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There is also an extensive discussion about this subject in Jerry Crandalls Dora Vol 2 book.
He personally visited and interviewed Dr. Pomper, head of Warnecke and Bohm, the German paint manufacturer. Included within the book are all the paint formulas for their Ikarol based paints, patented in 1942 (mostly). This also lead to the paint chips that EE sold, which included a CofA signed by Warnecke & Bohm.
The issue with the earlier colors was their lack of adhesion to a metal surface, especially aluminum. To address that problem Warnecke & Bohm used an artificial resin polymer with their formulation which meant that primer was no longer required. This also reduced labor time and aircraft weight.
HTH
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It would be great if we had a New Tool Halifax (any scale or variant) for this badly maligned bomber.
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As a matter of interest, Jerry discusses this option in his book, Fighters of the Iron Cross in the Oscar Bosch chapter. While not visible in photos, there is additional amour under the cowl ahead of the windshield and in the wings around the guns. Drawings are included in the book. The modification was performed at the unit based on eye witness accounts.
HTH
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Yes...the armoured glass affixed to the sliding portion of the canopy.
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I am sure you are aware, that some of these aircraft had canopy "blinkers" fixed to the sliding portion. The windshield framing was also broader. FWIW, Jerry did go into a bit more detail on the additional armour protection on these aircraft in his Fighters of the Iron Cross book. Photos of some of the canopy pieces are included. Look at the chapter on Oscar Bosch.
Many people know that Jerry had an affinity for the Dora. What many people don't know is that he shared an equal fascination with these unique aircraft. We spent hours discussing them. In fact, he assisted Tri-Master with their boxart for the 48th scale kit when it was first released. He went on to release a 1/32nd scale resin conversion set for these aircraft. You may or may not have it. His scale of choice was 32nd and he was really exited when Revell eventually released their 32nd scale boxing of the Sturmbock.
Good luck with your project and I will watch with interest...
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As RLM 77 is being discussed in this thread, I bring this to everyone's attention...
David E. Brown wrote Camouflage Commentary 1: Unit Identity of Fw 190 A-8 WNr 175 140 and use of colour RLM 77. This download article available from Air War Publications. Quoting from page 14:
"There is no doubt that RLM 77 was created as a camouflage colour, as identified by its high numeric designation. It was "officially" introduced as a markings and code colour alongside camouflage colours 74, 75 and 76 in the 8 November 1941 edition of Luftwaffen Dienstvorschriften 521/1. However, photographic evidence suggests that RLM 77 was used for that purpose and as an upper surface camouflage colour."
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The 44th, 93rd and 389th Bomb Groups were the Eighth Air Force units that participated in Tidal Wave.
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Operation Tidal Wave had three 8th Air Force groups attached to join the raid. So, though they are Tidal Wave aircraft, they originated as 8th Air Force Liberators. Consequently, the Pyn-up decals may suit your purpose in constructing an 8th Air Force plane. BTW, I am in no way associated with them.
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Pyn-up Decals has an extensive decal selection of Tidal Wave aircraft in 72nd and 48th scales.
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In the factory photos that I have of the Ju 87 G, the only items that remain from the center bomb trapeze were the two mounts that extended vertically below the fuselage just aft of the firewall. Everything else was removed. This is also supported when I look at my images of operational Gustavs. I can't comment on the four square holes.
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I believe the cradle used to have the bomb swing clear of the propeller was removed on the G. I have never seen a photo of a Gustav with bombs or external fuel tanks mounted.
Now that I stated this...
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Any idea when this set will be available?
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Can anyone comment on:
Real To Replica White 1: F-4 A/B/N/J/S & RF-4B Phantom - US Navy & Marine Corps Versions
Appears to be a new publisher (at least to me) that I am not familiar with. I have lots of Phantom books and wonder if this is a worthy addition.
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Well, apparently that scoop is common to Emil's powered by the DB 601 N of increased horsepower. Hence, the need for additional cooling.
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49 minutes ago, TempestV said:
One interesting point about Muncheberg's Emil is that there appears to be an improvised air scoop on the cowling behind the spinner and in line with the exhausts. This can be seen in several photos of White 12
I'm not sure if this is a one-off field modification on his machine, or whether other Gela based aircraft were similarly adapted.
FWIW, I have other photos of Emils from this staffel that have the additional scoop as specified here. So, this not only a modification to Muncheberg's aircraft. I wonder if this is a an effort to cool spark plugs, similar to the scoops that were eventually added to the cowl on the Bf 109 G?
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To quote Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings 1933-1945 Volume One by Merrick and Kiroff it states on page 151 "By the middle of that month (January 1941) there were some 330 first line aircraft based in Italy and Sicily. All retained their European camouflage, including the green and grey upper and side surfaces of the fighters which, while suited for operations over water, was not satisfactory for land operations in the hot and dusty Sicilian landscape".
No mention is made of RLM74/75/76 but RLM78, RLM79 and RLM80 began to appear in theater in late April 1941.
It is also interesting to note that I./JG27 was also operating in the Mediterranean at this time. A reference is made to this Gruppe and a further quote on page 151 in a reference to Bf110's of III./ZG26 "Like the Bf109's of I./JG27, they also had retained their existing camouflage of RLM71/02/65 with a soft overspray of RLM02."
The reference also states that the Bf109's of I./JG27 were fitted with tropical filters but still retained their European camouflage (April 1941).Further reading to support the RLM 02/71/65 theory.
HTH
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From what I understand, these 109's were flown directly from the factory as new builds in January 1941 (which means a possible Dec 1940 build) and flown directly to theater. This is almost a full year before the "official" adoption of 74/75/76. For that reason, I think the most likely colors are 02/71/65.
As always, I am open to other opinions.
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I have purchased a number of Wingleader books for my reference library which, I believe, speaks volumes about this publisher. I hope to see something on the Halifax in the Photo Archive series in the not to distant future.
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Just now, Dave Fleming said:
From memory, Lucas' examination of the archeologoical evidence suggested 'some' Gloster built aircraft used the pre-war 'Bright' blue (Ultramarine) and red, shown as matt red and blue in the colour chips, rather than the dull ones used on camouflaged aircraft which the book shows as just blue and red.
Dave:
Thanks, this kind of confirms my suspicion as the use of the term "matt" was leading me astray. However, though identified as "matt" in the colour chip descriptions, are they in fact gloss?
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May be swerving a bit here, but has any determination been made as to the color differences between Gloster and Hawker roundel colors. I know an exact FS equivalency not likely, but what is close? I see xtradecal does provide two types of roundels of very different colors on at least one of their Hurricane sheets.
In the book British Aviation Colours of World War Two, the color chips included depict two types of red and blue of vary distinct differences. One labelled red (what we would think as brick red) and blue. The other two of different colours are matt red and matt blue. The matt red much more bold and the matt blue lighter. Are the two matt colour chips representative of the Gloster roundels?
Looking forward to any input.
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Eagle Editions did Mk VI decals. You would have to check their website though for availability.
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Revell had a 1/32nd P-51D released in their Smithsonian series.
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I would like to correct the earlier comments. Eagle Editions still have stock available of their Luftwaffe Color Chips Chart. They can be contacted through their internet site.
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On 11/7/2022 at 9:15 AM, Max Headroom said:
Just found this colour picture on Reddit. The junked Hungarian G (K?) is nice, but that red prop blade??
I know 190 Doras protecting 262’s had red and white undersides but a prop blade?
Trevor
This is a prime example of how colorizing photos only serves to distort history. While great "eye candy" to many, the false narrative created is worrisome. I do have a bit more consideration for those who colorize, but at least watermark the photo saying the effect has been applied. However, even some of those watermarks can be eliminated.
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Bf 109E W.Nr. 1526 flown by Erich Mix May 1940 - was this an E-3 or E-4??
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The later "square" canopy could be retro-fitted to the earlier versions which is why it can't be an identifying feature.
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