Melbourne Model Expo (2011)

[B-17engineer]

Looks too clean....

Very nice!

 

[Airframes]

Nice looking. But, is the canopy missing, or was it flown like that, and were they so matt in their finish? Just curious.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks good from here.

 

[Wayne Little]

Very nice!. Are those "kill" markings near the rear?

Yes, combination of kills and damaged aircraft, both B-29 and single engine types...see real image below, flown by WO Takeo Tanimizu.], 203 Naval Air Group
Source : Japanes Navy Aces Bunrindo Co.

Wondered what happened to the canopy too? ....and yes many late war Japanese Navy aircraft did have a matt appearance. as talc was added to the mix....

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Wayne.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Yea thanks, I never knew that's where the kills markings were placed.

 

[Wayne Little]

No worries David, seems a few Japanese Aces placed their victory markings on the fuselage behind the Hinomaru...

Next subject up is a nother WW I aircraft SE5a

 

[rochie]

like that one a lot

 

[Crimea_River]

Me too.

 

[Airframes]

And me. Got a 1/48th SMER kit to attempt someday.

 

[Gnomey]

Good one!

 

[vikingBerserker]

I really like it.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Just got to love these frail little machines, flying on a wing and a prayer.

 

[Wildcat]

Well done!

 

[Wayne Little]

Next subject bit of detail in an Avenger...

 

[Gnomey]

Excellent! Really nice detailing.

 

[Airframes]

Nice one !

 

[vikingBerserker]

That one I really like!

 

[Crimea_River]

Great looking model, though the planking looks a little like the hardwood floor in my family room!

 

[Airframes]

Can't figure out what the 'rocks' are.