open cockpit option. It reminds me of the extended-nose version of the US Grumman XF5F Skyrocket except with a T-tail. I suppose that planform was an idea that was in the air at the time as with so many other planes.
Thanks for in-box review, I will get mine next week. I hope the kit was 2024 Special Hobby quality, not 2010. This one is 100% short run kit, not like their new ones which are 3D designed and machine tooled. But it so good looking aircraft, that it's worth building.
@@ModelNerd thanks, and likewise good luck with your build. The right attitude is important when building these kind of scale models, they're no Tamiya kits.
A good review and it looks an interesting detailed kit for 1/72. Its a shame that the Whirlwind never really got a fully sorted out and a chance to really contribute to the war effort. The engines were blamed but another stated reason was the production propellers not being optimised to the engines. The top brass lost interest and that was the end for it.
Just for a bit of info., the Digby was the name given to Douglas B-18 Bolo’s operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force mainly in anti-submarine operations.
I have never heard of this kind of aircraft, do you know if it has ever been featured in a war movie? It looks as if it is going to be a very interesting build, lots of fine parts and details. I opt for scheme B with the identification stripes. If they really are for the Dieppe operation, that would be nice rare addition to your collection, wouldn't it? Have fun modeling, Stu 🙂
Certainly relatively rare. I've never seen it in a war film - with none lasting long beyond the end of the war, I guess there was never much opportunity.
Thanks for this ; not a rebox of Airfix ? Hope you get a chance to build it , probably difficult . I met a clergyman who had flown in Whirlwind squadron and he gave me a self printed booklet about his squadron . Can't find it at the moment . I would rather have a mainstream kit either 1/72 or 1/48 maybe ICM will make it . ?
@@ModelNerd yes ICM are already going to tool a 1/48 Hampden and are encouraging suggestions for new BUILDS . A Fairey Battle would be nice . I am not sure what the demand would be . The Airfix Whitley was good ; I guess mainly British modellers would be interested , wonder how it sold . Maybe that's why Airfix never tried the Stirling or even the Halifax . The Revell Halifax was a bit difficult and now seems to have been discontinued .
Yes, I imagine it is a difficult market to gauge. I'm surprised Airfix don't do other Lancaster variations (e.g. Grand Slam and Tall boy). And of course, a Manchester.
@@ModelNerd of course you are making the conversion Manchester a rare example of which you should be proud , part of Bomber Command history even the failures of the early days .
If you're right about it having markings for Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe raid, then I must get one. From 1969 to '79 I served with The Royal Regiment of Canada, which participated in that raid, and suffered horrific casualties. I knew many veterans, still serving as reservists, who survived that shingle beach. I would love to honour them in some small way.
You can double check on Scalemates - they should have the instructions available to view, but I believe that is correct. That would be a great project.
@@ModelNerd Scalemates says that the markings could have been for Operation Jubilee or Operation Starkey. I can find no information that Whirlwinds were used during Jubilee.
I look forward to this 👍🏻
The Whirlwind is often overlooked in the story of the air war. Imagine, if the Perigrines had been reliable or Merlins were more widely available, what these could have done to the bomber streams in 1940. Fabulous aeroplane.......
Yes, it could have been very different!
i also have the Trumpeter 1/48th too do , looks like a good kit and i have loved this plane since i was a kid back in the day , i remember vividly the Airfix 1/72 1970's kit , it really stuck with me for some reason so had to get it !!!
Sounds good! I must admit 1/48 is my preferred scale - I'm not 100% sure why I went for 1/72
@@ModelNerd I know exactly how you feel , I'm in the 1/48th camp myself, eyesight is not what it used to be hence the reason 😂😂😂😂
Looks good! Love the Whirlwind and Special Hobby, so looking forward to seeing how it comes out!
Thanks. I hope to get around to it fairly soon.
I've got the HobbyBoss 48th kit. Not sure how it is accuracy-wise, but the build itself was very straightforward. The only problem i had was completely my fault - dropped tamiya cement on the wing and didn't realize it causing a lot rescribing. The side panels are a little thick at the top, but thats a minor quibble.
Good to know, thanks. I hadn't realised there was a Hobbyboss version.
@@ModelNerdIt’s a Trumpeter kit so the same company really.
@@PeteCourtier oh yeah, you're right about it being Trumpeter. It's been a few years since I built it, and both makers have really similar boxes and instructions.
Looks like it will be a fun build particularly with all of that cockpit detail. Pity there isn’t an open cockpit option.
It reminds me of the extended-nose version of the US Grumman XF5F Skyrocket except with a T-tail. I suppose that planform was an idea that was in the air at the time as with so many other planes.
Probably to keep the engine wash away from the elevators.
Yes, good point about the open cockpit. I didn't think of that.
Great videos. The Whirlwind was a beauty like the Mossie and Canberra.
Thanks. It sure was. I need to do another Mossie. I don't think I did a video on the last one I did (Tamiya 1/48 PRU).
You are missing the 1/48th Classic Airframes which I have.
Sorry - I wasn't aware of that kit. Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks for doing this one I am just about to order this from Hannants. Looks a good kit.
Thanks for watching! Enjoy building the kit.
Pavla brought out a version in 1/72 in 2002
Ah yes, I see it now. Thanks - I was aware of that before.
Thanks for in-box review, I will get mine next week. I hope the kit was 2024 Special Hobby quality, not 2010. This one is 100% short run kit, not like their new ones which are 3D designed and machine tooled. But it so good looking aircraft, that it's worth building.
Good luck - I hope you enjoy it!
@@ModelNerd thanks, and likewise good luck with your build. The right attitude is important when building these kind of scale models, they're no Tamiya kits.
Whirlwind Mk1 twin engines fighter bomber RAF very nice aircraft kit build & details. I want this aircraft. 👍🤗😎🤓😊❤🤩😇🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
It sure is! Thanks for watching
A good review and it looks an interesting detailed kit for 1/72. Its a shame that the Whirlwind never really got a fully sorted out and a chance to really contribute to the war effort. The engines were blamed but another stated reason was the production propellers not being optimised to the engines. The top brass lost interest and that was the end for it.
Yes, a real shame that it is not very well known at all.
My first thoughts if it weren't for the RAF markings I would have thought it was German. Another model to look out.
It does have that kind of look, doesn't it?
Hello mr. Nerd!nice Präsentation.the boxart is quite nice,but a little boring. Many thanks mate.your modellmate.christian
Thanks mate
Just for a bit of info., the Digby was the name given to Douglas B-18 Bolo’s operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force mainly in anti-submarine operations.
Thank you, I didn't know that
I have never heard of this kind of aircraft, do you know if it has ever been featured in a war movie? It looks as if it is going to be a very interesting build, lots of fine parts and details. I opt for scheme B with the identification stripes. If they really are for the Dieppe operation, that would be nice rare addition to your collection, wouldn't it? Have fun modeling, Stu 🙂
Certainly relatively rare. I've never seen it in a war film - with none lasting long beyond the end of the war, I guess there was never much opportunity.
I didn't have a good tike with this kit, but I hops that you do, the photoetch seemed very sketchy on my behalf, not beginner friendly at all 😄.
Yes, multimedia kits like this can definitely be tough - I remember doing a couple when I was new to modelling and they were frustrating.
Thanks for this ; not a rebox of Airfix ? Hope you get a chance to build it , probably difficult . I met a clergyman who had flown in Whirlwind squadron and he gave me a self printed booklet about his squadron . Can't find it at the moment . I would rather have a mainstream kit either 1/72 or 1/48 maybe ICM will make it . ?
Definitely a new tool. ICM would be a good bet, I'd say - they bring out some unusual stuff.
@@ModelNerd yes ICM are already going to tool a 1/48 Hampden and are encouraging suggestions for new BUILDS . A Fairey Battle would be nice . I am not sure what the demand would be . The Airfix Whitley was good ; I guess mainly British modellers would be interested , wonder how it sold . Maybe that's why Airfix never tried the Stirling or even the Halifax . The Revell Halifax was a bit difficult and now seems to have been discontinued .
Yes, I imagine it is a difficult market to gauge. I'm surprised Airfix don't do other Lancaster variations (e.g. Grand Slam and Tall boy). And of course, a Manchester.
@@ModelNerd of course you are making the conversion Manchester a rare example of which you should be proud , part of Bomber Command history even the failures of the early days .
Not a bad looking kit Stu, I can see some mosquito- esk similarities....
Definitely! One of those slightly quirky British designs
Though none survive, there is a group who are making a replica (from the original plans, I think)
I think I saw that. That would be very interesting!
@@ModelNerd youtube.com/@whirlwindfp?si=7ePSq9nZH0I9c14w
Thanks!
If you're right about it having markings for Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe raid, then I must get one. From 1969 to '79 I served with The Royal Regiment of Canada, which participated in that raid, and suffered horrific casualties. I knew many veterans, still serving as reservists, who survived that shingle beach. I would love to honour them in some small way.
You can double check on Scalemates - they should have the instructions available to view, but I believe that is correct. That would be a great project.
@@ModelNerd Scalemates says that the markings could have been for Operation Jubilee or Operation Starkey. I can find no information that Whirlwinds were used during Jubilee.