Short Sunderland RCAF 422 squadron
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Crimea_River
Marshal
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dogsbody
Airman 1st Class
Editing done.
Chris
Chris
A4K
Brigadier General
Good stuff here guys.
Got caught up with other stuff this week, so no pics yet sorry - charging the camera batteries now to do it tomorrow.
Re the codes:
Airfix markings are for 2-G in Dull Red, serial DD867 in Black (squadron not mentioned).
Italeri's Mk.III includes (among 5 other options) markings for 2-H in a very pale Sky Type S, serial DV960 in same. (No.461 Sqn. RAF, Mount Batten, Great Britain, July 1942).
BTW, got a set of 1:72 scaffolding for the port outer engine going spare if anyone needs it. I just need the port inner parts.
Got caught up with other stuff this week, so no pics yet sorry - charging the camera batteries now to do it tomorrow.
Re the codes:
Airfix markings are for 2-G in Dull Red, serial DD867 in Black (squadron not mentioned).
Italeri's Mk.III includes (among 5 other options) markings for 2-H in a very pale Sky Type S, serial DV960 in same. (No.461 Sqn. RAF, Mount Batten, Great Britain, July 1942).
BTW, got a set of 1:72 scaffolding for the port outer engine going spare if anyone needs it. I just need the port inner parts.
A4K
Brigadier General
Finally, the comparative pics... the bagged parts are the Italeri Sunderland Mk.III, the rest the Airfix Mk.III. (I didn't want to open the bags yet as it's already depressing how many opened kits I have awaiting progress...)
The PE parts are all Eduard, designed for the Italeri kits. White Ensign Models covered the Airfix Sunderland already.
The PE parts are all Eduard, designed for the Italeri kits. White Ensign Models covered the Airfix Sunderland already.
fubar57
General
Lots of metal there
A4K
Brigadier General
Yep Geo! They were on special, so got 1 set of each to serve as pattern masters for the 3 builds (Oh boy...)
BTW, build subjects are an RNZAF Mk.III transporter (with the square windows) and post-war MR.5, and a Mk.III of 490 (NZ) Sqn, RAF.
BTW, build subjects are an RNZAF Mk.III transporter (with the square windows) and post-war MR.5, and a Mk.III of 490 (NZ) Sqn, RAF.
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Ambitious! I look forward to these!
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Good stuff Evan.
Interesting that the almost 60 year old Airfix kit appears to have more convincing exterior surface detail on the fuselage, even if it is raised.
Last time I saw the Airfix version was back in the early to mid 1960's, when I built one, and I seem to remember the overall appearance was good, but let down by the very basic gun turrets.
Interesting that the almost 60 year old Airfix kit appears to have more convincing exterior surface detail on the fuselage, even if it is raised.
Last time I saw the Airfix version was back in the early to mid 1960's, when I built one, and I seem to remember the overall appearance was good, but let down by the very basic gun turrets.
A4K
Brigadier General
Cheers guys!
Would agree Terry re the Airfix surface detail. The Italeri kit kicks a$$ in the other details though (and so it should being about 55 years younger!). Makes you wonder why they still suffer with their panel lines (- maybe due to the 'softer'plastics used?)
Did you have any problems with construction btw?
Would agree Terry re the Airfix surface detail. The Italeri kit kicks a$$ in the other details though (and so it should being about 55 years younger!). Makes you wonder why they still suffer with their panel lines (- maybe due to the 'softer'plastics used?)
Did you have any problems with construction btw?
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
It's a long time ago, but i don't remember any particular problems, apart from maybe the depth charge racks being a bit fiddly, as they're designed to slide out.
The current Italeri panel lines remind me of Matchbox kits, and I'd guess it's the mould tool, not the plastic.
The current Italeri panel lines remind me of Matchbox kits, and I'd guess it's the mould tool, not the plastic.
A4K
Brigadier General
Cheers Terry.
Not sure what the story is with the panel lines, but like you said, it's the only thing you can criticise with the kit.
Not sure what the story is with the panel lines, but like you said, it's the only thing you can criticise with the kit.
Neville Orman
Recruit
- 1
- Jun 5, 2018
Hi, I just happened across this forum while searching for an image of a water colour painting that I did some time ago of a Short Sunderland. It just happens to be the exact image of the photo that the other member on the forum sent you of 422 Sqn 2 U. If you know of any family members of the crew that would be interested in the painting they are more than welcome to it, I can send an image of it if interested. I reside in Co. Fermanagh so i am well acquainted with the history of Castle Archdale and area during WW2. My father served for the duration of the war in North Africa and Europe as part of an armoured regiment, I am also an ex serviceman.
I thought rather than gathering dust in my attic it might be appreciated elsewhere.
Regards Neville.
