NA Harvard: Rhodesian Air Training Group
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:07 pm
The Harvard was the advanced trainer for the majority of those pilots destined for fighters, though it is recorded that some bomber pilots had a spell of training on the Harvard besides their multi-engined experience. This model is the KittyHawk 1/32nd scale NA T-6 which the RAF adapted and re-named Harvard. I've made many subtle changes as listed below to accurately turn this kit into a Harvard:
A2Zee resin canopy used giving the correct framing
Brassin Mustang wheels of the correct size used: the hubs of these had to be modified
Front and rear instrument panels changed, spadegrip joysticks used
Modern navigation/comms cockpit equipment replaced with appropriate period items
Rear wheel fairing made and fitted
Wingtip navigation lights removed, replaced with correct type slightly inboard above and below wingtip
Twin tail lights removed completely for RATG Harvards
NOTE: the main undercarriage location/position on the kit definitely is wrong, each needs moving outboard by approximately 3mm
Max
A2Zee resin canopy used giving the correct framing
Brassin Mustang wheels of the correct size used: the hubs of these had to be modified
Front and rear instrument panels changed, spadegrip joysticks used
Modern navigation/comms cockpit equipment replaced with appropriate period items
Rear wheel fairing made and fitted
Wingtip navigation lights removed, replaced with correct type slightly inboard above and below wingtip
Twin tail lights removed completely for RATG Harvards
NOTE: the main undercarriage location/position on the kit definitely is wrong, each needs moving outboard by approximately 3mm
Max