IA-26 Cabure

[axel]

The idea of ​​this model is to make a "what if" as if the Second World War had continued and South America had intervened during 1946
Well my idea is to make the IA-26 Cabure, Argentine interceptor fighter belonging to Group 12  "Juan Manuel de Rosas", acting in Morocco, escorting Axis incursions into southern Spain and France.
I hope you like it.

[NARSES2]

Interesting build 

[Gondor]

I am simply wondering why Axis Forces would be making incursions into Spain considering that Franco was a Fascist

Gondor

[Ed S]

Looks good to me. What kit did you use as the base for this?

Ed

[sequoiaranger]

Gondor...>I am simply wondering why Axis Forces would be making incursions into Spain considering that Franco was a Fascist<

Well, Hitler *TRIED* to enlist Franco's help in the war and he balked. All Franco would consent to do was send an expeditionary force into Russia (Blue Division), but would NOT co-operate against the British. Maybe Hitler gave him an offer he couldn't refuse (or, if he did refuse, Hitlerian forces would FORCE themselves into Spain).

Seems a little far-fetched that Argentine forces could even GET to N. Africa (that is, in WHOSE transports with WHAT navy to defeat the pervasive Anglo-Allied Navy with Midways, Iowas, and Vanguards??), but who am I to squelch a whif??

I like the plane--good job Axel.

Are those ISRAELI markings on the aircraft??   Oh--EIGHT-point stars, not six. Oh well.

[CANSO]

...Well my idea is to make the IA-26 Cabure, Argentine interceptor

Love all pushers & canards! Who were the "donors" besides Me-109G-6?

[axel]

Hi:

Thank you all fo your comments.
Gondor,you're right. Franco was a fascist, but also an opportunistic in foreign policy and its commitment to the Axis countries was always warm. In this alternative history turned to the side of the Allies when the pressure of the U.S. and Britain seemed more promising than the offers from Italy and Germany.
The rosettes of the plane are inspired by the "federal star" a symbol that was used during the government of Rosas.
In addition to the Bf109 g6 I  use parts of a F4U Corsair and the wing root of a Mitsubishi F-1

[NARSES2]

Must admit I have a scenario where Central and S America gets involved in WWII much more then they did in reality. Countries take advantage of the percieved weakness of the USA after her defeat at Midway to try and settle old scores left over from the 19th Century.

I've read a couple of books on S American 19th Century history over the last two years or so and it's a fascinating subject. Lots of ideas which can be taken forward to the 20th Century

(I've merged the 2 existing threads on this attractive model. Don't think I've lost anything but if I have then you can only blame me)