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Vickers Wellington question: MkIc vs MkIII
nmayhew
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England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 07:40 PM UTC
Hi guys,

I have Trumpeters MkIII kit but there seem to be no aftermarket decals for the MkIII with the small beam windows as far as I can see (ideally looking for RAF 311 Sqn Czechoslovak), but I have seen a MkIc done by Tally Ho that looks of interest:
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=TY48039

I know the aircraft had different rear turrets, but outwardly, did the engines (nacelles, cylinder heads, exhausts) look different between a MkIc and a MkIII?

I think I can sort the turret difference out by getting Pavla's turret update set for the MkI and asking Trumpeter for a rear turret canopy (any any joy with trumpeter after care?).

Any other pointers would be gratefully received.

Thanks,

Nick
Antoni
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England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 06:06 AM UTC
311 Squadron did not use Wellington Mk III, only Mk I and Mk X.
nmayhew
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England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 07:11 AM UTC
thank you Antoni.

i guess i bought the wrong kit!

kind regards,

Nick
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