Battle of Britain GB 2008 - 21 June to 31 Oct 08

Thanks Frank !

Yup it is the famous Donal . Sure I got thspicture

Thanks for the info on P7370. It may indicate that both of the Spits were "A".

Until proven "guilty" I will use ZP*S for my markings.

Sourcer: "Samoloty z Szachownica" #25  ISSBN 1643-5702 pg:27

Priginally piloted by Henryk Szczesny (Polish insignia on a port side. This aircraft had a crash landing on Nov 8, 1940 while piloted by some other pilot. Nice that someone took this picture. It may be only one "marked Polish Spitfire" during BoB. Polish pilots were flying spitfires in 74 and 603. Most  Polish pilots were flying Hurricanes during that time.

Greg,

I did a little more digging, and found this:

Click here!

The speak of 74 Squadron using the Mk.I until September of 1940, then converting to the Mk.IIa.  After the BoB, they converted to the Mk.Vb.  SO, I think you would be safe making it a Mk.IIa, but for the serial number I'll keep looking.  Hope that helps!

KJ200 wrote:

Damn! I've only just spotted this GB, just as I complete my Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk1. Put me down as a starter. Haven't a clue what I'll end up building, but I'm sure I'll sort something out. Karl

Karl,LOL, I'm finishing up my Tamiya Mk.I right now!  Looks like we are both in the same boat.  I put you down on the list, and to the GB!

***BUMP!***

I am sure you can join ! Probobly under a condition you will play BoB every tiime you enter your workshop modeling BoB subject I know I will , my DVD is already oaded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9EmAM9A5-A 

music : Republika :"Do not ask for Poland" 

and my favored one: August 30, 1940 .... Repeat Please ...

Repeat Please 

and one more so everyone will know why I am doing it

Fighters

This sounds like such a neat GB. My main build is going to be a Revel He-111. I have shed loads of AM stuff for it and i also plan on doing a complete rescribe as it has raised panel lines. Should be cool. If times on my side ive got a Hasagawa ME 109E that i will also build. Hopefully (If i can find em) in Gunther Ralls colours. I have a feeling he was the most succesfull BOB pilot.

...Guy

OK Darren count me in on this one! I just can not resist signing up for a BoB group build. I think I have just the kit for this build. Classic Airframes  65 BoB aniversary edition Hurricane MK I with fabric cover wings. Markings for the 56 Squadron  11 group Rochford Kent August 1940. According to my research even though they had switched production over to metal wings many of the old fabric wing Hurricanes fought on with their fabric wings all through the BoB. Some aircraft received new metal wing upgrades but not all. This particular aircraft did not though it did have its propeller upgraded to the three bladed DeHavilland prop. When I saw my buddy daywaker was sign up then I knew I had to join in! The start date should work out good for me also.

                                                                               Soulcrusher

gzt wrote:

I know I will , my DVD is already oaded

"Repeat please!"  is my favorite part of the whole movie. 

I added you guys to the list, which I will give to darson when he returns from holiday.

everybody!  This GB is going to be a blast, I can feel it!

Daywalker wrote:

everybody!  This GB is going to be a blast, I can feel it!

Sure is buddy! I am definitely stoked for it. My build is for sure the Tamiya E-3 in 1/48. I'm still not sure about which scheme I'm using, but I got my references, some nice resin & PE for the 'pit and elsewhere, resin wheels, and a neat set of moskit exhausts I've been dyin' to use! It's been a while since I built a 109 (used to be all I built), so this GB is going to rekindle some pleasant memories for me.

Outstanding Mike!  I bet you're excited to start this one.

Any leanings on the markings?

Hey Tanky, long time no see.  Great to have you with us.

Regards,  Rick

I'm going to start with this, and if I get that done I might do the spitfire MK. I as well.

phoenix7187 wrote:

I'm going to start with this, and if I get that done I might do the spitfire MK. I as well.

Great choice!  Same one as I am building.  I also have a set of Aeromasters for mine, "The final Throes pt. III".  Looking forward to building with you!

Fellas, I updated my list, and shall hand it to the C.I.C. when he returns.

Frank,

do not forget about me I am going to make Tamiya 1/48 Mk IIA with 74 RAF squadron. Decals combined plus masked painted insignia enough fights with decals on those  

Not to worry Greg!  You're on the list.  I am looking forward to seeing your Spitfire!

Andrew- Are you sure there isn't another aircraft you would like to build here?  I would hate to see you leave.

raptordriver wrote:

Sorry can you take me off the list? I am building the Bf-110 D-2 apparently they weren't in the battle.

do not leave !!!

Daywalker wrote:

Outstanding Mike!  I bet you're excited to start this one. Any leanings on the markings?

I've got it narrowed down to 4 choices Frank. Two for sure were involved in the BoB, but I'm not certain about the other two. The time frame seems to indicate that they could have been, but I have no definite proof one way or the other yet.

raptordriver wrote:

Ok I shall try to stay. I can possibly do the Bf-110 C-4 version. But I kinda need help on this one, has anyone ever built the 1.48 Fujimi Bf-110 kit? The color instructions are nonsence. I know what colors the D verson's are but what about the C? Theres four colors. The top is RLM 75&74 but theres another gray. Its called RLM Gray. Maybe I should post pics of the paint scheme.

That would be RLM 02.

Regards,  Rick

raptordriver wrote:

Ok I shall try to stay. I can possibly do the Bf-110 C-4 version. But I kinda need help on this one, has anyone ever built the 1.48 Fujimi Bf-110 kit? The color instructions are nonsence. I know what colors the D verson's are but what about the C? Theres four colors. The top is RLM 75&74 but theres another gray. Its called RLM Gray. Maybe I should post pics of the paint scheme.

 I have built the Fujimi 110, really enjoyed it. Looked around at what I have. I have in my mega stash an excellent Edward 1/48 110C and the Reveille 1/32 Me 110 C along with another Fujimi kit. If you would like I could send some pics of their paint schemes directions.

Be careful with kit painting instructions.  The RLM 74/75/76 scheme was introduced very late in the BoB time frame.  Very early in the conflict, they were still painted in the RLM 70/71/65 scheme, but most of the BoB Luftwaffe fighter aircraft were painted in the RLM 02/71/65 scheme.  RLM 02 Grau was the basic cockpit color until replaced by the RLM 66. RLM 02 was also used extensively as a mottle color & for wheel bays & gear door interiors.

Regards,  Rick

Mike- I got my decals yesterday from Squadron, gonna go with the second option Black 8 I think.  Looking forward to yours!

rjkplasticmod wrote:

Hey Tanky, long time no see.  Great to have you with us. Regards,  Rick

Thanks Rick.