Getting high, in a classic British way - FROG Bristol 138 (OOB)

[Faust]

Breaking records and advancing technology is a lot of what interwar aviation was about. Whether it was civilians risking it all for fame and fortune, or military test pilots pushing new frontiers for the glory of their homelands, going higher, farther and faster was a frenetic, and dangerous, game.

While post-war X-planes from many nations are decently catered for by model companies, the same can’t really be said, especially nowadays, for these interwar pioneers. Thankfully, FROG had a whole series of “Trailblazers” kits that paid plastic homage to some of these aeronautical achievements.

One that I’ve managed to get my hands on is the Bristol 138/A, a high-altitude research aircraft of clearly British origin. A very pedestrian-looking plane to today’s eyes, it must have been quite a sight back in its day, with its closed-in canopy, huge wings and spindly, tall undercarriage!

Check out my review of this seemingly forgotten classic at the link below, and get ready to “get high” in a way that doesn’t (necessarily) involve inhaling model cement fumes!

https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/frog-1-72-bristol-138-a-oob/

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Great review of a kit I had no idea existed, and info on a plane I knew very little about. Thanks. 

[stavanzer]

I knew about the plane, but never knew there was a Kit.

Great Find, Adam!!

[bisc63]

Very cool review and model, as I have come to expect from Faust! My first impression of the side view of that plane was it sort of looked like a slightly sleeker FW-190, except for the clean fuselage line being disturbed by the engine housing. Thanks for bringing this one to our attention!

[Faust]

Glad I was able to introduce this plane and kit to a whole new audience. 

I really do wish that kits of these weird, interwar record-breaking and research aircraft were available again, or better yet as nice new kits. They're important, but they've gotten lost in the shuffle as technology has progressed. 

Gotta love FROG for bringing out stuff like this!