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    Best 1/72 ever

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted · Edited by DominikS

    I think you may have confused the 48th scale Hellcat with the 72nd, the 48th scale version is known to suffer from this. The 72nd scale kits are flawlessly moulded, at least my 5 boxings are. I've never heard of any of them not being great, but perhaps some pressings ar dodgy?

    I also have some Tamiya Zeroes in the stash, they look stunning in the box and I'm hoping they will beat the Hellcat. At the price though, I don't think the latter can be beaten.

    I really mean 1/72 Hellcat. Maybe the problem is with the plastic used - mine is of grey plastic. But I know that originally it was beige/sand colour.

    Edit: I've just checked FAA Helcat boxing and the wings (still untouched) also have this sinkmarks.

    Best 1/72 ever

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    I also find Tamiya's Zeros almost perfect. I've build Zeke 52 and 32 and te only problem was attaching wings to fuselage in 32...there was a gap, but that was the only problem. Some time ago I started building Zeke 21b, but not having much time I put it back to the box. I hope to finish it next year.

    As for Hellcat there are horrible sink marks on the upper surfaces of both wing along the flaps line, which are a bit difficult to remowe without destroying surface detail. Apart from this, Eduard's Hellcat is very nice little kit.

    I'll probably buy a few 190A-8 to use with some aftermarket decals I have in my stash. But I'm rather waiting for FW 190F to build in markings from Italy. And I still hope for A-4 version, but if my understanding of Czech is ok Eduard is not planning to release it in forseeable future. But I really hope for this version.

    Tomorrow starts E-Day so maybe Mr Sulc will show some new future projects in "tough guys' scale". I also keep fingers crossed for first test shots of Spitfires.

    1/72 - Spitfire Mk. I, II and V by re-Kovozavody Prostějov (AZ Model)

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted

    Giorgio I feel the same. In my opinion there isn't ultimate and definite Spitfire Mk.I/II nor Mk.V. I remember that Spitfire Mk.IX made by AZ Model based on short run Spitfire VIII which is clearly visible on the parts but I really hope that these kits won't base on short run models.

    And I must agree that avoiding Spitfire Mk.Vc is really awkward.

    Of this new, I hope,models I'll start with Mk.Vb 'cos all my recent Spitfires were Mark One all DG/DE camo. Now I need some grey colours on my shelf.

    I keep my fingers crossed for these models but I'd like to see the moulds.

    And I still look forward to Eduard's Spitfires.

    Cheers

    Dominik

    17th Sept- Anniversary of Op Market Garden today

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    Tony I just pointed another importand anniversary and my point of view. And I really find 'Market-Garden' important and I really find the men fighting in 1944 very brave, and those poor RAF pilots attacking German vessels too. It's not a place for arguing and I'm not going to do it. But for your insult I'm gonna write to Admins of this board.

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    17th Sept- Anniversary of Op Market Garden today

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    But today is more important anniversary. On the 17th September 1939 Soviet army invaded Poland, who was fighting alone the German invasion because British and French governments had decided not to help Poland. There wouldn't have been Arnhem if our "allies" had attacked Germany in September.

    Sorry for this words but most of the world don't know anything about it.

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    Spitfire Mk.IX EN446 No. 92 squadron

    in Aircraft WWII

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    Thanks for you reply Tony.

    As for the code letters it looks grey to me.But you are right about red letters. If we look at QJ-10 the letters look red. The problem is I don't know when the colour changed from MSG to red (or blue). But there are two photos of the famous QJ-J flown by S/L Wedgewood. One with the ground crew letters are grey, the other, showing the whole plane from the portside the letters are red. But I have also seen all white code letters and individual letter.

    I can't see the badge either. I have on my hard disk two other photos of Spitfires Mk.IX from No 92 squadron and none of them has the badge.

    So, now I only have to buy aftermarket code letters and wait for the kit.

    Dominik

    PS. Tony, I have seen Spitfire Mk.VIII from "Ninety Two" with completely different shape and location of the WDAF Badge. Much smaller and under the exhausts.

    Opinion on 1/72 possible decals needed.

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    Hello Everyone

    I'm starting this topic to gather opinion about the possible market for new Spitfire decals.

    A friend of mine has designed and prepared a few sets of decals for Spitfires Vb, Vc and IX from Africa and Italy. For now he's planning to release them in 1/48 and, in the future, 1/32. Everytime we are talking I'm trying to convince him that the 1/72 sets will be very successful, especially after, I hope ultimate, Eduard small Spits IX.

    Can you, Fellow Modellers, give your opinion about this idea. Of course I realise that this is a kind of long time investment but I really want to convinve him to do it.

    As for today I can't give you more hints because I'm writing this post without his knowledge, but I'll try to get his permission to post here profiles. And belive me, in my humble opinion they are very well prepared. Belive me, I really love Spitfires, especially those from the MTO.

    I'm looking forward to your posts and opinions.

    Cheers

    Dominik

    Vol 2 All the Spitfire questions here

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted · Edited by DominikS

    Sorry for messing in this topic but I don't get on well with search engines. I'm slowly working on Eduard's Spitfire VIII and next step is to install harness. Eduard's manual suggests putting a part of the harness into the hole at the backrest of the seat. But I'm pretty sure that in Spitfires any part of the harness goes through this hole. How should I install it?

    The second issue is about the leather covering backrest - was is black or brown, and how far was is put on the back side of the backrest.

    Thank you for your support.

    Dominik

    Vol 2 All the Spitfire questions here

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    @Daniel

    Thank you very much for information. I think it's the firs time I've heard about aft links. Now I have to look more carefully at the photos. Do you think that JF476 had aft links or no links?

    @Tempestfan

    If you get those books they are really worth the money. OK, I'm a Pole and the Spitfire fan so I would have been strange not to buy them.

    Vol 2 All the Spitfire questions here

    in Aircraft WWII

    Posted

    Hi Chaps

    I know that it has been discussed once but couldn't find it. I've started slow work on Spitfire Mk.VIII and I have one problem - the torsion racks. When were they implemented into production? Is it possible to determine from serial number which planes had the rack and which didn't?

    Thank you

    Dominik

    Decal sets suggestion open topic.

    in Hannants

    Posted

    Jon

    First of all BIG thank you for Fighters over Africa... I hope there will be a few other parts. The topic is enormously hudge iand needs lots of sets.

    Secondly, it would be great to see next part of Spitfire Mk.VIII and IX. Maybe photos I send you can be an inspiration;)

    Thirdly, John's idea about AuxAF is great.

    Can you also think about releasin a set with Western Desert Air Force/Desert Air Force emblem (a shield with an eagle in the triangle). I saw several photos of planes from Italy wearing this emblem.

    Cheers!

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