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    Future and clear parts

    in Modelling Tips

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    6 minutes ago, dogsbody said:

     

    What might be a cellulose thinner? Is it something easily bought at a hardware store? Does anyone know of a common North American brand that might be available in Canada?

     

     

     

    Chris

    Hi Chris

     

    Try an auto store, and yes, some DIY stores will also carry cellulose thinners. Be careful though, it's nasty stuff. Maximum ventilation & always wear a mask. Used to be used to paint cars, but was phased out quite a while ago as it's so harmful if breathed in over a prolonged period.

     

    The brand I have is Barrettine.

     

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    RIP Flying Legends

    in Aviation Chat

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    I have no knowledge of the aviation infrastructure there, but could Goodwood be a potential venue with (if necessary) some of the aircraft 'based' at local airfields and coming together for a flying display?

    The team there have a wealth of experience of putting together some fantastic events, including an increasing amount of aviation linked to the Revival. Plus Goodwood circuit is based on the old perimeter track at Westhampnett.

     

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    1/72 RAF Mustang III

    in Aircraft WWII

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    I've made a tentative start on this, my 1st short-run style kit. Fuselage halves & most cockpit pieces are removed and cleaned in readiness for painting. Unlike the kits I've built previously I've been unable to line up the cockpit parts for a dry fit into the fuselage (no joining pins) so am thinking of building it in situ, once painted.

     

    Pic of the kit and additions:

     

    50237084316_1b0b933707_k.jpgContents by Gavin Edgerton, on Flickr

     

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    1/72 RAF Mustang III

    in Aircraft WWII

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    On 24 July 2020 at 4:55 PM, Tbolt said:

    Unfortunately I'm a bit late reading this message otherwise I've got some 108 tanks you could of had.

    Cheers Tbolt. I didn't even realise P-47s used them!

     

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    1/72 RAF Mustang III

    in Aircraft WWII

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    3 hours ago, RJP said:

    It seems to me that the tanks attached in the same way.  I have seen photographs of a USAAF P-51B with the paper tanks and in the next shot with the smaller capacity metal ones.  If that is the case, apart from mission requirement or supply availability, you'd be justified in portraying either type, or none at all.

     

    Idly curious, I've looked through my files and have never seen a mixed formation which makes sense.   

    I'm guessing that the RAF used whichever was to hand & as there's a photograph of the 108 gal paper tank I thought I'd go for that. I'm also sure that the smaller tank was also used (Norway being closer to the north of Scotland than Berlin is to East Anglia).

     

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    1/72 RAF Mustang III

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Beard said:

    Freightdog make resin ones, and very nice they are too, I've got a set to use on a 19 squadron Mustang IV (until I found a photo of the aircraft using the 75gal (?) tanks): https://www.freightdogmodels.co.uk/freightdog-1-72-p-51d-mustang-108-gal-paper-drop-tanks.html

     

    As others have said, 108 gallon tanks are found in a few kits.

    Thank Beard. Unfortunately out of stock so I've ordered the Pavla P-47 update which includes the larger, paper tank.

     

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    1/72 RAF Mustang III

    in Aircraft WWII

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    12 minutes ago, 72modeler said:

    Offhand, I can't think of any other aftermarket source except Pavla U72023, for the P-47D which includes resin 108 gallon paper tanks, 110 gallon metal tanks, bazooka rocket tubes, and wheels. Same tanks as used on Mustangs.  Hannants shows them to be in stock. Failing that, both Hasegawa P-47D kits, both Academy P-47D kits, as well as the Academy and Hasegawa P-51B kits, and the old Monogram P-51B kit came with 108 gallon paper tanks, I'm betting somebody out there has a set they did not use on one of their builds who might be able to help you out. Good luck!

    Mike

     

    Mike, thanks for such a speedy & informed reply! I had checked Hannants, using as many search references as I could think of, but of course not P-47! I'll head over now & take a look.

     

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    1/72 RAF Mustang III

    in Aircraft WWII

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    Hi All

     

    I'm planning to build an RAF Mustang III from the KP kit fairly soon & have started a little research & have got together some extras to add to the build. I'm thinking of building an aircraft based in Peterhead/Dallachy that was used to escort the strike wings on their raids in the Norwegian Fjords. Probably settled on YT-N from 65 squadron with white nose/spinner or, if I'm feeling brave, something from 315 squadron with black/yellow stripes on the spinner and nose (masking nightmare!).

     

    One of the photographs in 'A Separate Little War' shows a pile of 108 gallon fuel tanks "ready to be fitted to 315 squadron Mustang IIIs", so I am assuming these could have been used by any of the escorting Mustang squadrons to extend their range and would like to add a pair to my build. They're a completely different shape (and size) to the 'normal' Mustang drop tanks, so would add a little extra to the build.

     

    The problem is that I can't find any! Freightdog used to sell as set, but they're out of stock. I have emailed them to ask if another production run is likely, but no reply so far. Does anyone know of another producer??

     

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    FAA Wildcat Underside Colours

    in Aircraft WWII

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    1 hour ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said:

     

    I'm sorry if I've given you an impression of perceived superiority. I struggle with patience in all aspects of life - I simply don't have any. I do write using imagery a lot - it goes with my sense of humour.

     

    I suppose I've allowed myself to become a bit exasperated here because I am unable to follow your proposition. You talk about (e.g.) modern restorations being different so I try to engage dialogue about factory specs, so you try to show me I'm not Mr Clever Clogs by talking about repairing motorbikes and batch variances at Ford. The different considerations, causes and effects are completely different from production lines to repairs and between in-spec batch variance and just different specs and whenever I (and others) have tried to discuss one aspect which I (or they) do have sound knowledge of, you jump to something unrelated and irrelevant to try to demonstrate your point. Speaking purely for myself, I've absolutely no idea what your point is, although it's quite clear you don't like anyone who disagrees with you. You must either be right an awful lot or dislike an awful lot of people.

     

    I've re-written posts several times to try to make sure my language is kind and reacted civilly to your suggestion that I/we are unsufferable armchair rivet counters who don't build anything ourselves. I/we are not and indeed are active builders of varying degree of mediocrity and ambition over ability, but even if we weren't, facts are still facts. Your later posts here are tarring rather a lot of people with quite an insulting brush which I assure you won't attract any animosity from myself, but you're likely to find it a self-fulfilling prophesy generally when writing things that alienates thousands of people at a time.

     

     

    Jamie. I think I know how you're feeling here! I have worked in the motor industry (including a good portion of that as a cretin in a dealership!) and can happily testify that there a numerous different shades of any manufacturer's colours - even if they share the same paint code. Some colours have multiple mixes and shade suggestions for the painters to use, but even then it is common practice for a repair to need blending across several adjacent panels.

    Add in the effects of aging, sun bleaching etc & it's mind boggling how many variations of your Ford red could exist.

    During manufacturing QC, the team use a spectrometer to assess if the paint on a new vehicle meets their standard range - range being the appropriate word. 

     

    Hope you don't mind me chipping in (pardon the pun) - otherwise quite happy to be told where to go!

     

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