Papa695s Airfix SR-N1 Hovercraft (1/72)

[papa 695]

This is going to be my first model for this GB.

And this picture to show the date

[pjgtech]

Cool, very nice looking kit, will be interesting to watch, cheers

[colin m]

I signed off a ship in Calais and decided to make my own way home, giving me an excuse to take a flight in one of the last hovercraft crossings of the English Channel. Well, one flight was enough for me. Talk about noise. I can see why they were discontinued. What's the story with this one, it looks a bit experimental ?

[stillp]

What's the story with this one, it looks a bit experimental ?

I believe it was the first successful hovercraft. A British invention.
I built that kit when it was new!
Pete

[Airborne01]

I think (correct me gladly if I'm wrong) it was something to do with Sir Christopher Cockerill. One of the test sites was Browndown barracks near Portsmouth - a former Royal Marines Barracks. I have a photo of an early, experimental Royal Navy hovercraft which I'll post as soon as I find it!
Steve

[papa 695]

Would be nice to see it, if you find it Steve.

[Valeron]

looking forward to this one.

[papa 695]

Not long to wait Mike.

[Airborne01]

Not the same model of hovercraft I'm afraid but you may find it interesting nevertheless!
Steve



Sorry for the quality, but they are happy snaps that are about 50 years old!

[Airborne01]

Also sorry for the orientation of Picture 2 - even my Tech Adviser couldn't rotate this one!
Steve

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Thats a different model Ian. Good luck with the build.

[flyjoe180]

This is different Ian, great choice!

[Geoffers]

Nice one Ian, should be a fun build.

Geoff.