Grey Beema

Airfix Roland C11. Nice looking aeroplane. Little in the way of rigging. Nice crew figures. Some interesting paint schemes - easy to build..

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Fabulous work. I love the finish. From the perspective of a tail sitter, I think I would be setting the model onto a base of some description. Something like an infographic base or a diorama base. Nose wheel can be fastened down either temporarily or permanently depending on your requirements (also makes the model easier to move, holding onto the base not the model). example of something I am working on:-

I would assume S1E for the scheme but I am no expert. I don’t know the markings but I am going to call @iang and @EwenS as people who might be able to help.

My understanding is that demarcation changed through the period of aircraft production, so you need to know the serial of the aircraft to know which demarcation. A good reference is this book.. https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/fleet-air-arm-camouflage-and-markings-9781905414086 @iang is the author. @EwenS also has a wealth of knowledge on the subject.. Below are some of my examples. It just so happens S1E. High demarcation straight. S1E. High demarcation with step (in front of tailplane). TSS Sky under surfaces. Low demarcation. Hope this helps..

Demarcation - oh the can of worms you are opening. High, high with a step, high with a curve, low…. best bet is talk to @iang …. That’s where I go…

I have been looking for 1/48 British Pacific Fleet aircrew for some time. Many flew in American style flight suits with British Mae West and Parachute harness. I think there is room for adaption of some of these figures to match the profile. Shorts and sandals would make it even easier. Does anyone know the availability of 1/48 heads?

Great work Stephen. Overall would you rate this kit better or worse than the SH offering?

Zoom in to see what might be the slinging point (for want of a better name) at the rear of the cowling.. SEAFIRES ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS FURIOUS AT SEA. AUGUST 1944.. © IWM (A 25075) IWM Non Commercial License

Belay that - no windows in 5he MkVI…

Alistair, Lovely work on your Wildcat. Love the way the office is turning out. Not sure about the MkVI but on the MkV there was a fuel tank under the pilot seat that stops you from seeing through the lower fuselage windows and out the other side. In fact I’m not even sure the MkVI had the windows but just in case - check it out..

Only just saw this GB. No idea how it escaped my attention. I would like to join if I may? Not sure what to build yet, I need to go through the 57 or so Fleet Air Arm pilots who won the BoB clasp and see if I can identify specific aircraft involved. I previously have built aircraft for, SLt Paul, SLt Jeram, SLt Gardner, SLt Cork, SLt Blake (Airfix Spifire & Hurricane in 1/48) so plenty of choices. Would like to have a crack at the Eduard Spitfire Ia, or Arma Hurricane I in 1/48 might also build another Fulmar, or if really pushed a Sea Gladiator. Or just maybe a Brendan Finucane Spitfire…….

Great finishing - well done..

If I recall invasion stripes were 18” wide. (18x25.4)/48 =9.5 mm.

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