Hawker Tempest Eduard 1/48

[Second Air Force]

If they're the same as the Typhoon I might be able to help with the radiators. The big problem will be finding the photos I have. I'll start checking now.

[No.1]

Thank you mate

[Ernie]

Very nice work! Looks really good
Ernie

[No.1]

Thank you mate

[Second Air Force]

Found the magazine, No.1. Two emails on the way!

[No.1]

Thank you mate

[Second Air Force]

I hope the pictures are of some use. I'll continue looking as I still think I have one from dead-ahead like the Mk VI pic I sent you.

[Second Air Force]

Here's a link to a photo of Kermit Weeks' V--sorry, no radiator installed yet:
http://personalplaneservices.com/galleries/tempest.html
Mr. Weeks blog entry:
http://blog.kermitweeks.com/?p=1337

And EJ693:
http://www.hawkertempest.se/EJ693.htm

Here is NV778 at Hendon--good shot of the radiator, but no oil cooler! :
http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1216070/

[No.1]

All links are great but now I have more doubts then answers. This image is one of confusing:



Problem is that it show depression in the middle and this is one of variation seen on Tempest. I have to find Clostermann machine, and focus on his particular sample.

[Second Air Force]

Yes, that depression is where the oil cooler (the round central element that's most visible in photos) will sit. The cooler sits forward of the radiator face by approximately six or eight inches. Here are two of the photos that will hopefully add to my explanation.

In the first picture you can see the round fairing that ducts air into the oil cooler with an angled piece above it that leads upwards and forward. This is a return line that leads from the front of the engine to the radiator front face, terminating just above the oil cooler.

Hawker Tempest Eduard 1/48

In this uncowled photo the oil cooler is not installed, exactly as in the picture you posted of the Hendon airplane. The return line is visible in this picture, leading to its location above the missing cooler and its fairing.

Hawker Tempest Eduard 1/48

Clostermann's airplane was a Tempest V, so it will have this exact system on it. The VI moved the oil cooler from the radiator "beard" opening to the wing roots.

Sorry if I'm making it more confusing. Perhaps take a few photos of the kit parts and we can talk about what you have to work with.

[No.1]

This is it- will do it as on last image Thank you

[Second Air Force]

I think the uncowled photo may have been the confusing aspect of this. The round fairing sticks out quite a bit and it becomes unclear what's going on in there!

[dragan_mig31]

I am looking forward to seeing this one finished.

[No.1]

Finally solution  My doubt was made by fact that two engines were used, Napier Sabre Va and Napier Sabre II. Difference is big and as well Eduard provide mesh for model II this mean that I will do this one. Best part of the game is that I will have to use mixed method to make this section and this have to be made as well this is wide open and all inside is visible. First at all I have cut original plastic part no. 20 and remain to use just top part. Bottom and rear have to be upgraded and for this I use epoxy putty, well known Miliput White  One image show piece of plastic and lower visible is epoxy radiator. After it complete harden, I will make all surface structure, front will be Eduard mesh and rear will be on my own. One of the thing I have to do is the top wall and coolant pipe and there si nice place to use Albion Alloys tube.

 

[Sall]

Can't wait to see all that!