1/48 OS2U Kingfisher, Aussie bird.

[meatloaf109]

Post-war yellow?....Hmmm....
No, I think I'll stick with the Apr/May 1942, "just delivered" with new paint at Lake Boga. Minimal weathering, RAF-style roundels.

 

[ccheese]

Post-war yellow?....Hmmm....
No, I think I'll stick with the Apr/May 1942, "just delivered" with new paint at Lake Boga. Minimal weathering, RAF-style roundels.

Good idea, Paul. I like what I'm seeing...

Charles

 

[Wayne Little]

Good selection of pics Andy!

 

[Wurger]

 

[meatloaf109]

Yes, The last two in particular. I believe, based on the markings, these are of the Kingfishers at Lake Boga. The Aussies tried several different experiments on these planes over the years. The first shows -5and -3 in the NMF that resulted in these being 6 knots faster. The second shows -4 with a mix of markings, the 1943 roundels with the RAF style fin flash. and the third picture is -18 with the later markings but no letter codes. Fourth is probably post war.
My thanks for providing these!

 

[meatloaf109]

.30 cal. in place, and front grab handles and tie down on. Masking of the canopy and paint next.

 

[ccheese]

Really looks good, Paul. The "diggers" on the forum will be pleased.

Yellow wings, indeed !

Charles

 

[meatloaf109]

The Aussies painted a couple of them yellow to go to the Antarctic in the late 40's...

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

WOW Paul, just wormed my way through this build and yes…………..this digger is pleased.

 

[Wayne Little]

This one too!

 

[Airframes]

I'm not a digger, but I agree !

 

[N4521U]

Snap!
(ditto)

 

[Lucky13]

Legs!?

 

[meatloaf109]

Thanks guys! I have been masking the canopy parts. (Thanks for the scalpel, Charles! And, yes, I still have all my fingers.) There are alot of windows on this thing! Pictures as soon as I get done.

 

[Wurger]

Not too bad Paul. But how are you going to put the engine replic into the fuselage if the front ring of the engine cowling is attached?

 

[meatloaf109]

As is my general practice, I attach cowlings with putty or, in this case, white glue. That way I don't take the chance of breaking engine parts with masking materials, and the continuity of the paint scheme is ensured.

 

[meatloaf109]

First coat of dark sea grey.

 

[Wurger]

As is my general practice, I attach cowlings with putty or, in this case, white glue. That way I don't take the chance of breaking engine parts with masking materials, and the continuity of the paint scheme is ensured.

Oh I see. THX

 

[ccheese]

Wow ! What a difference a coat of paint makes. Can't wait to see the final effect.

I see you're using someone else's idea of hiding a messy workplace with the plans !!

Charles