GB 57 question

• Jan 17, 2023

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To start with, I think I'll have a go at this one, in my tradition of hating yellow but choosing planes with that colour on them:



This P-51B-15-NA (s/n 43-24825) nicknamed "Jerry" and assigned to Lt. Thomas E. Fraser of the 4th FG, 334th FS. It was lost in Cambrai, France, on June 6, 1944 and was tested by the Germans at Rechlin, before being transferred to the famous Zirkus Rosarius for training. It was lost on December 10, 1944. Artwork © Gaëtan Marie.
I found a set of Ventura decals for this subject in my stash- let's see if they're still good!
A friend near me has an airbrush that he has offered to loan me, so I will have a go with that rather than my usual rattle-can.
If I have time, I'll add another kite later.

 

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• Jan 17, 2023

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Neato. PM sent

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• Jan 18, 2023

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I have two potential kits for this GB. One is an old ICM Spitfire Mk.XVI and the other is a Hasegawa Typhoon bubble top. Both would be RCAF service. The issue is really going to be available time as I am struggling to finish any GB projects these days.

 

• Jan 18, 2023

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Many captured aircraft on the pondering pile. A nice quick Hasegawa build might get the mojo back, Andy

 

• Jan 18, 2023

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fubar57 said:

Many captured aircraft on the pondering pile. A nice quick Hasegawa build might get the mojo back, Andy

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Not a question of mojo Geo (mojojo? Mogeojo?) but time. Busy making real Mosquito parts from scratch:

 

• Jan 18, 2023

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Crimea_River said:

Not a question of mojo Geo (mojojo? Mogeojo?) but time. Busy making real Mosquito parts from scratch:

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Big enterprise and great fun.

 

• Jan 18, 2023

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Cool

 

• Jan 19, 2023

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• Jan 20, 2023

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Does the GB stretch back to 37? Spanish Civil war? Flying Tigers China?

 

• Jan 20, 2023

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Does WW2 stretch back to those?

 

• Jan 20, 2023

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Now we're going to open the "when did WW II start?" can of worms.

 

• Jan 20, 2023

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Crimea_River said:

Does WW2 stretch back to those?

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That depends on one's definition, many would suggest that the Japanese invasion of China would fall under that, that being said, the Tigers are within 1939. The Spanish Civil War was a prelude to the war! Just saying.

 

• Jan 20, 2023

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SaparotRob said:

Now we're going to open the "when did WW II start?" can of worms.

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Gotta have bait to fish with.

 

• Jan 20, 2023

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Spain was considered Neutral during WW2 the Spanish Civil War ending in April 1939, WW2 officially declared in September 1939. So Spain would be a No Go

The Flying Tigers operated in defense of China from April 1941 and were amalgamated into the 23rd Fighter Group. USAAF in July 1942. Here the question is American planes flown by American Airmen in Chine. Is this meeting the true definition of the GB.

P.S. Sorry Don, just added a bit more in an amendment.

 

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• Jan 20, 2023

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Vic Balshaw said:

Spain was considered Neutral during WW2 the Spanish Civil War ending in April 1939, WW2 officially declared in September 1939.

The Flying Tigers operated in defense of China from April 1941 and were amalgamated into the 23rd Fighter Group. USAAF in July 1942.

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All true, the AVG we're flying for the Chinese against the Japanese who were part of the Axis powers.

I'll concede the SCW

 

• Jan 22, 2023

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My first choice is a 1/48 Eduard American Mk.IX Spitfire WZ - JJ "Lady Ellen III"
Have a couple other considerations too....

 

• Jan 23, 2023

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Probably one of these, if I have time.

 

• Jan 24, 2023

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Not sure, many options but kinda looking at this.

 

• Jan 24, 2023

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Donivanp said:

Not sure, many options but kinda looking at this.
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I like!!! Not many mustangs get my attention, but this is cool looking. I guess not so much on the bare metal? Go for it. ill be fun to watch your magic, assuming you'll only be doing one of them?

 

• Jan 24, 2023

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Ralph Haus said:

I like!!! Not many mustangs get my attention, but this is cool looking. I guess not so much on the bare metal? Go for it. ill be fun to watch your magic, assuming you'll only be doing one of them?

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Like when have I ever done more, oh never mind

Also been looking at US Spitfire V or XI or Me 410B in UK or Russian. Kittyhawk also on the shot list. AAAHHHHH I'M SO CONFUSED

 

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