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    TBF 1 C Avenger. 30 Sq RNZAF. Piva, Bougainville May 1944. Kit Academy 1/72

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    On 17/04/2024 at 00:15, LDSModeller said:

    Hi Macalain,

     

    Nice RNZAF Avenger.

     

    Just as an FYI, the Academy TBF-1 is really a hybrid Avenger, as the

    TBF-1 and TBF-1c were two different beasties.

    The main difference are the cowlings and the middle cockpit section.

    The TBF-1 has an observers seat, whereas the the TBF-1c has a radio section for

    equipment.

    The RNZAF received both TBF-1 (6) and TBF-1c (42). Only the TBF-1c served overseas, while

    the TBF-1 stayed in New Zealand for training

    Your rendition of NZ2518 was a TBF-1c, initially flown with 30 Squadron but belonging to

    30 SU (Servicing Unit) who "owned" the aircraft.

    The pilot was a Flt Lt Fred Ladd as seen in a the RNZAF Photo below

    PR2593.jpg.iyft7cfhMQefkU9jQA0A.G2bcLiaP

    (RNZAF Official - Air Force Museum of New Zealand - Used with permissions)

     

    Most RNZAF Avengers were adorned with some character on their cowlings

    Fred Ladd chose his motif "Plonky" a flying beer/liquor barrel with the liquid

    coming out, as he knew the Japanese took great offense in liquor spilling on them

    from above.

    NZ2518 became known to Tokyo Rose, who uttered threats in her radio propaganda  broadcasts

    of Plonky being shot down.

    NZ2518 was eventually lost with all crew over New Britain 05 June 1944, but only after 30 Squadron had handed over their

    aircraft to 31 Squadron/31 SU and rotated home (Fred Ladd survived the war)

     

    Thanks for sharing your build

     

    Regards

     

    Alan

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Thank you very much Alan, and a special thank's for your nice informations.

     

    Alain

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    Messerschmitt Bf 109F4/R3 Trop. North Africa. Kit Eduard 1/72

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

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    18 hours ago, georgeusa said:

    For most of us 17 kits in the stash is at least a year or two worth of build.  (For me, maybe a decade).  For you, that is about 2 months worth of builds.  Just amazing.  The F model is my favorite 109 and you have done this one justice.  And it is in a desert scheme which is also one of the more attractive liveries for this aircraft.  Thanks for sharing.  

    Thank you very much mate, Yes you are right 17 models is about 2 mouth of work, but I will slow down a bit because my Korean journey is approching.

     

    Alain

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