CMR72-234 - Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V/5, "Fleet Air Arm Early Schemes"

1/72nd Scale Aircraft
This page was last updated:- 27^th March 2013


	CMR72-234 Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V/5
"Fleet Air Arm Early Schemes"
[Single-Seat Naval Torpedo Fighter Aircraft]

— Decals & Photo-Etch Detailing Set Included

PLEASE NOTE: This model is 100% new tooling (not a re-release of CMR-37)

For Information:
The Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V (re-designated Mk.5 after June 1948) was the only Bristol Centaurus radial engined version to see operational service with the "Fleet Air Arm" of the ROYAL NAVY. This model covers the early schemes applied to the TF Mk.V/5 version and includes examples of both: 'Temperate Sea' and 'Naval Pattern No.1' schemes.

This model includes: a highly detailed cockpit and the option to have flaps retracted or fully lowered - all separate flaps are included: main, auxiliary and split flaps.

A variety of offensive payloads are included such as: 2-position torpedo carrier; 18" torpedo and MAT Mk.IV air tail; aircraft mine 'A' Mk.IV & Mk.7; wing-mounted drop tanks; wing-mounted bomb carriers; SAP bombs; Mk.8 R.P. installation; plus a choice of three different rocket projectiles.

Please Note: A 2-page 'In Detail' photo supplement is available from this webpage, as a reference guide during the model build.

Colour Schemes Included

"Temperate Sea" Scheme

Firebrand TF Mk.IV - EK692 — (Modified to Mk.V Spec.), RAE 'Catapult Launching' Trials, HMS Illustrious, Oct./Nov. 1946

Firebrand TF Mk.V - EK747 — 'T', 'Firebrand 5 Service Trials', NASDWU, 703 NAS, RNAS Lee-on-Solent, July 1947

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK748 — 703 NAS, Thorney Island, September 1948

"Naval Pattern No.1" Scheme

Firebrand TF Mk.V - EK767 — '033/LP', 'Firebrand 5 Service Trials', NASDWU, 703 NAS, RNAS Lee-on-Solent, August 1947

Firebrand TF Mk.V - EK766 — '121/FD', 813 NAS, 'Deck Trials', HMS Implacable, Firth of Forth, Scotland, 24th Nov. 1947

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK748 — 703 NAS, Thorney Island, December 1948

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK765 — '123/C', 813 NAS, HMS Implacable, February 1949

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK747 — '110/C', 813 NAS, RNAS Lee-on-Solent, July 1949

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK773 — '183/CW' 738 NAS, Naval Air Fighter School, RNAS Culrose, at Gibraltar, July 1950

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK780 — '121/FD', 827 NAS, RNAS Ford, 1951

NASDWU — Naval Air/Sea Warfare Development Unit & Carrier Trials Unit

*Please Note: Colour scheme information diagrams supplied with the model are only printed in 'Black and White'

Firebrand TF Mk.IV - EK692 (modified to Mk.V spec.)

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK748 ('Temperate Sea' scheme)

Firebrand TF Mk.5 - EK748 ('Naval Pattern No.1' scheme)


'Click' images above for 'Full Colour' (jpg) version:

Items Included

Complete Airframe

Cockpit Canopy Glazing

Highly Detailed Cockpit Interior - Including Painted 'Photo-Etch' Instrument Panels, Seat Harness, etc.

'Main Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Lowered' or 'Fully Retracted'

'Auxiliary Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

Centre Plane 'Split Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

Detailed Undercarriage and Main Wheel Bays

Catapult and Arrester Hooks

Rotol Four-Bladed Propeller - includes: Cooling Fan + individually moulded Propeller Blades for greater detail

Painted 'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set - Instrument Panels, Seat Harness, Control Handles, Armoured Headrest detail, etc.

'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set - for: Torpedo Carrier, MAT Air Tail, Flaps, Undercarriage, Rocket Fins, Alignment Jigs, etc.

Assembly and Painting Instructions - includes individual numbered 'Resin' parts diagram

Comprehensive Decal Set - including full airframe stenciling to original Blackburn Aircraft Ltd. drawing specifications

'Click' here for sample Preview of: Decal Sheet Artwork

'Click' here for Preview of: Airframe Stencil Diagram

2-Part Photo-Etch
Detailing Set

Optional Payloads Included

Optional? Torpedo Carrier (2 positions) - 'Raised' for torpedo/MAT air tail ground clearance + 'Lowered' for other payloads

Mk.XV/XVII Torpedo (18") + M.A.T. Mk.IV Air Tail

Aircraft Mine 'A', Mk.VI - Optional markings for: TORPEX or Sodium Phosphide (Explosives), H.E.S. (Practice) mine

Aircraft Mine 'A', Mk.7 - Optional markings for: TORPEX or Sodium Phosphide (Explosives), H.E.S. (Practice) mine

45 Gall. Wing Drop Tanks

Wing-mounted Mk.2N (Special) Bomb Carriers

500lb S.A.P. Bombs

Mk.8 Rocket Projector Rails

60lb. S.A.P./H.E. Shell, No.1, Mk.1 Rocket Projectiles

60lb. Concrete Practice Shell, Rocket Projectiles

25lb. A.P. Shot, No.2, Mk.1 Rocket Projectiles

*Please Note:
  Payload information diagram supplied with
  the model is only printed in 'Black and White'

  'Click' image for 'Full Colour' (jpg) version:

Assembly Instructions (Preview)

CMR72-234 Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V/5, "Fleet Air Arm Early Schemes"

Model Review by:
Mark Davies: Hyperscale

Detail Accessory Sets (Future Release)

CMR72-DS04 Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V/Mk.5 'Folding Wings' Detailing set

NOTE — This set will include the items necessary to provide a highly detailed model of a Blackburn B.46 Firebrand TF Mk.V/
Mk.5 with it's wings folded, for reduced stowage space aboard an Aircraft Carrier or at a Shore-Base