Recent content by parsifal

Im sorry but I don't agree. Torpedo bombers, operating with other torpedo bombers could employ anvil tactics and be very effective against shipping,, with comparable loss rates to divebomber attacks. Level bombers, operating at very low level, in concert with aircraft used in flak suppression...

prop has been corrected. canopy (less the slide) is also fitted, though I am not entirely happy with the fit aft. I might be stuck with it as the radio mast is also in place and there would be a strong risk I would break something if I tried to remove it . Im very happy with the canopy frames...

Anyway, whichever way I go there is abig first for me, tackling LW mottle scheme. I'm thinking of tackling it with freehand airbrush, pressure settings dialled right down . will be a challenge I think

yes I think so. The image you provided that link to and my kit supplied profile are similar. the date given for your profile is 1944, and the location is Kalamaki, Greece, mine is 1943 (and a separate B&W line drawing saying 1942, (location undecipherable, written in Japanese), with the kit...

Im not sure about whether one of my possible nominations will fit the bill, so I will throw it open for a bit of discussion. I have a 1/48 bf109g by ARII. one of the schemes is a G-6 TROP from 7/JG27, which the historical blurb says was based at vienna. however my own research has that unit...

Its been some time since I last posted to my diary. Ive made some steady progress n that time just edging forward slowly. Canopy and Landing gear are painted along with various parts yet to be attached Tailwheel and hook Further detail to LG wheelbays added....needs further tidy up...

I don't know how you do those IP details, but they look bloody marvellous. Good enough to bottle and sell I think.....

Masking looks very precise and the paint work is marvelous glenn

A well deserved win Glenn. Congratualtions

Man that looks good. Have been thinking about the short history you provided about this aircraft. It just shows that the victory at Pearl Harbour was not a bloodless victory and that IJN was losing critical air leaders as well as (virtually) irreplaceable experienced aircrew from the very...

Very nice Geo. Should do well I think

Nice work, and quick alright....

Nice work. Love the kitten

Great effort Luis. looking forward to the next instalment

Very impressive results Chad