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The widened fuselage, wouldn't per se, require an increased span. I was fortunate to see the only existing example while under restoration with the wing - a single item - to one side and carefully supported. At the time of 'undercarriage incorporation' the type was still very much under development and so probably easier to increase the span to accomodate the wider fuselage. A note to any manufacturer who plans to tool a new 234. Make the wing a single piece rather than have two butt joined halves....
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1/72 Arado Ar.234C markings, are there any aftermarket sheets?
Denford replied to Wm Blecky's topic in Aircraft WWII
While still 'live' is there any indication/information of the colour of the engine intakes? -
1/72 Arado Ar.234C markings, are there any aftermarket sheets?
Denford replied to Wm Blecky's topic in Aircraft WWII
No worries. The a/c couldn't possibly have been coded P1+SY. As part of KG76 it would have been F1+?? I've never been able to understand the coding of machines but I think the next letter was the squadron followed by the individual aircraft letter. C's would probably have been a separate squadron with a new and unused letter and the 6th machine perhaps F. Or maybe the war ended before the identifications could be applied..... -
1/72 Arado Ar.234C markings, are there any aftermarket sheets?
Denford replied to Wm Blecky's topic in Aircraft WWII
Is it possible to 'ascertain' the colors (and sizes) used for 'P1+SY ? I realize I have the same (excellent) book ! What is the page number ? I have only Page no 147 showing the same a/c: captioned as P1+SY but with the photo showing an unmarked rear starboard fuselage ! -
1/72 - Grumman Avenger by HobbyBoss - TBM-3 & TBF-1C released
Denford replied to Homebee's topic in The Rumourmonger
Do the clear sprues have the bulged rear windows as fitted to FAA aircraft ? -
1/72 - Grumman Avenger by HobbyBoss - TBM-3 & TBF-1C released
Denford replied to Homebee's topic in The Rumourmonger
It's hard to see to 'accurately' through the canopy, but there appears to be a second crew member seated behind the pilot. Only aircraft modified for FAA service had this: otherwise the other 2 crew members were at the rear. Curiously Hasegawa have this 'feature' too. -
*TWO* new kits from Eduard may premiere on E-day 2025
Denford replied to komoras's topic in The Rumourmonger
'Logically' 1/72 Spitfires should continue into V series and later. Did mention at Telford not to forget that Spitfires sent to North Africa had enlarged Main Radiator (also used on Xll) Oil cooler and (often missed out by 'others') Oil Tank. Quite noticeable with Aboukier filter. -
I know not strictly relating to the kit review as such, though perhaps a good place to ask. Can anyone explain the function of the small, streamlined, object, slightly offset and about under the rear - gunner's feet?
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1/72 Early Merlin Spitfire Family - IBG Guessing Game Round 2
Denford replied to Adam Poultney's topic in The Rumourmonger
To be-labor a point previously made here and elsewhere - THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ARMORED WINDSCREEN / WINDSHIELD. What is actually used is laminated glass. That is plain, ordinary sheet glass with a plastic interlayer: Saflex® from Monsanto or Butacite® from DuPont. I worked many years for the former (they even pay me a pension though they no longer exist) and for a brief period with the latter. The interlayer is a tough plastic sheet that adheres well to glass - the number and thickness of the layers of plastic and of glass is up to the glazier. Tough though not entirely impermeable if enough 'force' is used. There's a rather grim picture of a B-17 windshield that had received a direct hit that had penetrated and decapitated a crew member. More lucky was the crew member behind the windscreen of a Mosquito that can be seen at the de Havilland Heritage Centre. This has, I think, 5 layers of glass and 4 of interlayer. Incidentally it's difficult, though not impossible, to make laminations that aren't flat and these are (or were when I was involved) limited to Glass/Interlayer/Glass ie a single interlayer. -
Spitfire MkI, early Merlin family, in 1/72 from Eduard
Denford replied to GioCare's topic in The Rumourmonger
It also has a wing devoid of armament that the 2 seater has ...... -
1/72 Early Merlin Spitfire Family - IBG Guessing Game Round 2
Denford replied to Adam Poultney's topic in The Rumourmonger
Difficult to see, but hope they have 'recognized' that V's for tropical service had an enlarged Radiator, Oil Cooler and Oil Tank. The former 2 were later used on Xll -
FAA Corsair II Camouflage??? Painting guide? Type A and B?
Denford replied to Mycapt65's topic in Aircraft WWII
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1/72 Early Merlin Spitfire Family - IBG Guessing Game Round 2
Denford replied to Adam Poultney's topic in The Rumourmonger
There was a posting (many years back) which held that only Trumpeter had the correct length main undercarriage ! But it should be remembered that length of any undercarriage is dependent on the load it is supporting.