MR TOM SCHRY
I know that the P-51 Mustang gets all of the attention but in my opinion the British Spitfire, especially the early marks, was the most beautiful/elegant fighter of WWII.
The Spit is often cited...particularly by British commentators, as is entirely understandable...as the most aesthetically-pleasing fighter design, ever. It's hard to disagree; I love all marks of the Mustang, but to me its 'look' is a sleek and efficient well-designed machine...but not a sort of aerial 'work of art.' The Spitfire, on the other hand, with its elliptical wing shape and almost fish-like fuselage, is graceful...almost angelic...in a way few other warplanes have ever been.
MR TOM SCHRY
Now, is Revell's 1/32 Hawker Hurricane or their F4U Corsair, both from the late 60s or early 70s, next on your workbench?
I have the 'old' Hurricane -- and a lot of AM detail stuff for it -- in the stash.
I last did a super-detailed version of the similar-vintage Corsair in the late '80s -- it was literally the 'Baa Baa Blacksheep' boxing...but it's well past time to do another. (I've had several Waldron sets all ready for it, all this time!)
I'll probably do it as Ike Kepford's bird, since I did Boyington's...and I just can't resist that gorgeous 3-tone camouflage scheme!
Thanks to all for your comments.
Cheers