Bristol type 81A "Greek trainer" Hellenic Naval Air Service 1926

One of the several post WWI Bristol F.2 Fighter versions was rhe Bristol Tourer. Six Bristol tourers were ordered by the Greek Navy in 1926 as the "Bristol type 81A Greek trainer". They had Marconi radio, oleo landing gear, frise ailerons, enlarged fin, rudder, and no slats. My model is based on Roden's Bristol F.2B Mk4, several modification required to built the "Greek trainer".

Nose section 3D design complete. The file was uploaded to Shapeways and printed in "frosted ultra detail" material.

Nose part as arrived from Shapeways, a perfect fit.

Mods to the original 1/48 Roden 1/48 F.2B Mk4 required to built the Greek trainer. Aftermarket accessories: Eduard WW1 instruments, baracuda seats, HGW seat belts. Custom masks used to paint roundels and numbers

Mods to the original 1/48 Roden 1/48 F.2B Mk4 required to built the Greek trainer. Aftermarket accessories: Eduard WW1 instruments, baracuda seats, HGW seat belts. Custom masks used to paint roundels and numbers