GB-42 MTO II (incl Greece, Crete & Malta, Africa and Middle East)

[parsifal]

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

 

[Crimea_River]

Gotta try it Michael. Thin paint is also a must.

Geo I have no comment on the underside colour other than I agree at looks lighter than Azure Blue. I also know of a lot of discussions/arguments about the colours of the Malta rigs. IIRC there's a thread or twenty over at Britmodeler.

 

[fubar57]

The Osprey book "Malta Spitfire Aces", 2008, says the aircraft were delivered in the Desert Scheme; DE/MS but with Sky Blue under-surfaces. A quick trip to Urban's site shows these options...

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I just purchased Vallejos desert pack pack and 35550 is included...

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....so...my plan is to do DE/MS over Sky Blue and then mist FS35050 over the top colours leaving the cowling panel(s) and rudder in the original colours

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[Donivanp]

Images from USAF movie Thunderbolt.

 

[Mainly28s]

I'm planning to build a model of a Fiat G.55, and need a little help with colour schemes. I'm looking for an aeroplane based at Turin in October 1943, as a specific pilot who's career I follow would have flown a G.55 from there as part of a series of test flights.

If I can't find something specific, I'll end up doing her in generic colours, but I'd prefer something reasonably correct, if I can get it. Could anyone help with some profiles?

 

[fubar57]

Mainly28s Have you tried this website STORMO! The Online Magazine of the Regia Aeronautica and the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana

 

[Wurger]

Also a pic or a link to the one of the particular plane would be helpful.

 

[fubar57]

What size would the code letters be? They look to me to be 24"

 

[Mainly28s]

Mainly28s Have you tried this website STORMO! The Online Magazine of the Regia Aeronautica and the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana

I have, but unfortunately it doesn't give me a lot more than I have already got, but thank you for the pointer!

 

[Crimea_River]

What size would the code letters be? They look to me to be 24"

Assuming the drawing is accurate and the roundel is the standard 35" diameter, then the outer rim of the blue roundel would be 25 inches in diameter and the white would be 15. I'd say 24 inch letters would be about right, maybe a tad less.

 

[fubar57]

Thank you very much Andy. Decals ordered

 

[N4521U]

Needing to know if 19 Sqn, 1944/45 Mk IV P-51 would be suitable for this build?

 

[Wurger]

As memo serves the no. 19 Squadron RAF wasn't involved in the MTO during the 1944/45. It was sent to France 1944 then Belgium and Germany, Later the unit got back the Great Britain. But if you meant no. 19 Squadron SAAF it was sent to Italy. But the squadron operated Beaufighters IIRC.

 

[N4521U]

RAF19............. operated P-51 Mk IV........ so that is out
Next choice...........
252 Sqn Beaufighter,
Flg Off J.C. Davidson was a pilot in this Sqn, plane ser and code unknown,
so I will go with an illustration by Clave of a Mk VI
if I can find a KIT!!!!!!!!!!
If this one fits the period and place?????

 

[Donivanp]

RAF19............. operated P-51 Mk IV........ so that is out
Next choice...........
252 Sqn Beaufighter,
Flg Off J.C. Davidson was a pilot in this Sqn, plane ser and code unknown,
so I will go with an illustration by Clave of a Mk VI
if I can find a KIT!!!!!!!!!!
If this one fits the period and place?????

What kit Bill you looking for?

 

[N4521U]

What kit Bill you looking for?

A nice 1/72
Is a Hasegawa an acceptable kit?

 

[Donivanp]

A nice 1/72
Is a Hasegawa an acceptable kit?

It ain't 72 but!!!!!

 

[Donivanp]

Question on the entry rules. The rules say that four entries per build is the limit, but someone mentioned the limit is three, Please clarify.

 

[N4521U]

It ain't 72 but!!!!! /QUOTE]

I don't have space enough for BIGA$$ twins.......
Has to be 1/72nd.
I have found a Has 1/72nd Mk VI.
Will just have to make up the code and serial from spares.

 

[Donivanp]

Cool, just saying.