GB 71 questions Recon/Transport/Training Aircraft in WWII

[Donivanp]

Recon aircraft were for the most part existing aircraft converted for the recon roll. Some aircraft continued to carry their original armament such as the F-6 (P-51) or F-13 (B-29). Are such aircraft (fighter aircraft that still had their guns) allowed in this GB or must they be pure recon.

 

[Donivanp]

PlasticHero question for gb 71

 

[PlasticHero]

The GB says "primary role" not exclusive. I can see that the pilots of the F-6 would be keen to have some defense if attacked. It also seems that the F-6 would not be tasked with attack missions and not use the cameras. North American F-6 Mustang I also found a site Photo- Recon Version of B29? that says they were stripped of arms and armor and had extra fuel tanks installed. Based on that, they would both fit into this GB.

 

[SaparotRob]

I never knew there was a recon version of the B-29.

 

[PlasticHero]

This forum is all about learning new stuff!!

 

[Donivanp]

I never knew there was a recon version of the B-29.

Yes indeed there were. To include those that flew on the two atomic bombing missions and those flown in Crossroads, You are now smarter that you were a second ago. Oh I'm sorry you'll have to forget something to retain this new info. I would suggest something the wife wanted you to do.

 

[SaparotRob]

..I would suggest something the wife wanted you to do.

Never been a problem.

 

[Donivanp]

Never been a problem.

What's never been a problem? I've learned a thing or two since than.

 

[SaparotRob]

She just tells me and I obey. Memory not required.

 

[Donivanp]

She just tells me and I obey. Memory not required.

Understood

 

[Donivanp]

Anyone have a topic for the build? I'm eyeballing the Monogram/Revell Ju 52 in 1/48.

 

[PlasticHero]

I want to clarify what is allowed regarding Training aircraft. My intent is to model an aircraft that is designed as a trainer. Examples would be AT-6 Harvard; Tiger Moth; or AR-96. I will allow a combat aircraft to be used BUT it must be more than a standard paint scheme with a training squadron patch on it. I want bright colors; something like this would be great.

I will be adding this to the Finalized Schedule thread sooooon*.

 

[SaparotRob]

That is cool.

 

[Donivanp]

That is cool.

P-63 king cobra

 

[T Bolt]

Already done it

 

[Wayne Little]

I will be going with the A6M2-K Zero trainer version at this stage...if time permits I will try to get 2 done...One in overall Orange and one with green camo over Orange.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

I like the bottom one

 

[Jock Tamson]

Any sign of this GB kicking off?? I've recently acquired a 1/48 Airfix Tiger Moth which would fit the bill.....

Cheers Greg

 

[Donivanp]

Any sign of this GB kicking off?? I've recently acquired a 1/48 Airfix Tiger Moth which would fit the bill.....

Cheers Greg

Start it off. No harm in being the first!