GB#27 THOUGHTS.....

[T Bolt]

I won't have much time to spare during the run of this GB so I was thinking of doing a 1/72nd fighter with not to much to do in the interior. Problem is I have only two in the stash that qualify, a Tempest and a Hurricane IIc. That lets out the Battle of Britain but I did find a decal sheet available that had choices for both types in full D-Day markings.

 

[A4K]

Nice one Glenn!

Terry, he could do a Coastal Command Blenheim... 489(NZ) sqn. briefly used them, for example.

 

[Airframes]

Yes, that would probably be OK, if the Ops concerned were defensive, for example, convoy protection or similar. That's why I stated a Blenheim probably wouldn't qualify, instead of wouldn't qualify - it would depend on the role.

 

[Crimea_River]

Again, I hold that the entrants do some research and make the case. I concur with Terry's take on these candidates.

 

[herman1rg]

Dear Friends of WW2aircraft.net, I have an upcoming problem.

As part of this Group build amongst what I am certain will be excellently finished representations of many and varied aircraft I have also noticed there will be quite a number of Hawker Hurricanes. (Which in case anyone hadn't noticed is my all-time favourite)

So when it comes round to the voting I shall have to assess very carefully before applying my mark to the poll.

 

[A4K]

Always room for one more mate

 

[Wayne Little]

Grab one and join in!

 

[Lucky13]

Another one to add to the list I think....JM113..

July was almost over when 404 Squadron had its most successful operation of the month. Six squadron aircraft were out on a Naval Escort mission with the aircraft carrier Illustrious, the cruiser Belfast and two destroyers in a naval diversionary action on 28 July. This was a break from the routine anti-shipping operations that the squadron had been participating in. Flying in the defence of such an important naval force while acting as a fighter escort was likely a much-anticipated challenge, surely the enemy would be lured into attacking this diversionary force.
On scene the crews encountered a Ju.88, which F/O Shulemson and Sgt AD Glasgow in 'D' JL947 put to flight. This was the crew's first operational mission, having joined the squadron at the end of June. Soon after the Ju.88 was chased, a Bv.138 was sighted, an odd-looking three engined maritime reconnaissance flying boat. Beaufighter 'P' JM113 with S/L de la Haye and F/S CA Smith, made a head-on attack scoring hits on the engines. This was quickly followed by a stern attack from underneath by F/O Shulemson in Beaufighter 'D'. The enemy aircraft burst info flames and glided into the sea where it nosed over . One survivor was seen standing on the fuselage firing star distress signals. Then the victorious Buffaloes were quickly vectored onto another enemy aircraft by Royal Navy radar, finding another 138 that was seen to be firing flares. S/L de la Haye's stern attack set fire to the starboard engine, wing and hull. The German plane dived straight into the sea. There were no survivors and only small pieces of wreckage to mark the crash site.

 

[JKim]

Having finished my IXc and not having decided on a Nightfighter subject for the next GB, I am wanting to fill in this vacancy with one more build here. I really liked how the Eduard IXc kit went together and would like to complement the Spitfire with an adversary. So.... I'm thinking about picking up the Eduard 1/48 Bf109E-4 kit and modeling Oblt. Werra's well known mount that crashed in Kent on September 5, 1940.

The following is an account of that day from Wikipedia:

On 5 September 1940, von Werra's Bf 109E-4 (W.Nr. 1480) "< + –" was shot down over Kent. It is unclear which of his adversaries was responsible for this victory. It was originally credited entirely to Pilot Officer Gerald "Stapme" Stapleton of No. 603 Squadron RAF. However, the Australian ace Flight Lieutenant Pat Hughes (234 Sqn RAF) was posthumously awarded half of the credit, in the Citation (London Gazette, 22 October 1940) awarding him a Bar to his DFC. Some sources suggest that P/O George Bennions of 41 Sqn may have initially damaged von Werra's fighter before Hughes and/or Stapleton also scored hits on it. Other sources suggest F/L John Terence Webster of No. 41 Squadron as the victor.[4]

I am assuming that this bird qualifies for this GB but wanted to post it here to verify before I start the build thread.

 

[fubar57]

Build that sucker.....




Geo

 

[Crimea_River]

Works for me and would love to see it done John. Bring it on.

 

[Airframes]

Yep, nice one. I believe it had a white lower engine cowling though ? (White from the upper camouflage demarcation down).
And the 'saddle' cowling showed evidence of possibly being from another aircraft, with a possible mottle, or at least different style of paintwork.
I have a few of the series of well-known pics of it lying in the hop field, and at the scrap yard, if you need some reference pics.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Go for it John.

 

[JKim]

Thank you judges! The kit has been ordered and should be in my possession in a couple of days.

Yep, nice one. I believe it had a white lower engine cowling though ? (White from the upper camouflage demarcation down).
And the 'saddle' cowling showed evidence of possibly being from another aircraft, with a possible mottle, or at least different style of paintwork.
I have a few of the series of well-known pics of it lying in the hop field, and at the scrap yard, if you need some reference pics.

Thanks Terry! Photos, especially of the specific machine, are always helpful! From what I've read, the color of the cowling has been questioned. The Eduard instructions for the 1/48 109E-4 show the cowling as RLM 65 with the aircraft description stating, "The RAF report suggests that the engine cowl was in RLM 65, was cleaner than the rest of the airframe, and may have been a replacement off another machine."

Interestingly, the Eduard instructions for the 1/32 kit show the same aircraft with a white cowling and a slightly different description: "Most recent research cannot decide if the front of the aircraft was also white. Photographs of the crash site would suggest yes, but the RAF Crash Report, which describes the appearance of the airplane in detail, makes no mention of this. The report suggests that the engine cowl was in RLM 65, was cleaner than the rest of the airframe, and may have been a replacement off another machine. We tend to lean to the second possibility, although none of them can be fully discounted."

 

[Airframes]

The photos I have are the same as those you posted in the build thread John, although I may have a couple more.
Having studied this subject at some length, as I had intended doing this aircraft some time ago, I do think the cowling was white, and this would be in line with other aircraft from the unit, and the date, which was around the time the 'full' I.D. colours were being introduced, initially being white, but with most changing to yellow, for better visibility in haze and at a distance at altitude, soon after.

 

[Crimea_River]

One week to go in GB 27. Terry, Karl, and Glenn are very close to finishing. Ohm-men has declared he won't finish. Others are AWOL.

 

[rochie]

I've got untill 3pm tomorrow, uk time to get mine done !, just flat coated them, ready for a bit of dirtying up and hopefully get the landingbgear painted and assembled and attached, canopies done and last few fiddly bits !

 

[Airframes]

Ah, a week!
Forgot about the end date, and thought it was tomorrow (Monday), so I should get it done without rushing too much. Just got the IFF dipole to make and fit, make and fit the canopy latch and jettison ball, make and fit a mirror, fit the pitot, and make and fit the U/C indicator pegs, and maybe a tiny touch more staining.
All small jobs, but a bit fiddly and painful with my hands at the moment.

 

[chris brown]

I think I qualify as one of those listed as AWOL. Having a newborn and then packing up the family and moving 500 miles away has taken up a bit of my free-time lately. I haven't completely ignored my model, just haven't really had time or energy to post lately. If there is still a week left in this GB then I think I can get her done. I need to do a mega post to catch my build up. Sorry for the lack of participation lately. I hope going forward I'll have a little more time to contribute.

 

[Crimea_River]

No worries Chris. There are definitely more important things in life. See how it goes.