Ratch Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Well it's certainly a different colour, Randall. What scheme is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 Well it's certainly a different colour, Randall. What scheme is that? This one is from the defenders of Malta sets, evidently they painted over the middle stone color with PRU blue. I have an Extra Decal, decal set with another Spitfire the same colors. Decals are by Kits world set 72217. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 This is the last one in this group. This group was exclusively airfix decals. The next group will be aftermarket decals.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Well, now I know what they should look like and what to aim for. Thank you. Looking forward to the aftermarket editions. I guess I won’t have long to wait….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 Well, now I know what they should look like and what to aim for. Thank you.Looking forward to the aftermarket editions. I guess I won’t have long to wait….. Thanks Dominic, I am starting to get good at these.. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Well it's certainly a different colour, Randall. What scheme is that?This one is from the defenders of Malta sets, evidently they painted over the middle stone color with PRU blue.I have an Extra Decal, decal set with another Spitfire the same colors.Decals are by Kits world set 72217.Randall Thanks Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Looking forward to the aftermarket editions. I guess I won’t have long to wait….. Here's one from the second group. I posed it with the other one (5A )from the Ark Royal. The new one is 5R. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 From HMS Glorious 1939. these are very delicate and do not tolerate rough handling, I took a photo and put it on its display case.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 This one had ALOT of colors on it. Airfix kit, Airfix decals.I think this is a model of an aircraft in France, 1939.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 This one slipped under the radar for me. Up to your usual standards and a very good example of shadow camouflage adopted by the RAF in the late 30’s. Same goes for the Swordfish post before it. Well done. By the way, which colours did you use for the light and dark green and brown on the Gladiator? Did you use those specified in the Airfix instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 This one slipped under the radar for me. Up to your usual standards and a very good example of shadow camouflage adopted by the RAF in the late 30’s. Same goes for the Swordfish post before it. Well done.By the way, which colours did you use for the light and dark green and brown on the Gladiator? Did you use those specified in the Airfix instructions?Thanks Dominic.I did not not buy additional paint for the shadow paint jobs, I simply faded the stock colors I had with white paint. About a 50/50 ratio for the dark earth/ light US tan, same for the light US green, I used 30 drops of each color. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 This one looks really nice with my Swordfish.This plane was shot down and the crew taken prisoner after an attack on the Scharnhorst in Norway.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 I had to build another P-40 Kittyhawk, the ones I have look terrible.The deep blue color is Humbrol. Its been ages since I used it, it went on really well, wonderful paint !This is how the RAF monkey was supposed to be used.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 I really like these Sea Hurricanes. Another operation Pedestal aircraft. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 I think this is a Dieppe plane. I only have this one MkII.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 This one has the decals from the AIrfix Channel dash set. You may recall I completed the Swordfish. Sadly I ruined the Airfix Spitfire kit with spilled solvent. I subbed a Tamiya Spitfire in its place. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Interesting to see a Dieppe Hurricane II - one is getting towards the top of my list for my RAF Warmwell project - 175 Squadron was based at Warmwell and flew as part of Operation Jubilee in a bomber configuration. So I've ordered an old Mk II Airfix kit....Thanks for posting the excellent pictures of your version. Gives me something to aim at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 Interesting to see a Dieppe Hurricane II - one is getting towards the top of my list for my RAF Warmwell project - 175 Squadron was based at Warmwell and flew as part of Operation Jubilee in a bomber configuration. So I've ordered an old Mk II Airfix kit....Thanks for posting the excellent pictures of your version. Gives me something to aim at.I was in error, I got out the instructions and found that this is an aircraft from 309th recon squadron , Polish AF , Peterhead, April-October 1944. im going to look at my decal sets and see if I have any RAF Warmwell planes, you do have me curious. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 There is a really excellent book titled "Reflections of RAF Warmwell" by Anthony Cooke. ISBN 0-9539052-1-7 It lists all the various squadrons - and the aircraft that they used - between 1937 and 1945, which of course covers the BoB, Dieppe and D-Day, and as well as RAF, includes the USAAF 474th Fighter Group. So plenty of scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 There is a really excellent book titled "Reflections of RAF Warmwell" by Anthony Cooke. ISBN 0-9539052-1-7 It lists all the various squadrons - and the aircraft that they used - between 1937 and 1945, which of course covers the BoB, Dieppe and D-Day, and as well as RAF, includes the USAAF 474th Fighter Group. So plenty of scope! Thanks, I just bought it! Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 This one is a MkVa, The only one I have.This is from the Polish 303 squadron @ Northholt Dec 1941. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 Just got it today, it’s a Warmwell plane! I didn’t realize it until I looked through the instructions. Two Hurricanes came today.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopeys Dad Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 My Airfix 1/24 Hurricane done as the mount of Douglas Bader along with the Bf109. I'm currently doing the MkVb Spitfire of Sqd Ldr Jan Zumbach CO of 303 Polish Sqdn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Those are really nice, they are a great display together.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Hi randallGood choice to get a Warmwell aircraft! As you know, because you've read the book, 402 was a Canadian squadron, based at Warmwell between November 1941 and March 1942. Main claim to fame appears to be that they were rushed to Manston to be involved in the failed attempt to hit the German warships involved in 'The Channel Dash'. And of course the AE-* Hurricane IIBs of 302 Squadron were handed over to 175 Squadron and given the code letters HH-* which is what I shall be building. What a small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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