Martel Anti-Ship Missiles

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Graeme Cosgrove - 10 Apr 2004 16:08 GMT

I'm in the process of de-warping an Airfix Buccaneer, and would quite like
to hang a couple of Martels off the outboard pylons (rather than the kit
supplied Sea Eagles). Does anyone know if these have been produced (resin,
injection, whatever)? Any idea on stockists? (Tried Hannants but the
search comes up blank).

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AAA - 10 Apr 2004 20:29 GMT

>I'm in the process of de-warping an Airfix Buccaneer, and would quite like
>to hang a couple of Martels off the outboard pylons (rather than the kit
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>G

R U talking 1/72 or 1/48??

If 1/72 the original Airfix MRCA kit had Martels in it

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Moramarth - 10 Apr 2004 21:28 GMT

>I'm in the process of de-warping an Airfix Buccaneer, and would quite like
>to hang a couple of Martels off the outboard pylons (rather than the kit
>supplied Sea Eagles). Does anyone know if these have been produced (resin,
>injection, whatever)? Any idea on stockists? (Tried Hannants but the
>search comes up blank).

IIRC, the Sea Eagle used the Martel airframe, therefore you should be
able to convert the Sea Eagles - leave off the air intake (Martels were
rocket powered) and rework the nose for the Anti-radar or TV guided
versions. The Data-link pod for them may be more of a problem, but IIRC
that was only for the TV guided version.

Regards,

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JP Wade - 12 Apr 2004 15:40 GMT

I agree with the last post that converting the Sea Eagles may be easy
enough and certainly cheaper than the alternative. The Flightpath set
for the Buccaneer has two very good AR Martels in it, but is rather
expensive. It comes with a plethora of etched brass and is a great
set, but rather pricey if all you want are the Martels. Don't know if
they will sell individually; maybe post your plea here and someone
will divy up a set with you. Good Luck - Jack

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