Regia Aeronautica GB II (06/15/09 to 06/15/10)

Guy - This is my practice kit before tackling the 1/48 JU-52.

http://gregers.7.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=103915#103915

Looking forward to seeing your smoke rings on your Veltro.  If you have Dave do them he might paint them in the shape of "cat paws".

Dave fantastic job on freehanding that camo. That model is giong to look really nice when it is done.

                                                                                              Soulcrusher

Not much to show, I got wheels in the gear. The L/G looks to be way fragile so I went ahead and mounted the plane on its supplied stand.

I feel a spotted fever coming on

 Very Clean looking Sean!  That is the type that had the twin tail version and another that had the conventional looking tail as well.  From what I read it made no diff in the performance though.  Just manufacturing mumble jumble.

 I can'rt wait to see it get that complex look to it from your planned paint job! I am betting it will look like a completely different model!

We need some excitement!  When is SC going to do that  What was it? RO-39?

I have a few more kits up my sleeve as well!  HehehehehE!

I agree, I like it in the all green thoug to be honest. But im sure the splotcho look will be a lot more appealing. Bin playing football again this morning and my legs and feet are aching something rotton LOL. No taking the P155 you mugs.

Ive double ordered my CANT 506B so i may have to build 2 of them LOL. The scheme ive settled on is the Medical scheme, with the Red crosses and the german crosses. Should be quite interesting try to get some variation to the plain white finish top and bottom. To get us in the mood, heres a few pcs of said beastie,

...Guy

Well it looks like its just me posting today. Where are you all. If you think a different time zone is a good excuse, your mistaken Mr's.

Anyhoos, ive been a painting today. I started on the lower surfaces, misting it on so as not to effect my pre-shade. I was quite happy with the result,

I needed a little more depth to the grey so i lightened the mix in the cup and sprayed the centres of the panels. The key is to not lighten it too much,

The pics dont really do it too much justice but it looks pretty good so far. A couple of hours later, i masked the thing up and squirted the top coat. Misting it on the same way as the bottom.

Ill lighten the panels again after ive had a cuppa.

More soon.

...Guy

Good to see your not snoozing at the bench Guy ,  Well I am Happy to see some Candy Stripes myself. I was hoping that would be the scheme you would pick.

I guess someday if I ever build a kit that has recessed panel lines I might try pre-shading  

I really like the 1/144 Spitfire - How many  planes of that size do you have ?

Summit wrote:

I really like the 1/144 Spitfire - How many  planes of that size do you have ?

Eh? Where di that come from LOL. I just have the MC. 200 and a Hurricane I built a while ago.

I know what you mean though about the striped 506b. It does look cool, but its an awfully big plane for me to do a NMF on. I did a bit of research on mine and apparantly it is a 506S and not a 'B'. The 'S' designation was for rescue planes.

...Guy

 Everyone survive the big V day?  Ack I am bushed!  I worked all week again that's two in a row and finally got a night off.

Guy you are rolling like a greased watermelen in the swimming pool again!   The 205 on the cute teddy napkins with smoke ring camo is cool indeed and the Cant (recall it's name) seaplane doo hicky looks like one of your cool winner projects as well!

 Playing soccer again? this has become a regular thing!  Does the Missus cheer from the sidelines or massage the acking old bones when you return ( victorious)  I notice you never say you if you win and I am not all that sure that Foos-ball at the local pub counts as athetic activity.

Sean I think I recognize that Candy Stiper!  Very nice! Got any dressed up as Mail ladies?  I haven't any luck with the mail lately!  Dave's fault yopu know.......

 See this batterie on my shoulder? I dare you to knock it off!

Aaron - Speaking of "Mail Ladies" you should of seen the one we had in Vegas - Wow~wee I think she had a night time job also

Hey do you have any "John Wayne's" stashed or left over from your soldier days ? Or had C-rats been phased out before you went in ?  My son has never had the privlage of seeing or using one. I cant find any here at my place. 

 I haven't seen one of those in years Sean. The C-rats went away in 1984 along with those 4 packs of Cigarettes that came with the meal.  LOL  I bet your son would think they were cool! Does't take too long for the novelty to wear off. LOL O boy you made me laugh!

 Sounds like I need to visit the Vegas Post Office!  Wonder why they call it Sin City?

Whens valentines day, I must get a card. Im glad you liked the Teddy napkin. Its actually kitchen roll. I use tonnes of the stuff. As for the smoke ring camo, I use any spare space with the leftovers in the AB to practise.

As for the football. Im loving it. I was fit as a butchers dog when i was a sprog but let it all go when i found alcohol and girls. Coming back to running around as a YOUNG 39 yr old, is killing me!! LOL As for winning, who cares. If im still standing at the end im chuffed (Chuffed is a good thing btw)

...Guy

Well here I am working with resin... again! You know what they say fall off the horse you gotta jump back on!

 Anybody recogognize this?  If so please tell me so I know which group build to post in. Yes things have gotten that confusing on my bench!

sfcmac wrote:

Anybody recogognize this?

CORSAIR

Wanna know how I figured it out?  Cuz I've got both of mine on my bench as we speak!

I like it being posted here just fine. Less pages to keep track of.. I am sure that "Blue Dude" will see this.

Daywalker wrote:

sfcmac wrote: Anybody recogognize this? CORSAIR Wanna know how I figured it out?  Cuz I've got both of mine on my bench as we speak!

Speak of the Devil

Aaron - What a fantastic job you have done I see this stuff went to the right person.

Summit wrote:

Daywalker wrote:  sfcmac wrote: Anybody recogognize this? CORSAIR Wanna know how I figured it out?  Cuz I've got both of mine on my bench as we speak! Speak of the Devil

Whats this then? I dont recall the RA having Corsairs in thier Airforce. Heck but why not. As Sean says, less GB's to check LOL.

Looking fine big boy. Looks like you havent sussed the camera yet though

...Guy

sfcmac wrote:

I should have the Italian aces decal sheet arriving tomorrow!

Tomorrow is a Holiday , no mail

Some great looking stuff in that pit there Aaron!

Guy, I ouldn't even dream of trying to run around a pitch in my condition.   Getting back on that Mtn. bike this spring is going to kill me after this past winter's hibernation! 

 OT Alert

Guy , Frank - I need to build a 109 E for my neighbor. His Father was shot down over the English Channel (year unknown to me) and would like the model to place next to the last picture taken of his Father. What 1/48 kit would you reccomend and markings that dont belong to an "Ace" ?

He said his last memory of his was  Father tossing that dagger and sticking it in the door of the kitchen making his Mom really mad !

Summit wrote:

What 1/48 kit would you reccomend and markings that dont belong to an "Ace" ?

Sean- 

I would recommend the Tamiya kit.  It comes in both the E-3 and E-4/7 version, but they are the same kit with different markings.  To be honest, that kit is my all-time favorite model kit to build bar none.  If you could find out any info about the unit he was from, I would be happy to help you with the markings that would be close to his.

Sean, Dave and Guy, very nice work and progress. There is a lot of wonderful stuff being built here. Keep up the great work lads

Steve

Daywalker wrote:

Summit wrote: What 1/48 kit would you reccomend and markings that dont belong to an "Ace" ? Sean-  I would recommend the Tamiya kit.  It comes in both the E-3 and E-4/7 version, but they are the same kit with different markings.  To be honest, that kit is my all-time favorite model kit to build bar none.  If you could find out any info about the unit he was from, I would be happy to help you with the markings that would be close to his.

I agree with Frank, the Tamiya E is a great model OOB. It should be fairly easy to find out what Staffel and what markings should be on the plane. I think you can even do it by email. Im being vague but i remember a while ago someone talking on the same subject. I think you have to contact the Bundesarciv and give the chaps name and they should be able to find out the rest.

Flying an E though, and being shot down in the channel, sings of Battle of Britain to me though.

...Guy

I would have to agree with the Tamiya E as the best of the bunch. I have quite a few in the stash and want to build as many different squadrons as possible with them. You can never have enough E's in the stash.

I am also currently building a 1/48 Monogram JU 52 for the IMS3 GB. That thing is a monster and has great detail inside and out. I also built the 1/72 Airfix version with skies and painted it like the JU52 in the beginning of Where Eagles Dare. One of my all time favourite movies.

Steve

Thanks guys for the input on the 109 kits.

Frank - Thanks for the links, I guess I should of typed Messerschmitt instead of 109-E

Steve - First thanks for the comments on the Cant.Z.   Wow a JU -52 with skies you gotta post some pics of that . "Where Eagles Dare" is a great movie. I will have to get it on DVD so my son can watch it. That is some of our best time we spend together is watching classics. Last old movie was "Grapes of Wrath" as he bacame a Henry Fonda fan after watching "Mister Roberts"

Ive built a few CA kits and theyre ok. They mostly cater for the more obscurer subjects so you have to deal with the issues of short run production, that being a fair bit of flash on the parts and, sometimes, iffy instructions. The plastic is generally good and they often come with loads of resin goodies. I like em personally. What you buying then from em?

...Guy

Oooh ooh, P.s My 205 has been painted, pics to come shortly. And wheres Count Mac Ula, i was expecting a call or visit from him today. Damn shoddy stuff old bean.

Guy -  What no pictures yet ? Here is the classic airframes I have been eyeing.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTED0&P=7

even comes with a Fiat CR 42 B