First post and some help needed for Iraq 1941 - Aircraft of World War II

dadlamassu · 10-17-2008, 08:19 AM

Hi,

I came across this group when looking for models for a modelling project and it looks like I've found just the place to ask these questions. They relate to locating models for the RAF and Royal Iraqi Air Force in 1941 at Habbaniyah.

I've been collecting aircraft and ground forces models for a wargames army in 1/72 (20mm) scale to represent the forces involved and have managed to get quite a number though none are yet built - Gladiators (Airfix & Matchbox), Audax & Nisr (Airfix Demon conversions), Douglas 8A (Vacform), Breda 65 (vacform), Bf 110 (Matchbox), Oxford (novo), Dragon rapide (Airfix/Heller), Blenheim IV (Airfix), Hurricane, Tomahawk and others.

Some I have more than I need (e.g. Breda Ba65).

The ones that are giving me greatest difficulty are:

Most important - Vickers Valentia (I could use a Vickers Vincent/Vernon/66 Commercial or similar for wargaming purposes) The look of this is more important than absolute accuracy.
Then:
SM-79 twin engined version (I have an Airfix tri-motor)
Fairey Gordon
Vickers Vincent
FIAT CR-42

Maybe someone could point me to sources (ideally in UK) or sell me them or swop? I have a stash on unbuilt stuff in the attic for WW1 and WW2.

Thanks.

gadrel · 10-17-2008, 11:28 AM

Italeri 1/72 Fiat CR.42 LW # 1276, there seems to be a fairly expensive vac formed valentia available from contrail models but not sure where you can obtain it, maybe ebay??? same for the fairey Gordon, contrail have made one.
Maquette have made the Vickers Vincent, but it is classed as rare and ebay may be your only hope

there is one on there atm i believe. Also found this through google Kiwi Resins Models not sure if it what you are seeking.
hopefully helps a little.

ccheese · 10-17-2008, 12:55 PM

Welcome to the forum. I hope you find that which you seek. I'm sure
someone will jump in with answers.

Charles

dadlamassu · 02-28-2009, 03:10 PM

I've been searching and found a Maquette Vickers Commercial and a CR42.

Now working on the land forces.

Thanks

10-17-2008, 08:19 AM	#1
dadlamassu Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livingston, Scotland Posts: 3	First post and some help needed for Iraq 1941 Hi, I came across this group when looking for models for a modelling project and it looks like I've found just the place to ask these questions. They relate to locating models for the RAF and Royal Iraqi Air Force in 1941 at Habbaniyah. I've been collecting aircraft and ground forces models for a wargames army in 1/72 (20mm) scale to represent the forces involved and have managed to get quite a number though none are yet built - Gladiators (Airfix & Matchbox), Audax & Nisr (Airfix Demon conversions), Douglas 8A (Vacform), Breda 65 (vacform), Bf 110 (Matchbox), Oxford (novo), Dragon rapide (Airfix/Heller), Blenheim IV (Airfix), Hurricane, Tomahawk and others. Some I have more than I need (e.g. Breda Ba65). The ones that are giving me greatest difficulty are: Most important - Vickers Valentia (I could use a Vickers Vincent/Vernon/66 Commercial or similar for wargaming purposes) The look of this is more important than absolute accuracy. Then: SM-79 twin engined version (I have an Airfix tri-motor) Fairey Gordon Vickers Vincent FIAT CR-42 Maybe someone could point me to sources (ideally in UK) or sell me them or swop? I have a stash on unbuilt stuff in the attic for WW1 and WW2. Thanks.

10-17-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,986	Welcome to the forum. I hope you find that which you seek. I'm sure someone will jump in with answers. Charles __________________ Good people sleep peacefully in their beds at night, only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

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10-17-2008, 11:28 AM	#2
gadrel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Italeri 1/72 Fiat CR.42 LW # 1276, there seems to be a fairly expensive vac formed valentia available from contrail models but not sure where you can obtain it, maybe ebay??? same for the fairey Gordon, contrail have made one. Maquette have made the Vickers Vincent, but it is classed as rare and ebay may be your only hope there is one on there atm i believe. Also found this through google Kiwi Resins Models not sure if it what you are seeking. hopefully helps a little.

02-28-2009, 03:10 PM	#4
dadlamassu Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livingston, Scotland Posts: 3	I've been searching and found a Maquette Vickers Commercial and a CR42. Now working on the land forces. Thanks