Tsr2

[CFBC]

Any interest in a TSR2 guys?

Looked nice in the Duxford hanger...... Not one I know a lot about, but I know it was axed when I was a kid...... :)

[plumstix]

CFBC, you got to get behind me in the queue if anyone ever makes a 1:72 model.

[CFBC]

Wanna see something Plummer? :) (for your eyes only if yer like?)

[plumstix]

Ooo, go on then!! ;)

[CFBC]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/daran.james/Aircraft%20Picture/TSR24.jpg

Well, When I was roaming the roads last year I stumbled on this little babe that a guy had in his collection..... I am not 100% sure who has made it, but was told by him that it was a Corgi issue (pre-production), but later discovered it was not, but I DO keep it under lock and key...... It is slightly smaller than that of a 1/72nd (I think) or maybe of same size, but I do not think so, so please forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong section (Mr Moderators)..... Move the thread if yer like!!!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/daran.james/Aircraft%20Picture/TSR21.jpg

It is a Diecast model......

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/daran.james/Aircraft%20Picture/TSR22.jpg

Has anyone heard of "Exclusive Models" as this is the lead I have....

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/daran.james/Aircraft%20Picture/TSR23.jpg


Right - I am NO expert on the TSR2, but to me it looks good and seeing the one at Duxford last month, well wet my....... Nice!! :)

[plumstix]

Help!!! Drowning in dribble.

You are a cruel, cruel man, Mr. CFBC.

No seriously though that looks f****** amazing.

[CFBC]

Well, it's the first time I have let anyone seen it, so if anyone has any idea's or any way I can track it's history or anything... Help would be appreciated......

And Plummer.... Didn't mean to make your mouth dribble..... Or be cruel..... I did pay serious money for it.....!! ;)

[Agent X20]

,,, go on then.. sod the Valiant.. I'll have TSR2 please Bob...

Pity we still have the Labour Government....!!

[NeilD]

so what other little gems have you got tucked away then eh?! :D

nice looking model of a lovely aeroplane.. theres one at cosford which i had a good look round..

we really have dragged you to the Dark Side.. first it was Constallations, now its 'pointy noisy things'!!!

have a look here for more inspiration!
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/tsr2/gallery2.html

[CFBC]

I wondered how long that would take Mr Agent..... ;)

Welcome in and hope ure well.... :) (As can be)

[CFBC]

Thats the one Neild.... XR219 which are it's markings...... :)

Other goodies..... Hmm. Now that would be telling.... :p The "Dark Side".... I feel at times like a mushroom yer know....... Especially at work....!!!

[Typhoon-MKV]

You kept that one quite you sly dog......

Right I'm having a good ferret around when I visit......

[NeilD]

you could always buy one here...

http://www.collectorsaircraft.com/ECOM_Detail.asp?ID=1590

interesting range - they do 1 TSR-2 and a selection of Drago Rapides!

[Aeronut]

Yes I,ll have one please , can I put an orde in now ? :)

[The Defiant Man]

Looks like you were a bit out on the scale there, CFBC :p

[CFBC]

Yes Mr D/F, Looks like I was and thats interesting as I believe thats the one I have that Mr Neild has posted.........

Hmmmm. Looks very nice though...... Wonder how many thay have produced? Looks like the thread needs moving!!!! Opps, 1/144th scale......


Thanks Neild for that link and Stealth - "Not on your Nelly"..... :p :)

[scrounger]

oh my god!!!!

gimmie gimmie gimmie. where do you live CFBC cause i'm gonna come round your house and nick it!!!!!

very nice indeed. well done for finding it

[plumstix]

Now all we have to do is get someone to make a 1:72nd version!! :D

[Albert Ross]

Now all we have to do is get someone to make a 1:72nd version!! :D

Yep, you can any colour you like as long as its white!! :o

[Albert Ross]

you could always buy one here...

http://www.collectorsaircraft.com/ECOM_Detail.asp?ID=1590

interesting range - they do 1 TSR-2 and a selection of Drago Rapides!

Hmm, 1/72nd Dragon Rapide at £150.00 a throw and no transparencies??? You're joking! You can do a Heller kit WITH transparencies for less than a tenner!! I would build one and finish it in any scheme for £50 - 1/3 of their price!

[Albert Ross]

Now all we have to do is get someone to make a 1:72nd version!! :D

Yes you can have one for £40...

http://www.heritageaviationmodels.com/index.htm

[CFBC]

oh my god!!!!

gimmie gimmie gimmie. where do you live CFBC cause i'm gonna come round your house and nick it!!!!!

very nice indeed. well done for finding it
Scrounger - Sorry, missed the original post..... Bomber County and there ain't any way your gonna get close to it my friend!!!! If needs be, would set Mrs CFBC on yer!!! Then ure in trouble....... These Yorkshire lasses take no sh***......... I know.... :(

[scrounger]

mmmm good point

maybe i'll just have to drool over your pictures then rather that having the real think

[Albert Ross]

You guys may be interested to know that Airfix have just announced they will be releasing a 1/72nd scale kit of the TSR-2 next August, priced at £14.99 ;)

[ForkTailedDevil]

I remember seeing a painting of a TSR2 in camo flying low level over a Scottish Loch. Nice

I have a CG wallpaper on my desktop at the minute with two TSR2s in white with conformal belly tanks and missiles under the wings.

Whether the TSR2s would have been as good a plane as we think it would is debatable but it is one of the best looking and we can't argue that. Another nail in the British aircraft industry by the government of the time.

[ForkTailedDevil]

Stuff 1:144 and 1:72, this is what you want..........1:48!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5936848202&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

[Agent X20]

Mmm would think if Airfix saw money in it so could Corgi... :D

[ForkTailedDevil]

CFBC, out of interest, what are the dimensions of that TSR2 model? I haven't bought a model for ages and have been keeping my eyes out for one of those on the 'bay etc as I'm as I'm so ****** tempted.

[eismeer]

Nice model CFBC and what a fantastic looking plane even 40 years on. Seen the one at Cosford a few times and it is a very impressive sight. Looks like it could still do the business even with todays modern jets.

Like Concorde, it was way ahead of its time but lost out because of a weak willed Labour Government who hadn't the balls to go toe to toe with the American aircraft industry and bowed to the pressure. So much so that when it was cancelled the Labour Government not only ordered the complete destruction of all the airframes but also the machines and jigs that were used to build them so the project could never be resurected.

Thank God someone had the forsight to save the two airframes now sitting at Cosford and Duxford. Whoever he was deserves a great deal of gratitude.

Oh what might have been.

[Craig]

TSR2 is an awesome aircraft, as you rightly point out ahead of its time even today. Apparently quite a bit of Eurofighter's avionics are straight off TSR2. Seem both the survivors, gorgeous aeroplane. think I may have to have one of the Airfix ones next year, i'm afraid that's too good to miss!