World at War 1939-1940 Group Build

Welcome to the GB, Dan; glad to have you with us.  This sounds like a very intriguing project!  I look forward to seeing it.

I've updated the front page.

Checkmate. I'd like to join in with a build of Tamiya's 1/35 German Field Kitchen - Diorama using both the Gulaschkanone horse drawn and Feldkuche in a rest area along a French road (May 1940). Use a couple additional figures and horses. Armor86 

Thank you sir. Working in the cockpit alone has me searching ebay for more of these Hobbycraft 109s. I already had 3 others in the stash, and am now itching for an excuse to make them... I think the 109 bug has bitten another victim

Nice start aj.

It's working out nicely, ajd.  That cockpit is more detailed than some 109E's I've seen, including the one I'll be building.

It was only the PZL that made me think that, I recalled those letters being used for another Polish plane.

adj the motor was , I think the 700 kW (950 hp) Gnome Rhone 14N-07

Bish, it is indeed Polish. The PZL 24 was the export version of the PZL 11, Poland's "front line fighter" when the *** invaded. Since the PZL 11 used a license built Bristol Mercury motor that they couldn't sell as an export, they had to replace it with some French radial I can't remember in the 24. It actually held the world speed record for a radial engined fighter for a little while. The PZL 24 was exported to Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania. And possibly Turkey I think.

Hey zvezda, I have that same kit, except its the Bulgarian version. I agree, it looks really nice. Except mine is missing the resin radiator sadly :(

Now that's something a bit different Zvezda. I take it this is a Polish built aircraft.

Nice looking aircraft, Z.  It has an interesting look to it.  I know what you mean about time being a luxury.  It's hard getting some consistent work done.  Still, there's plenty of time left in the build!

There was a lot of progress up to this day.

I opened MIRAGE's box and took a look at the pit pieces.  It seems like a very nice kit, has some resin and PE parts etc.

That's all...

Modelling time has become a luxury I'm afraid.

The plane I shall build is the one depicted on the box art.

Nice work, Theuns.  Looks like the kit builds up very well.  I see Airfix finally added the shell ejection ports on the bottom of the wings.  On their old Hurricane, I always had to add them with black decal stock.

My 1/72 Huricaine so far. Ready for final sanding.

Good luck with you next projects, Steve!

Thank you Checkmate,

It was fun.

Now on to finish a few others.

The front page has been updated to show modelcrazy's Type 97 Chi Ha.  Great work, Steve.  It's been a pleasure to see this come together, and to have you participate in the build.

Take the badge!  And don't be a stranger!

I do like "yellow 13" LOL

Theuns

Checkmate,

I believe the second pic will do, the close-up of the side.

Thank you sir.

I personally am leaning towards yellow 13, with the witch riding a broomstick. But I an also really warming up to white 3 (right hand side half way down) that death rider looks really cool. Although I still haven't figured out why he is wielding an umbrella haha

You've got a lot of great looking choices, ajd.  Personally, I would find it tough to choose.

Great works, Steve.  Outstanding dioramic setting.  And you're the first to finish.  Congratulations.

The landscaping is excellent!  Very realistic and, well, dirty looking.

Do you have a preference for the photo on the front page?

Looking good, Theuns.  Very anxious to see how this comes together.

Steve, that's a really nice build, I like it a lot.

Agree! love the base,really gives it some feel.

Theuns

Wow, I really like your Type 97.  Great paint and weathering!  Really like the base too!

Steve

Finished the Type 97 Chi Ha. It is depicted hull down in a crater waiting for something to happen.

As usual, feedback and comments are welcome. Steve

Sorry no sprue shots of my new tool Airfix Hurricaine Mk1 1/72.

Here is the rather nice wheelwell detail, it is built up from 4 pieces in the bottom section of the wing

Theuns