Recent Purchases - Page 147 - Aircraft of World War II

Lucky13 · 06-25-2009, 01:08 PM

You never know, might be a Wildcat on its way in the mail...!

Maestro · 06-26-2009, 05:26 AM

Received my shipment from Patriot Surplus this morning. (Note that I won't be using that knife at work as I would get fired for bearing a 12" Ka-Bar replica.)

When I looked at it for the first time, I thought that Ka-Bar didn't look so sharp... Until I slightly ran my finger tip on the blade... Ouch ! The exact same feel as cutting yourself with a peice of paper. Good thing I didn't put too much weight on it...

badbear · 06-26-2009, 01:12 PM

Anybody know where on this planet i can get a 1/48 SR71 and an 1/48 TR1 .BB

Airframes · 06-26-2009, 08:54 PM

Not sure BB, but I thought I saw a 1/48th SR71 on one of the Revell web-sites, the U.S. one I think. If so, maybe one of the US mail order houses could supply it - or check with The Aviation Hobby Shop at West Drayton, UK, they list some Revell/Monogram imports.
I believe there was a Testors U2/TR1 around at one time - again, it might still be around, possibly under the Revell lable.

Airframes · 06-27-2009, 03:11 PM

I have to say a big 'Thank You' to Jan, as, due to his fantastic efforts in monitoring e-Bay, and bidding on my behalf, I collected this from the Parcels Office today.
This is the first (unbuilt) kit of what is going to be a compact history of 56 Squadron, R.A.F., from 1918 to 2008, in 1/48th scale. One model has already been built, and just needs some finishing touches, although I have to change the Squadron markings to portray a 56 Sqn. aircraft. I'll shortly be posting an introduction to the project elsewhere in the Modelling section.
Thanks again Jan, you're a star mate!

Maglar · 06-27-2009, 04:28 PM

I'm going to get shot down here but to me the Wildcat and Avenger look like brothers (With the exception of the Avengers torpedo and gunners chair). Frame wise..

Lucky13 · 06-27-2009, 05:08 PM

Anytime old boy, you're most welcome! Glad that I could be of service....

Let me know when you start and I'll start my No. 74 Squadron Lightning at the same time....

Sweb · 06-27-2009, 05:20 PM

Gonna have to agree, Maglar. Grumman aircraft were all tubby in that period from the F3Fs to the F8F. But, I have to say that the F4F appeals to me much more over the F6F and TBF. Maybe it wasn't the most maneuverable or powerful of the Grumman-Grown navy's stable but I like it just the same. Even though the F6F had the highest kill ratio of the war it seems to me the F4F pilots battled the cream of the Japanese pilots where the F6F pilots had the happy time of annihilating inexperienced kids. Two different wars almost. That said, the F4F in the right hands and used with the right tactics was a formidable machine in its own right.

badbear · 06-27-2009, 05:35 PM

Thanks for the info terry will start searching now love the lightening.BB

Airframes · 06-27-2009, 07:16 PM

Yeah Mag, the Wildcat and Avenger were very similar in shape, unsurprisingly, although, of course, the Avenger was twice the size. I think the only Grumman type Ii really like from the period(for visual appeal I mean) is the Bearcat - when airborne. On the deck, the undercart looks out of proportion. OK, it was very well designed, and suited the purpose, but it just spoils the look of the machine. And yes, I know, it's a weak point to nit-pick over!

Maglar · 06-27-2009, 07:58 PM

I just made the comparison because you built an Avenger and hate the wildcat. Maybe somewhere, in the unconscious, you desire a wildcat... we will make that desire become a reality!!

Airframes · 06-27-2009, 10:10 PM

You can go away in a very unpolite fashion!!

Wildcat · 06-28-2009, 12:20 AM

My latest additions to my book shelf

Maglar · 06-28-2009, 12:41 AM

I went to my art store and ended up with a $70 tab!

- Revells 1/48 Spitfire
- two 12 by 12 square cut balsa pieces at $4 each (Now I can play with some bases)
- Some random small balsa pieces which I saw potential in making possible diorama features with, not sure what I can accomplish yet though.
- New glue (other ran out).
- Silver rattle-can paint
- Paint palettes
-I think thats it

Wayne Little · 06-28-2009, 08:27 AM

Nice work guys...

06-25-2009, 01:08 PM	#2191
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,128	You never know, might be a Wildcat on its way in the mail...! __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

06-26-2009, 08:54 PM	#2194
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,030	Not sure BB, but I thought I saw a 1/48th SR71 on one of the Revell web-sites, the U.S. one I think. If so, maybe one of the US mail order houses could supply it - or check with The Aviation Hobby Shop at West Drayton, UK, they list some Revell/Monogram imports. I believe there was a Testors U2/TR1 around at one time - again, it might still be around, possibly under the Revell lable. __________________ Last edited by Airframes; 06-27-2009 at 03:04 PM. Reason: Correction.

06-27-2009, 05:08 PM	#2197
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,128	Anytime old boy, you're most welcome! Glad that I could be of service.... Let me know when you start and I'll start my No. 74 Squadron Lightning at the same time.... __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

06-27-2009, 07:16 PM	#2200
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,030	Yeah Mag, the Wildcat and Avenger were very similar in shape, unsurprisingly, although, of course, the Avenger was twice the size. I think the only Grumman type Ii really like from the period(for visual appeal I mean) is the Bearcat - when airborne. On the deck, the undercart looks out of proportion. OK, it was very well designed, and suited the purpose, but it just spoils the look of the machine. And yes, I know, it's a weak point to nit-pick over! __________________

06-27-2009, 07:58 PM	#2201
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,149	I just made the comparison because you built an Avenger and hate the wildcat. Maybe somewhere, in the unconscious, you desire a wildcat... we will make that desire become a reality!! __________________

06-26-2009, 01:12 PM	#2193
badbear Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 358	Anybody know where on this planet i can get a 1/48 SR71 and an 1/48 TR1 .BB

06-27-2009, 05:20 PM	#2198
Sweb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 277	Gonna have to agree, Maglar. Grumman aircraft were all tubby in that period from the F3Fs to the F8F. But, I have to say that the F4F appeals to me much more over the F6F and TBF. Maybe it wasn't the most maneuverable or powerful of the Grumman-Grown navy's stable but I like it just the same. Even though the F6F had the highest kill ratio of the war it seems to me the F4F pilots battled the cream of the Japanese pilots where the F6F pilots had the happy time of annihilating inexperienced kids. Two different wars almost. That said, the F4F in the right hands and used with the right tactics was a formidable machine in its own right.

06-27-2009, 05:35 PM	#2199
badbear Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 358	Thanks for the info terry will start searching now love the lightening.BB

06-27-2009, 10:10 PM	#2202
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,030	You can go away in a very unpolite fashion!! __________________

06-28-2009, 12:41 AM	#2204
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,149	I went to my art store and ended up with a $70 tab! - Revells 1/48 Spitfire - two 12 by 12 square cut balsa pieces at $4 each (Now I can play with some bases) - Some random small balsa pieces which I saw potential in making possible diorama features with, not sure what I can accomplish yet though. - New glue (other ran out). - Silver rattle-can paint - Paint palettes -I think thats it __________________

06-28-2009, 08:27 AM	#2205
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,511	Nice work guys... __________________

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