Melbourne Model Expo (2011) (1 Viewer)

[Shinpachi]

So real

 

[Wayne Little]

Next one up is a Mitsubishi J2M3 raiden in British markings...

 

[Shinpachi]

It looks a British fighter!

 

[Airframes]

rather nice. Is that a 'what if?', or an actual scheme? Seems strange to have it in full RAF markings, rather than the normal 'captured' marks.

 

[Gnomey]

You would think I was a "what if?" scheme. Does look good though.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

A "What If" that's been put through it's paces judging by the exhaust and carbon smears.

 

[Crimea_River]

Never been a fan of what-ifs. I was trying to see what scale it is but it turns out it's sitting on a card for a P-47!

 

[Airframes]

Didn't spot the P-47 card! But I did notice that the nose art is that used by a SEAC P-47 Squadron, even though the roundels are incorrect for that theatre !

 

[Rogi]

He should of done that foxbat in a 3 color scheme. I can't remember but I think the slovaks had some migs with the 3 color scheme.

 

[rochie]

you dont think he got the P-47 and J2M3 kits mixed up do you !!!!!! surely not

 

[Matt308]

...no the judges did!

 

[Lucky13]

Nicely done. Can't figure out what the white lines are across the planks though.

Maybe something to keep them planks down?

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Maybe something to keep them planks down?

I was thinking sticky tape as well, just forgot to take it off when setting it out for diplay!

 

[Wayne Little]

The next subject is the F7F Tigercat...I do like the lines of this bird....

 

[Gnomey]

Nice one!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Can't say I've come across this bird before, very big wings and tail fin for a slim body. Is it me or is it almost tail sitting and just held up by the access ladder behind the stbd wing.

 

[Wayne Little]

Can't say I've come across this bird before, very big wings and tail fin for a slim body. Is it me or is it almost tail sitting and just held up by the access ladder behind the stbd wing.

Had another look at one of the larger Pics and I think you're right Vic the ladder IS doing the job...the nose wheel is 1-2mm of the table!

 

[Lucky13]

Nice one and she isn't a bad looking bird that Tigercat! 8)

 

[Airframes]

Not bad, but agree about the lack of nose weight. Also, the severe weathering looks a bit stark - didn't think the Tigercat got so much hard use, only seen pics of 'clean' machines, apart from those left standing in storage or breakers yards.

 

[Matt308]

The tigercat always looks clunky until you see it from head on and then... oh man I'm in love.