Darwin Defender With A Difference

oz rb fan · February 24, 2010, 05:11:54 AM

this is my first post here and also my first what if

it's a westland whirlwind from 457 sqn raaf based in Darwin.
England would give up precious sptifires for Australia so they sent two squadrons of whirlwinds to defend the northern parts of australia these were used with some success,though it was a close called thing.
thanks for looking
paul

The Rat · February 24, 2010, 05:23:20 AM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I LOVE a guy who knows how to make an introduction! Excellent idea and presentation!

NARSES2 · February 24, 2010, 06:00:28 AM

Superb model of one of my favourite aircraft.

Which kit is it ?

ysi_maniac · February 24, 2010, 06:05:08 AM

Very nice!

oz rb fan · February 24, 2010, 06:36:49 AM

thanks guys
it's the series 2 airfix kit,the marking are from a set of spitfire decals i had lying around.
i'm now hanging for the new special hobbies whirlwind

NARSES2 · February 24, 2010, 06:38:39 AM

Quote from: oz rb fan on February 24, 2010, 06:36:49 AM

i'm now hanging for the new special hobbies whirlwind

Me to

Tophe · February 24, 2010, 09:40:20 AM

Wellcome!

Nice model and unusual colours for such a plane

PR19_Kit · February 24, 2010, 10:38:48 AM

There's nothing wrong with a Whirlwind that a couple of Merlins wouldn't have corrected. That and a set of RAAF roundels of course.

That looks just SO right in that scheme, and I bet those 4 x 20 mm made short work of any Zero that was silly enough to get close.

sequoiaranger · February 24, 2010, 11:11:52 AM

I love those pugnacious Whirlwinds.

I made a "whif" Grumman F5F/G-50 with the same kind of look. Will be doing a "twin-engined Zero" one of these days, too. Welcome to the asylum.

kitnut617 · February 24, 2010, 12:34:50 PM

One of my fav's too, and a really good idea for it to boot

lancer · February 24, 2010, 12:57:33 PM

Quote from: oz rb fan on February 24, 2010, 06:36:49 AM
i'm now hanging for the new special hobbies whirlwind

Of which I have 2 and very nice they arwe too.

Hell of any entrance mate, and the Whirlwind and that cammo scheme seem destined for each other.

ChernayaAkula · February 24, 2010, 09:34:15 PM

Place it between a couple of real world builds and no one would notice!

NARSES2 · February 25, 2010, 01:53:43 AM

Quote from: lancer on February 24, 2010, 12:57:33 PM
Quote from: oz rb fan on February 24, 2010, 06:36:49 AM
i'm now hanging for the new special hobbies whirlwind

Of which I have 2 and very nice they arwe too.

Didn't think they were out yet Lance ?

oz rb fan · February 25, 2010, 06:06:59 AM

thanks guy's
i'm also puzzled i didnt think the s.h whirlies were out yet,i need lots for the idea's i have

tc2324 · February 25, 2010, 03:10:31 PM

Not bad at all for a first post and introduction.

Welcome and good job..