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What if WW2 never happened?

Started by Devilfish, May 30, 2018, 11:45:31 PM

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Devilfish

May 30, 2018, 11:45:31 PM
So, we'll accept that Hitler took power and set Germany on the path to war.  But, in 1937, after he reveals his plans to his subordinates, for world domination, several of the Generals are horrified that Germany could be plunged into another horrific war.
Hitler and his main henchmen are "removed" in early 1938.

Fast forward to 1945, and a now recovered Germany is hosting an airshow at Berlin Tempelhof.

The RAF send over some of it's premier fighters for display.

One of these is the Boulton Paul Defiant, seen as the premier anti-bomber fighter. Resplendent in it's highly polished metalwork, the Defiant, along with the RAF's main frontline fighter, the Hurricane, were stars of the show.

DSC_0018 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

DSC_0020 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

DSC_0019 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

DSC_0021 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

DSC_0023 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

DSC_0022 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

TheChronicOne

#1
May 31, 2018, 01:57:23 AM
Wow, that looks fantastic!!! Excellent work.  :mellow: :mellow: :mellow: :mellow:
-Sprues McDuck-

Hotte

#2
May 31, 2018, 02:05:35 AM
Nice bird  :thumbsup:

Hotte

Dizzyfugu

#3
May 31, 2018, 02:12:33 AM
Pretty. I like the yellow wheel discs a lot, very retro.

Knightflyer

#4
May 31, 2018, 02:20:09 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on May 31, 2018, 02:12:33 AM
Pretty. I like the yellow wheel discs a lot, very retro.

Yes I like it too  ;D Regarding coloured wheel discs (which I know was 'the norm' pre-war with non retractable undercarriage) I always wondered if the fashion for aircraft with retractable undercarriage might have been to colour the wheel-bay doors?
Oh to be whiffing again :-(

zenrat

#5
May 31, 2018, 03:19:02 AM
 :thumbsup:

I can picture a Battle in a similar scheme.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Devilfish

#6
May 31, 2018, 03:21:08 AM
Quote from: zenrat on May 31, 2018, 03:19:02 AM
:thumbsup:

I can picture a Battle in a similar scheme.

If Airfix bring one out...... ;)

Got a Hurricane almost done too

loupgarou

#7
May 31, 2018, 05:03:39 AM
Beautiful metal work!  :thumbsup:
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

PR19_Kit

#8
May 31, 2018, 05:35:16 AM
Quote from: Devilfish on May 30, 2018, 11:45:31 PM

Hitler and his main henchmen are "removed" in early 1938.


I especially like that bit............  :thumbsup:

What a MAGNIFICENT model, the NMF is to die for.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Quote from: Devilfish on May 31, 2018, 03:21:08 AM
Quote from: zenrat on May 31, 2018, 03:19:02 AM
:thumbsup:

I can picture a Battle in a similar scheme.

If Airfix bring one out...... ;)


They did years ago, but I'm not sure you'd want to build one........  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Devilfish

#9
May 31, 2018, 05:49:22 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 31, 2018, 05:35:16 AM
Quote from: Devilfish on May 30, 2018, 11:45:31 PM

Hitler and his main henchmen are "removed" in early 1938.


I especially like that bit............  :thumbsup:

What a MAGNIFICENT model, the NMF is to die for.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Quote from: Devilfish on May 31, 2018, 03:21:08 AM
Quote from: zenrat on May 31, 2018, 03:19:02 AM
:thumbsup:

I can picture a Battle in a similar scheme.

If Airfix bring one out...... ;)


They did years ago, but I'm not sure you'd want to build one........  ;D

I have built a few, but I meant in a real scale, lol  :thumbsup:

NARSES2

#10
May 31, 2018, 07:56:04 AM
To answer your question. I'd probably not be here to start with  ;)

Magnificent model, glorious natural metal finish  :bow: It's also a very interesting scenario
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Devilfish

#11
May 31, 2018, 08:03:10 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 31, 2018, 07:56:04 AM
To answer your question. I'd probably not be here to start with  ;)

Neither would I!

NARSES2

#12
May 31, 2018, 08:06:40 AM
Quote from: Devilfish on May 31, 2018, 08:03:10 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 31, 2018, 07:56:04 AM
To answer your question. I'd probably not be here to start with  ;)

Neither would I!

Yup it's amazing how many of us of a certain ages parents met because of the War. And then the whole chain reaction/house of cards started  ;D
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Charlie_c67

#13
May 31, 2018, 09:06:00 AM
I'd suggest 1940 as a more likely time for this lovely model to be shown off at the Tempelhoff air show. With the removal of Hitler however, one wonders if WW2 would've had Europe vs the USSR instead, after all, I believe he wanted to push down through the Caucasus to get to the Middle East Oil, and through Afghanistan to get to the British Raj...
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andrewj

#14
May 31, 2018, 09:08:23 AM
Lovely finish , nice concept very well executed ,like it a lot.

Andrew
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