Norway WWII Group Build 2009

Really nice job! I like the light weathering! and the panel lining...   And now, soldier, get your badge

Congratulations on a job well done!

-Lasse 

Stickpusher

Fantastic job looks great really like the panel line shading

Jason

 Hey stikpusher, The Mosquito looks great! The #1 GB requirement(have fun) was met. I liked the research also. IMO the historical aspect of a build is as important as the build itself. Top marks.

 Mobious

Shocking but true, I actually finished a GB kit well in advance of the deadline. Here she is, my 105 Sqn. Mosquito B. IV. As I posted previously, this particular Mossie was in 105 Sqn at the time of the Oslo raid, but I can not say conclusively if it did or did not go on that mission. But since 105 Sqn did that mission, she will represent. This has to be the quickest build and finishing job I have  done on a kit in years. I also think that it shows in some places as a result. A good fun build of a classic kit and a good learning experience.

I hope you like....

HUXY, PM sent regarding possibilites. I have spent some time looking but there is more info on the naval battle than the ground war.

Interesting that most of the online info just about ignores the Norway 2 month defense YET it was a strategic need of the 3rd Reich for raw materials to keep their war machine going.

from what I gathered the Norway army was either still using horses or was infantry {ok, a bunch were on skis }. did they use any motorized trucks/tanks that could be modeled? I would prefer to model something to honor Norway's fight {don't have a problem modeling German stuff}I will do a soft skin Axis if that is all that I can do in 1/48th

Nice to see it arrived. Is it any better than the old one

Jason

Even with compliments!!  Well, I still have to figure out a colour to paint my plane in..  I'm thinking about an over light grey... 

Skitpusher

Looks great sometimes less decals are better no I have to get going on mine

Jason

Wow.. great lesson, Stikpusher!!

Any ways you could mail/PM me some of the photos?  

Thank you Huxy. 

There were four aircraft involved in the mission to Oslo Gestapo HQ from 105 Squadron (code letters GB). The markings, serial number and code letter "P", on this particular aircraft was assigned to 105 Sqn at that time based on my references but I can not say definitively if it was or was not on that mission. The only aircraft in the squadron I did know the code letter and serial number for I did not have the decals for in my supplies. One aircraft on that mission was shot down by FW-190s. Since the one I am representing was lost on a mission to Eindhoven Holland in 1943, I know it is not the one shot down. But it could have been one of the remaining two aircraft. That is the best I can do at this time based on what I have.

Yes, the Testors MM Ocean Grey has a bluish tint. That is one of the reasons I picked it. I like their shade of the color. I think it is more pronounced witht he lighting and the flash. I also have a color shot in my prime reference of this particular aircraft while new, before assignment to 105 Sqn. The Ocean Grey color is not too far off when compared to the photo.

Really good work.. I envy you... But it looks a little blue?

And sure those markings are of the Mossie who attacked GeStaPo?

Thanks Mo,

I airbrushed several light misty coats on this morning. The air was pretty cool (for here) and kind of damp so I gave it several hours to dry and cure as the day warmed up. I put the decals on using Micro Set. Most of the surfaces under the decals are pretty smooth/flat, so I am doubting I will need any Micro Sol when I check them in the morning, except perhaps on the right side of the fuselage.

hey Stikpusher, nice work on the decals. The future coat looks really smooth. Is that several thinned coats of future? The decals look like they're settled nicely into that future.

 Mo

I'm glad you guys like the progress. This morning I sprayed on a coat of Future and in the afternoon I applied the decals. The markings are very basic for this aircraft.

stikpusher
THe camo looks great

Jason

 Hey stikpusher, camo looks great! Very nice paint work! I'll be looking forward to progress updates.

 Mo

Mobious wrote:

Looking good stikpusher. I'll be looking for a camoflaged Mosquito!

Here ya go...

Yeah.. You try to spot a camoflagued Mossie

Looking awsome though, Stikpusher!!!

Recieved my Propellor today...  I'll get a picture up..

-Lasse 

All these kits are looking real good!

I began painting today. Got the bottom airbrushed in Testors Enamel MM Sea Grey Medium. Tomorrow I will do the topside colors/pattern.

So far things are moving along well...

Huxy- here's a nice link. Still working on the color spec. The drawing looks kinda silver.

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww15/f/46/113/0

Mobious,Huxy thank you the ip is the kit decal. The rest is promodellers light wash which came out fairly nice for my fisrt time with the stuff. This condor has quite the interior in it which I should be able to do more to tonite>

JAson

Jay12472, that's one Excellent cockpit so far! Especially the instrumentpanel.. Atleast what I can see of it..  Really nice..

And I love the mossie too!

I'm still awaiting the propellor, and I got some airbrush problems...   What colour should I paint it in? Here's a picture of a surviving RNoAF Gloster Gladiator, number 427:

 Anyone know what vallejo/Tamiya colour that would be??  Thanks in advance!!

Also, this GB goes better than I could ever wish for...  The first one I host..   Glad to see you chaps enjoying it!!

 Hello Jay12472, That's an impressive instrument panel. 1/72 is sooo small these old guyz eyez have trouble with 1/48. Looks like you are off to a good start. Will be looking forward to progress updates.

 Mobious

Hey guys I've started on the condor and here are some pics of what I've got done

The pics arent't the best sorry

feel free to comment

Jason