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Thanks for the reply. Title changed. I'm not after a super accurate model, I really don't have the time to commit to getting everything exactly right, so whatever kit I choose will likely get built OOB. I had already found rquirks site, that was where I found the aircraft reg, and also the painting you linked to, but thanks for your efforts. I sort of dismissed the painting though, because a: it isnt a period image, and b: it doesnt show the upper surfaces very well. The photo of FL911 is new to me, thanks, but raises more questions in my mind because there seems to be a camo demarcation on the upper fuselage in the image just forward of the starboard verticle stab, though it could also just be a repaint patch. I've also seen line drawings of SEAC RAF Libs in both single and two colour uppers. Looks like I may have to invest in some more reference material. Any suggestions? Sorry, one more question, what do people think would be a good price to pay for an academy/minicraft Lib VI? £30 sound reasonable?

I have an idea for an upcoming build of my great uncles Lib VI in which he was killed March 20th 1945 and I have a few things I need to figure out before I start. The aircraft in question is KG986 F-Freddy of 203 sqn in which he was a wireless operator/air gunner. It was shot down by ground fire just off the port of Oelehleh, Sumatra. Questions 1. How would 203 have painted the upper surfaces of their MKVIs? 2. What colour would the aircraft codes have been on a SEAC Libby 3. Would the old Airfix kit suffice or should I splash out on the Hasegawa? Or is there another J out there that I could use? 4. Most importantly, does anyone have any period images of this aircraft they could show me for reference? Heres hoping for Uncle Wilf and the rest of the lads. Thanks in advance.

That is a very nice looking stug Alex, well done. B H: I suggest you have a look at Terrain Modelling by Richard Windrow, It taught me loads about building groundwork etc, still available on Google Books and should be on iBooks and kindle as well, for a couple of quid, its a goldmine of walkthroughs and techniques.

Would it be to much to ask for a chally1 or 2 in 1/48 to go with the Op Herrick stuff? And while we are at it, I'd love to see chief, cent and comet as well