What's on The Workbench

[Wurger]

 

[AOE4]

Here are two pics of the AVG Hawk 81 "white 38" I found via the net.

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the source: Curtiss Hawk 81A AVG 23FG2PS White 36 P-8123 Edward Rector Burma 1942


PS. I have found that the 'White 38" was flown by Henry Geselbracht and should have the CAF number P-8177, MFG 15940, RAF AM487. The CAF number P-8138, MFG 15834, RAF AM381 was the "White 57" according the roster accessed with the link below.

the info source: Flying Tigers: Curtiss H81-A3 aircraft

Additionally , there is a profile of the "White 38" both in the Combat Colours no.3 and Warpaint no.77. Both are with the panda and panther emblems but of the different camo scheme and the layout of the shark jaws. Anyway the shark jaws are extended to the area below the last exhaust pipe like in the two images above. The CC book doesn't provided the CAF number and the Warpaint one says it was P-8200. IMHO it is not correct because there is also a profile of the "White 36" that has the same CAF number. As mamo serves there wasn't a such number for the Chinese Hawk 81As. What is more the CC publication stated the pilot was Franklin Schwartz but not Henry Geselbracht.

so nice of you to provide these photos. I will display them with my model. really shot to hell eh?

 

[AOE4]

added some weathering, always anxious about doing this, never seems quite right. gotta knock down some shiny area and remove some of the dust. seems like too much dust. subtle wear marks with silver pencil. Nearly finished just need PE gunsights.

 

[Wurger]

Looking good though.

 

[Donivanp]

Remember where these operated and the amount of maintenance care they got. Dirt fields in forward bases with a lot of quick flights. They would be somewhat beat up. Dirt grime oil stains in the lower sides exhaust stains back from the stacks. Have fun with it experiment and enjoy. Looks pretty good as is to me.

 

[AOE4]

Remember where these operated and the amount of maintenance care they got. Dirt fields in forward bases with a lot of quick flights. They would be somewhat beat up. Dirt grime oil stains in the lower sides exhaust stains back from the stacks. Have fun with it experiment and enjoy. Looks pretty good as is to me.

yes indeed, I am going to contemplate what to do next in regard to fuel slop oil stains etc. apparently, they operated in the really crude airfield conditions.

 

[Donivanp]

They had a main base but several austere forward OB's. They went at the Kungming (IDK) base often. I did get to spend some time with BG Robert L. Scott while stationed at Robins AFB GA, out IPMS chapter was named for him and he would guest speaker for our dinners. He was a mainstay at the museum.

 

[A4K]

WIth all, looks great to me mate.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Battle hardened, great.

 

[Wayne Little]

Not a bad effort mate, well done.

 

[fubar57]

Agreed

 

[AOE4]

thanks to all I appreciate all advice and I am looking forward to making my next build a better one.

 

[le_steph40]

Hello,

2 Hasegawa 1/48 Bf 109G-2s on the workbench to finish this year and probably to start the next.


Built/possible models with the precious help of Wayne As soon as it arrives

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

le_steph40 Good ones Steph. Maybe move one over to Ralph's 109 GB

 

[le_steph40]

le_steph40 Good ones Steph. Maybe move one over to Ralph's 109 GB

Quoted because I don't know how to mention...

Geo, I don't think these models very interesting to show, as we say in France: "c'est du vu et revu" => it's seen and seen again (?)
I had built 2 Bf 109Gs in GB#57 there is some months ago, it's almost the same process

 

[A4K]

They're never boring Steph...

 

[Bernhart]

Finished 1/72 scale gladiator done in the early 4 colour scheme

 

[A4K]

Good stuff Bernie.

 

[fubar57]

Nice Bernie. Hate rigging and can't imagine it in 1:72