Recent content by vampirella

I didn't want to push anyone in that directin but the Army color thing also crossed my mind at some point in the past... I am happy to see someone like you having the same idea. Interesting taht the version in the Museum is a Navy version, weapons and all... actually that statement of the...

arigato gosaimasu, Shinpachi-san!! wonderful. It is interesting that he was an officer himself, first hand information is very valuable. actually one question remains to me - is this color mentioned for the J8M alone or does he say that the light green was supposed to be the future...

So this is a color which was scheduled for future production to replace the dark green in general (also other planes) or was it special for the J8M? interesting! never heared that before. is the book stating a reference document where this is coming from? as others are also interested...

Hello Shinpachi-san! This is all great information and great pictures of The J8M! But what about this color? Is there any information available on what basis this color was chosen for the restoration? it is so striking unusual. thanks for any inpu here :)

from my place I cannot access most WWII militaria auctions on Ebay... swastika and such stuff... whatever. actually thanks for the link ToughOmbre

it is for fun and decoration purpose and I don't want to spend collectors money on that (money that I do not have actually;) )

I am not sure where exactly to place this - i think it is general enough to place it here. I am thinking about getting myself a replica Luftwaffe cap but I have no clue where I could get such a thing for *reasonable* price. I don't want an original or as-good-as for a few hundered bucks...

Hi, I am new to this board and wanted to say a quick hello! Some of you might have seen my posting in the model section, thanks to them and hello to the rest. My main interests in this area are Luftwaffe Tech, sim gaming (Il2) and some model building. I wish you all well and see you...

thanks a lot guys :)

Hi, this is my first post in this forum, let me say hello! to bring something I want to share a few pics of my 262 clear edition: It is the white 3 which is on display in munich, the real thing also with some (not that large though) clear inserts to offer a view into the body, enjoy: