Finished.....x3.....ground attack/close support...

Army of One · May 05, 2011, 04:00:36 PM

Yep.....Academy 1/72.....its a lovely little kit....great subtle recessed panel lines and detail....and a steal/bargain from brother NARSES2.....but he won't part with his 1/72 Acad P-38....

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NARSES2 · May 06, 2011, 12:41:24 AM

Quote from: The Wooksta! on May 05, 2011, 08:08:10 AM
The Czechs almost chose the Fw 190D over the Bf 109 as they had about 100 airframes, so that one would have a toenail in reality.

There's an interesting Czech 190A (might be an F) in the Czech AF museum at Kleby. The spiel "suggests" some were assembled in Czechoslovakia post war. That's how I remember it anyway. Martin H may have other interpretations

Army of One · May 06, 2011, 06:31:29 AM

Oh.....this lot would need some escorts.....!! I got a few of those......like the Acad ones.....Chris (NARSES2) ain't got any in ur stash for sale have ya.....?

The Wooksta! · May 06, 2011, 06:52:47 AM

The Tamiya one knocks spots off any of the other Doras in 72nd. Although the wing's for a D-13 rather than a D-9.

NARSES2 · May 06, 2011, 07:57:21 AM

Quote from: Army of One on May 06, 2011, 06:31:29 AM
Oh.....this lot would need some escorts.....!! I got a few of those......like the Acad ones.....Chris (NARSES2) ain't got any in ur stash for sale have ya.....?

Not D's, might have some A's. Don't forget you have a Corsair and P.47 to pick up

Army of One · May 06, 2011, 01:38:17 PM

Mostly put together.....guns,wheels,ariel n prop will be done last...
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Army of One · May 10, 2011, 05:31:22 AM

Il-2 going together over the weekend....
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The panel was flat with no detail or decal......little bit of scrap plasic n moderate use of a very small set of drills et voila......!!

Army of One · May 10, 2011, 06:05:28 AM

First stage of cam on....
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Both still wet as the pic was taken....the Hs 129 will have to wait a bit...tryin to find a book in the loft on it that has some great pics of the 30mm pod underneath.....not sure about the 75mm one.....mind not made up yet....any ideas/arguments for or against I'll be glad to read them......

Army of One · May 17, 2011, 05:51:29 AM

This is how I'd like the He 129 to turn out.....
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Brian da Basher · May 17, 2011, 01:17:08 PM

An Israeli Stuka is sure to make 'em squirm!

This is a truly inspired idea. My hat's off to you!

Brian da Basher

Army of One · May 17, 2011, 01:54:40 PM

Many thanks......still wondering about the centreline gun.....the 75mm in a pod,a 30mm in a pod or use a FW190 twin 20mm pack that was mounted on the wing.....not as hard hitting though....anyone any ideas....?

Taiidantomcat · May 17, 2011, 02:06:30 PM

These are looking great! Flawless paint work as well

Army of One · June 02, 2011, 03:09:07 PM

Nearly there.....few things to do on each....
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Weaver · June 02, 2011, 03:25:20 PM

Great idea, and the paint looks superb!

Army of One · June 02, 2011, 03:32:56 PM

I had bought some rattle cans from Halfords......car paint obviously....(a lot cheaper for a lot more).....sprayed on a treat....stuff was really thin and gave a great finish,sort of satin. However....the colours didnt quite look like the sticker on the cap...

...the sand colour was more creamy.....the dark green was a bit brighter than expected and the dark brown was more a reddy colour....beautiful finish but completely wrong colours....back to the old paint tins and brush painted....gotta say that the grey Halfords primer is great....left that on as the underside colour on the Il2 and Hs129......