My stash just grew again 2025

[Rick Lowe]

IIRC, IRL the Hurricane IID was trialled briefly in Europe, before
1. the 3" RP became the standard ground attack ordnance and
2. the Hurri itself was being phased out by that time.

So, why not equip the Typhoon with the 'S' guns as a test/interim measure?

Simpler is fine, saves time for the next project! 

[McColm]

Won on eBay two built 1/72 models with the landing gear in the up position,  Both Grumman the EA-6B and the E-2C Hawkeye.
Bought for parts.

[DogfighterZen]

Received today from Superhobby...
1X Kelik 1/48 3D cockpit decal for Kittyhawk UH-1Y Venom
1X Red Fox 1/48 #D cockpit decal for Hobbyboss YF-23
1X New Ware 1/48 Mask set for Kittyhawk JAS-39 Gripen
1X KV models 1/72 Mask set for Italeri OH-58A Kiowa/Bell 206 Jet Ranger

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[jcf]

The primary reason for not using the Hurricane IID in the European theatre was the German AAA opposition. The Hurricanes were too vulnerable because of the attack profile that had to be followed, the IIDs had to fly too low, and too slow in order for the guns to be the most effective. With the rockets the aircraft could blast in at high speed, rip off a volley and be gone in seconds. Also the rockets had a demoralizing effect on the German soldiers because you could never tell where one would hit. That the S-Guns were far more accurate than the rockets in terms of taking out armour became irrelevant.

[Wardukw]

In the mail today ..a1/35th scale Modelcollect Fist of war German heavy tank E-75 mit 12.8cm L/55 Tiger III .
Basically a big king tiger tank with a 128mm gun 🔫 😎

[Rick Lowe]

The primary reason for not using the Hurricane IID in the European theatre was the German AAA opposition. The Hurricanes were too vulnerable because of the attack profile that had to be followed, the IIDs had to fly too low, and too slow in order for the guns to be the most effective. With the rockets the aircraft could blast in at high speed, rip off a volley and be gone in seconds. Also the rockets had a demoralizing effect on the German soldiers because you could never tell where one would hit. That the S-Guns were far more accurate than the rockets in terms of taking out armour became irrelevant.

That makes sense. 

[zenrat]

From BNA.  A Hobby Boss 1/48 Fat Max.

Fat Max. by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

[McColm]

Bought on eBay: three cans of rattle spray acrylic grey primer and a 1/72 Mach2 Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic model kit. The Atlantic will be used for parts.

[Weaver]

From Hannants, because I had it on backorder:

KP 1/72nd Pilatus PC-9M "Other services" boxing. (That's Irish, Mexican and Omani).

[Gondor]

From Colin Freightdog

1 x 1/72 Freightdog FDR72055 BAe Harrier GR.3 corrected tail fin (for Airfix Kit)

2 x 1/72 MB.5 undercarriage leg sets in white metal 

Gondor

[McColm]

At last I have found a Triang Pullman with the grey and blue BR livery which runs, power car plus dummy power car. They are a bit playworn but this fits with my conversion, the previous pair will donate their bodyshells to become a middle carriage. The spare power car will become the testbed for the Dapol/Kitmaster locomotive Deltic 01.

[Wardukw]

From BNA.  A Hobby Boss 1/48 Fat Max.

Fat Max. by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

Had a Trumpeter Dicker Max donkeys back Fred..will be cool to see the differences 

[The Wooksta!]

I'd lay odds on it being the same kit, given that Trumpeter and Hobbyboss are effectively the same company.

[McColm]

Another win on eBay, a built 1/72 C-130 RAAF which is in need of some repairs. This would be a candidate for the Lockheed L-400 , twin engine C-130.
I might have some spare parts in the stash or need to buy some aftermarket parts. Plenty of PSR on the wings with the removal of the outer engines and a new paint job.

[Captain Canada]

Back in Windsor working, so hit Windsor Hobbies for some supplies. Mostly went in to get paints, but I snagged  72nd scale Academy F-4U1 to build while I'm sat about the hotel.