**** DONE: 1/48 Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B 245 Sqn "Sharky" Commonwealth Group Build

[ozhawk40]

Username: Ozhawk40
First name: Peter
Category: Intermediate
Scale: 1:48
Manufacturer: Hasegawa
Model Type: Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B
Details: 245 Squadron RAF
Aircraft Assignment: Harrison Taylor "Moose" Mossip (Canadian) DFC
Accessories: Ultracast Wheels, Radiator, Tempest Tail. Quickboost Exhaust. Eduard Masks
Decals: Aviaeology

Itching to do this Tiffie since I first laid eyes on that great yawning maw and sharp teeth. Classic.





So, I few things to finish up on the BoB build and I'll make a start soon.

Cheers

Peter

[tigerdriver]

one of my fave planes, looking forward to seeing this kick off

[Wurger]

[rochie]

i sense i'm going to love this one Peter

[JohnAnthony]

Very cool, and a Canadian entry to boot! Love the toothy nose art.

[vikingBerserker]

Very cool Peter, love the mouth!

[Crimea_River]

Nice to see another RCAF entry and a great subject. Looking forward to this.

[Airframes]

Looking forward to this one Peter, and they're nice kits, the Hasegawa Typhoons. Let me know if you need any scale plans etc.

[Night Fighter Nut]

wow, look at all the goodies...

[Vic Balshaw]

Great selection Peter, I can hear the engine growling now. Will be watching this one closely.

[A4K]

With all -nice choice Peter!

[Wayne Little]

Good one Peter, when I first saw the article on this baby really wanted to do it......decided I wouldn't go down that path.... ....so I look forward to your build....

[ozhawk40]

Thanks guys

I thought I would throw up a couple of pages from the Model Aircraft Monthly mag for July 2009, that had a good piece and a couple of profiles for Sharky. There are two versions of MP197 based on pre VE-Day and post VE-Day schemes. The Aviaeology Decals have both options. I don't think I can decide right now which one I'll tackle, but if the group build is to the end of hostilities VJ-day, then the more colourful option might be the go.

Enjoy

Peter

[Airframes]

Good stuff Peter.The magazine article is a bit nebulous I think. On the one hand, the author is saying he believes the spinner is 'Night', and the 'lips' black, yet there is a distinct tonal difference between these two areas and the prop blades. I'd agree that the 'mouth' is probably the Dark Green camouflage colour, but the spinner certainly shows a different tone compared to 'Night', and I'd tend to agree with the profiles (and others I have) that it's blue in the post-war era. I also agree it would be 'Night' at least up until VE Day, but I also think there's a possibility that the 'lips' are red. As for camouflage compromise - it's already been done with the b l**dy big white teeth!!

[N4521U]

Come on, get crackin. I'm anxious to see the build in progress matey. It's gonna look pretty good.