SD45elect2000 Posted July 22, 2023 Author 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! I haven't actually gotten the book yet. I ordered it last week but be certain that when I do get it I will promptly get into it. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopeys Dad Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I like them big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 A very nice selection, especially interested to see the FW 190.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Part of my early RAF collection. I'm not sure I like it...Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Neat finish sunglasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Assuming it's 1/72 scale, is it the Valom or the Matchbox kit? I've been toying with the idea of getting one But can't decide which one to buy. I've always thought it a strange looking aircraft - the wings seem far too big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I'd hazard a guess and say that was the Valom kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Thank you RatchYes, Valom kit. Not a bad kit.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Nicely finished. Well done. Once you get used to the unusual shape, it’s good to have an example in the collection. It was a very important aircraft in the evolution of the RAF. Did you have references for the markings? I ask because the fuselage and wing roundel types are rarely seen at the same time on an aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Nicely finished. Well done.Once you get used to the unusual shape, it’s good to have an example in the collection. It was a very important aircraft in the evolution of the RAF.Did you have references for the markings? I ask because the fuselage and wing roundel types are rarely seen at the same time on an aircraft. Thanks Dominic,I have three more of these kits to build so this type will be well represented.as far as the markings , I just followed the kit instructions ,however, it would not be difficult to change the wing rounders if I find that the kit instructions were wrong. So far I have not found photos of the aircraft. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Hi RandallVery nice work on the Wellesley… another model to the standard we have become used to from you!The Wellesley was certainly different looking with its very high aspect ratio wing. The long range development flight modified Wellesleys made the record breaking flight from Egypt to Darwin Australia (7162 miles) no stop in 40 plus hours in 1938!As far as the markings go, I think that you are spot on using the kit markings as presented (unless you have a conflicting source). Hard to find pictures of these aircraft. I don’t have the War Paint book on this aircraft (yet).I did check a reference, “RAF Bomber Command and its aircraft 1936-1940” by Goulding & Moyes. It appears that the aircraft were delivered with the 4 colour Type A.1 roundels but these were changed to the smaller Type B red/blue roundels on wings and fuselage and squadron & aircraft codes were painted on in grey during/after the Munich Crisis. So maybe this aircraft was in the process of this change when a picture was taken??Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 Hi RandallVery nice work on the Wellesley… another model to the standard we have become used to from you!The Wellesley was certainly different looking with its very high aspect ratio wing. The long range development flight modified Wellesleys made the record breaking flight from Egypt to Darwin Australia (7162 miles) no stop in 40 plus hours in 1938!As far as the markings go, I think that you are spot on using the kit markings as presented (unless you have a conflicting source). Hard to find pictures of these aircraft. I don’t have the War Paint book on this aircraft (yet).I did check a reference, “RAF Bomber Command and its aircraft 1936-1940” by Goulding & Moyes. It appears that the aircraft were delivered with the 4 colour Type A.1 roundels but these were changed to the smaller Type B red/blue roundels on wings and fuselage and squadron & aircraft codes were painted on in grey during/after the Munich Crisis. So maybe this aircraft was in the process of this change when a picture was taken??Tim Thank you Tim !I think that until I find a photo that conflicts with the current configuration of my model it will stay as it is. As I said, I wouldn’t be a horrible job to change the wing roundels. There are no roundels on the wing undersides, only the large serial numbers. Thanks for giving me another reference book to look for ! Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 This one was built from spares and parts. it's been around my bench for some time.I like the red codes. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Here's my RAF Warmwell Hurribomber. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 I didn't have a Hurricane in these colors. now I do grinning.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I like your Hurribomber very much! Mine is almost finished, but I think I had to do a bit more to mine than you did to get your version looking so good. For example, the old Airfix kit that I'm building had no gun ports moulded, and certainly no cannon - all of which I've added. Just the canopy to do and a bit of tidying up, then I'll post my Warwell IIB.And I also like your Desert camouflage version - the SAAF orange colour is quite distinctive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 I like your Hurribomber very much! Mine is almost finished, but I think I had to do a bit more to mine than you did to get your version looking so good. For example, the old Airfix kit that I'm building had no gun ports moulded, and certainly no cannon - all of which I've added. Just the canopy to do and a bit of tidying up, then I'll post my Warwell IIB.And I also like your Desert camouflage version - the SAAF orange colour is quite distinctive. I'm glad you like it; I am looking forward to seeing yours!!! Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Hi RandallI looked through all 27 pages of your posts and could only find one P-38 (a bare metal Pacific theatre version). So I'm relying on some colour pictures of ETO aircraft for the overall colour scheme.I'll maybe post some progress pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I find the contributors on this site provide interesting and thought-provoking comments. So much so that I wanted to make a comment on the roundel tropic. At a time of frequent change of national markings on aircraft (pre WWII), the Goulding & Moyes work is one of the go-to summaries of official directives on the subject. While I concede that in changing markings, there must be a time when a hybrid situation exists. However, my attitude is that unless there is photographic evidence of existence of a hybrid, then the official requirement is the default. I tend not to trust the kit manufacturer without evidence. Now this is just a personal view but I wanted to record it. It’s probably just as well we don’t all have the same approach. That’s what makes our hobby fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Oh !!!And hooray for me - 400 posts! Wow! 😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Oh !!!And hooray for me - 400 posts! Wow! 😝 Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 It was pointed out that I dont have most of my P-38s posted here. I'll change that, there may be some duplication however these are going to be better photos.This one is an F4AThis one does have yellow serials... hmmmRandall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Thanks for posting these pictures Randall. I've located some yellow USAF -style serial numbers on the Hannants site, so they've been ordered.Love the multi-coloured spinners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 This is the F5ARS models 1/72Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Here is one of my P-38F Models.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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