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  1. Thanks wmcgill, I must've overlooked that when going through the other posts. Scott
  2. According to the publication "RCAF Squadrons and Aircraft" (S. Kostenuk and J. Griffin), it lists AN*V as BR483 in their sample list of aircraft codes and serials for Spitfire Vb and Vc. Also, I found a close-up of the above photo of AN*L in a Google search, that shows a partial serial of "JG7?? with the "A" hiding the last two numbers. The exposed fragments of the last two seem to suggest '76'. Any ideas? As for the question put foreword regarding the red in the fin flash, the aforementioned closeup strongly suggests it's just faded red as Troy suggests and not the orange used by the SAAF. Can someone help me out here, as I want to do both a Vb and Vc from 417 Squadron. I always assumed AN*V was a Vb based on the wing. In the case of AN-V, what other than the serial identifies it as a Vc, fitted with a "b" wing as was suggested above? If as Geoffrey suggests, BR459 to 499 allocated to Spitfire Vc's,, what were the serials (and codes) for 417's Vb's? In the sample list of serials/codes supplied for 417's in the aforementioned publication. it groups Vb's and Vc's together. However, these are the remaining sample serials/codes given for 417 Squadron's Spitfire Vb and Vc. Could anyone identify which serials from the list below belongs to either a Vb or Vc? EP315 ... F EP893 ... R ER134 ... Y ER364 ... T ER634 ... H ER944 ... C and finally, ES124 ... J Scott
  3. Lovely job! When I saw your photo of the helicopter doing 'landing trials', I found myself repeatedly looking at my own bottle of Mr. Mark Softener. Man, that's tiny! Scott
  4. A further question has just come to mind. The Airfix kit of the PR.XVI does not provide the technical markings, including those red "X" "do not walk" markings over the wing radiators that one would expect to see on a Mosquito, yet the B.XVI kit has them. In fact, both of the decal options in the PR.XVI kit are without them. Was it common for overall PRU Mosquitos to not have these, at least the PR.XVI's? A Google search of PR.XVI operational images have very few, if any shots that show the upper surfaces. Being overall PRU Blue with just the 4 roundels, fin flash and s/n, would I be 'correct' to leave these markings off my subject aircraft as suggested by both options in the Airfix PR.XVI decal placement diagrams? btw.... Thanks Andy. Good to know. as it fills in the background just a bit more with that particular airframe - especially the date it was taken-on-strength with the squadron. Scott
  5. Thank you, gentlemen (especially Paul) for all your replies. It seems that 32" is by far the most common suggestion and I'll go with that. To answer Paul's question as to the specific airframe I'm modelling, the s/n was MM307. 400 (FR) Sqn. (RCAF) operated the Mosquito PR.XVI from Dec. '43 to May '44. I've no idea of the date of manufacture. The particular photo I'm using for my main reference can be found on Pg.82 of "RCAF Squadrons and Aircraft" (S.Kostenuk and J.Griffin). Unfortunately I can't scan it at this time. FWIW ... According to the aforementioned book, the squadron had been operating both the Mosquito PR.XVI and the Spitfire PR.XI beginning in Dec. '43, but in May '44 switched exclusively to the Spitfire PR.XI until the Squadron was disbanded at Luneburg, Germany; Aug. 7 '45. Scott
  6. I'm currently on the home stretch of a Mosquito PR.XVI of 400 Sqn., Spring '44 - pre-June and the aircraft in question has 4 position Type 'B' roundels I'm using the information guide that accompanies Modeldecal #42, but it's unclear as to the roundel sizes seen on Mosquito PR.XVI, specifically the fuselage. It does specify a 48" 'B' roundel on the upper wings, but I'm guessing maybe 35" or 40" for the fuselage? The guide lists a 25" roundel for the likes of a Hurricane, Gladiator, etc. while citing 32" for the likes of a Blenheim or similar, The Xtradecal sheet I'm using (X72043) has possible candidates sized at 25", 30", 32", 35" and 40" respectively. Anyone suggest which of these sizes I should go with? From the port side profile photo I have, the fuselage roundel appears to be smaller than a standard C1 roundel for the type, but I could be wrong. Any guidance would be appreciated. Scott
  7. Well said, Finn. I guess if I want a Mk.VII, I'll follow your lead and start with Eduard's Mk.VIII, and take it from there. Scott
  8. Pat; I admit that I've not read every post in the thread, so it may've already been mentioned - but Italeri is NOT the only 1/72 Mk.VII out there. Hasegawa released it 2ce - once by itself in 1996. I found one on ebay claiming to be in mint condition for $29.99USD and once again in 2014 as part of an 'Operation Overlord' double boxing (kit # 02098) featuring the Spitfire Mk.VII and the Mosquito Mk.VI. You may have to look at the secondary market for either one, but they must be out there. Scalemates may offer some additional details about either kit, although when I looked up the Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.VII, it came back with the double boxing. Maybe if you look up the Hasegawa Spitfire and looked at the full production history, you'll find the entry for the 1996 Mk.VII. Just letting you know there is a choice. Scott
  9. Carl and I emailed quite a bit when I was doing my Kittyhawk I and after some discussion, especially with that photo of LV-Z being hauled out of the water, I reached the conclusion (and he didn't disagree when all was said and done) that it was gas patch similar to those seen on some Spitfires and Hurricanes in the BoB. The few decal sheets that I've seen them on have printed them in a dirty-lime green colour. As for the overpainted yellow ring on the fuselage roundel .... since it was hastily done 'in-country' on a USAAF base, IMO it stands to reason that USAAF colours would be the ones commonly available to the squadron and not RAF colours (which would have no real reason to be on a forward USAAF base), thus making Olive Drab the most likely choice since it was the colour they used on their own fighters at the time and would therefore be available in some quantity. Not to hi-jack the thread, but I thought it might be useful to illustrate my points with a photo of my 1/72 Kittyhawk I (a x-kit between the. AZ P-40K short-tail with the extreme rear fuselage of a Hasegawa P-40E, thus avoiding the wing root angle issues of the Hasegawa kit). Decals are from an old members-only IPMS/Canada decal sheet covering all the types used in 111 Squadron's history*. The 'gas patch' is from an unknown sheet that was in the decal stash. * When 111 Sqn. went overseas, they were re-numbered 400 Sqn. and this was also covered by IPMS/Canada with a sister history sheet for 400 Sqn. (WW2-years only). Finally, this may be of interest - my attempt to convey the difference between the Curtis-painted Kittyhawk's in their factory colours and standard RAF colours, in this case using a Hurricane I of 1(F) Sqn. RCAF - painted in the UK, with final assembly in Canada (after being crated and shipped by sea) and a Kittyhawk I in Curtis factory colours. The green/brown paints were mixed in an attempt to match a (colourized?) shot of a RAF/RCAF Kittyhawk I, pre-delivery at the Curtis facility. To me, the 'earth' almost resembles the RAF Light Earth in colour. Scott
  10. Take a well-deserved bow, Sir! I had this kit ('had' being the operative word) and you stating the kit is quite poor, is truly an understatement. After a time of repeatedly being taken out of, then replaced in the stash, I reluctantly had to admit it was beyond my skill-level at the time and thus passed it onto a better home. It is with that backstory, I can do no other than acknowledge and admire your skill. 👍 👍 Scott
  11. Dave (e8n2), those CP-140 changes you scanned don't apply any more & only appeared with the initial Hase. release of the P-3C kit with a CP-140 option.. In fact that scoop only appeared on the first CP-140 deliveries & was quickly removed. Scott
  12. William ... FWIW, i used one of the Merlin's that came with the Revell Lancaster. Scott
  13. If I recall, only one release of the Hasegawa P-3C contained a decal option for a CP-140 - which IMO, should be thrown in the trash. Besides being on the translucent side, the colours are totally incorrect as a result of Hasegawa not understanding the CAF scheme of the time. However, AFAIK all Hasegawa P-3C contained the same plastic, including the parts for a CP-140, even if not mentioned in the instructions anywhere except as 'do not use' in the sprue layout diagram.. In terms of decals, your best bet at this time would be to follow the link for Above & Below as mentioned in the above post by B25. I believe they currently have 2 sheets available for a CP-140, although I'm not sure if one of those sheets is specifically for a CP-140M. Also, I'd suggest you do a Google search for CP-140 Aurora images for reference. There's quite a lot out there and seeing the (subtle) differences in markings - depending on the period, would go along way to clearing things up for you. Scott
  14. In 1/72, the prop most assoc. with CCF Hurricanes turns out to be the same prop used on a Catalina/Canso. It's what I'm using on my Mk.XII conversion. Scott
  15. Not the easiest kit with all it's fit issues, etc. Over the years, it took me 4 kits to get one I was satisfied with, only to present it to a chap who at 21, flew 2 tours as a navigator with the RCAF over the Ruhr. I have 2 in the stash that I'll have to face in the future, 🙂 Good job to finish it to the level you did, Hunker, Scott
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