Spanish Civil War GB.

Hi folks! Mind if I hop into this GB?

I have the Academy 1/48 Bf-109D and this looks like a good opportunity to build it. It's also only the second 1/48 plane I've built, so it could be interesting. I'll probably go for the scheme that isn't Molders - everyone seems to do that one!

 I'm planning on getting a compressor and I'm out of gas so it might be a while before I start in earnest!

Here's a pic of the kit...

The first badge looks good to me.  Don't forget the Forum restrictions on GB badge sizes.

Regards,  Rick

Karl...Happy you liked the badge. Yes, the Civil war devided the Spaniards badly, like you say, even today there is a shadow of it in Spain. I go to Spain every two years and you have to be careful when you talk about it for the factions are still brewing, many " grandfathers" of today were killed there, so the third generation, which today are around 60|-70 years old still are bitter. To many it is an insult to go to Franco's grave, " El valle de los Caidos", and not many tourists go....a very "cold" and sad place for it was built by prisoners of war!!!!! for Franco!!!...............but Spain is just beautiful and the people are fantastic, very kind and willing to help any way they can.. Love the place.

You are so right on the air war. All kinds of planes flew there and so many wonderful air stories!!!!I have many books full of great tales and good photos. The air war was "intensive" to say the least, both Germany and Italy brought in all kinds of planes and the Republicans put out everything they had. The Boeing P-26 was there, as well as some Fairchilds and Wacos....you name it, it probably flew the skies. And as you know it was a testing ground for the Luftwaffe. I hope to make an 1/48 scale HE 45 sometime in the future. So thanks to you for the great, Group Build............." No pasaran"

Gera

There are many old posters and pictures....I modified this one>

Here are two sizes>

This is a little bit more meaningful!!!!! Pasted all over Madrid in 1937... "No Pasaran".or "They will never pass".....

As you probably have read, the war was very bloody and very hard on all Spaniards.....The air war was very interesting and "fierce" there are many books about it and takes years to read. Understanding it is very interesting and incredible stories came about.......the "Chato" was outstanding, but so many planes flew in it that also gave a good battle. The Italian Cr/32 was the F-16 of its day!!!!!

Will send a badge for you tonight..........hope you can use it.

Limited run kits are a whole new experience Joe.  Wish you the best with the build.

Regards,  Rick

I opened the Huma kit to take a peak...wow.  Though I have never built a limited run kit, I have the feeling I am about too...

No location pins, thick and soft plastic and LOTS of flash...

Note to self...get Squadron Green and a gross of sanding sticks....

KJ200 wrote:

Scott, Republican markings are pretty straight foward, usually red wing tips and fuselage band with the tricolour rudder. See the link below: http://usuarios.lycos.es/mrodval/GC37901.HTM Shouldn't be too difficult to mask and paint. Karl

I see what you mean, I've been looking at some color profiles and photographs and I might be able to get away with that approach.  The only gotcha might be any personalized markings, but other than that you're right about being able to mask and paint most of it.

Put me down for a 1/32 Special Hobby Polikarpov I-16 type 10. 

I read a review of the kit recently and it stated it had 3 sets markings in Soviet Service and 1 set from the Spanish Civil War.  I just opened the kit and it only had the Soviet Markings.     Hopefully I can track down some aftermarket decals for this kit.

KJ200 wrote:

Scott, have you see that Eduard have just launched an early Rata, ideal for the Civil War? See the link below for a review; http://kits.kitreview.com/eduard81486reviewbg_1.htm Karl

Guys,

This year is 70th anniversary of the beginning of Civil War in Spain (1936-1939)

DISHMODELS.RU presents a VIRTUAL SCALE MODEL CONTEST "SPAIN IN FLAMES" which takes place this summer.

Everybody  interested in this event  please follow link below to learn about the rules and deadlines of the contest

http://www.dishmodels.ru/spain2006/index_e.htm

Hey Karl,

I may want to add an Arado 68.  I just picked up the Huma kit.  Depending on what is in the box will determine wwther or not I include it.

A little.....

BUMP.....

......just to get things back on the front page.

I need to sort out a badge for this, have the piccie, just need to figure out how to add the words on Photoshop.

Karl

Absolutely!  Fringe forgives all!

Any suggestions on colour charts for this build, I am thinking as a pre-war the codes may not be the same, especially for in-theatre applications.

JoeRugby wrote:

Hey Tom, check this out before dropping your scheckles on the Roden... http://www.modelingmadness.com/reviews/preww2/fordham111.htm By the way...I am in  with a HS123