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  1. Troy Smith & Paul Lucas - thank you for your recent postings and suggestions on this topic. I recognize your depth of knowledge in this field, and welcome continuing discussion regarding the possible colour, markings, and configuration of this unique Seafire. However, I am engaged in producing a small scale model of a subject that has been lingering on my priority list for many years. Although accuracy in all aspects is something that informs my modelling, I find that many favourite subjects have been indefinitely delayed due to 'analysis paralysis'. Uncertainty about actual colours, markings, and detail of a particular subject simply creates reason to not proceed with assembly, paint and decals. MB340 has been one such subject - I have had the Aeromaster decals and the 1974 Airfix kit in my stash for far too many years. Asking for input on BM on the precise appearance of the aircraft has been a concluding step in bringing a long-delayed project to fruition. The suggestion by Graham Boak that Sea Blue Gloss was an available in-stock paint contributed to my decision to select that colour. Also, I had that model paint at hand. Absolutely correct? The jury is still out, as evidenced by the most recent two posts. Incidently, the Aeromaster decal sheet features upper and lower wing roundels that are far too large and incorrectly proportioned. Fortunately for my project, I have alternatives that I believe are correct. The photo of MB340 does not show these roundels - I am going on established norms for BEIF Seafires. Was there an arrestor hook and cannon barrels? I don't know - the photo appears to suggest no hook, but it is a rather low resolution image. Cannon barrels? Toss of a coin. So, in order to complete the project, I have made some assumptions on the best available info at the time, accepting that other information will emerge that confirms or discredits my decision. I expect that in a few days, after many years, I'll have a 1/72 blue Seafire with a white lightning flash in my collection, and I'll move on. Time may prove me wrong, and other modellers will make a more accurate representation. Discussion on Britmodeller will have been a decisive factor in determining that level of accuracy. Thanks to all for contributing to this process. KE
  2. Thank you everyone who offered their take on this particular Seafire (MB340). Finding the photo was a big help - verification that the aircraft DID exist in that paint scheme. Yes, there are still some unanswered questions. Colour is not verified, although I'm confident that dark blue (Sea Blue Gloss?) is a good bet. It seems to have standard BEIF markings. Was the arrestor hook removed? Did it have armament (cannon and .303 MGs) fitted? I am proceeding with the dark blue paint scheme, decals by Aeromaster. Photos will be posted in about a week. KE
  3. I wonder if Dark Sea Blue would have been available? Another unsettled detail is the lack of cannon. Illustrations show the barrels being replaced with stubs. The Academy kit instructs one to use the cannon. KE
  4. Seems like this has come up before on BM, without resolution. Using the link posted by brewerjerry in a Firefox browser, I've been able to see a low-res image of the aircraft. Interestingly, it does not seem to have a hook, and the fin flash could be red-white-blue. Colour indeterminate, but very dark. The link with the photo takes one to a site that seems to be out of service. KE
  5. Awaiting paint is my Seafire Ib, converted from an old Airfix Spitfire Vb/Vc. This is the same finish chosen by Admiral and detailed here: There are numerous illustrations of the specific aircraft I am modelling, but I have yet to find a photo of the actual aircraft. This is MB 340, Duncan Hamilton's Seafire at Port Reitz, Kenya in 1944. I have come across a reference, https://imodeler.com/2018/10/1-48-seafire-ib/, that claims that the finish was black, not blue, and that the roundels had light blue centres, not white. Can anyone post a photo of the aircraft in question? Also, any clarification as to the actual colour, blue or black? KE
  6. This is an appeal for help with a needed part. I'm starting my 1/32 Matchbox Tiger Moth, intending to finish it as a Canadian version with the clear canopy, Unfortunately, the supplied part is disastrously short-shot, making the part unusable. It is part # 92, the mid-section of the canopy. I have approached Revell Germany for the part, but the current kit has dispensed with the ski and float version, and consequently the enclosed canopy. No replacement available from Revell. If anyone has this part superfluous to their needs, I'd gladly pay a reasonable price to obtain it. If you can help, please post here and we'll discuss further by PM. KE
  7. Thanks to everyone who chimed in. Seems that the middle-sized nose in the kit is closest to accurate. I'll proceed and use that. KE
  8. I'm about to start my venerable Matchbox kit PK-129, Meteor NF.14. I recall seeing some discussion regarding the overall length of the model, but do not remember if any resolution was reached. Is the model, as issued, correct, or does it err in some way? Any recommendations as to assembly of the model in an accurate form appreciated. KE
  9. Thank you for the prompt replies, Graham and Troy. The cannon (on the model) can be removed, no problem there. Sturtivant confirms that NF728 was a Mk. IIc. Sadly, I have the red codes on the model, so a decision needs to be made regarding finish. I doubt that I have alternate decals. Always grateful and pleased to obtain responses to the questions I have on this forum. KE
  10. Discovered this thread recently, after starting the Revell Sea Hurricane. My model was intended to be finished (per Revell illustration) as NF728 K1*F, but the comments and photos posted by Troy Smith are giving me pause. It would appear that, despite being a Sea Hurricane IIc , no cannon were fitted. Also, Troy asserts that the fuselage codes were yellow, not red. Were the cannon fairings retained on Mk IIc training aircraft such as this? If not were there any protrusions/stubs present? Could this have been a Mk. IIb aircraft instead? Is there consensus that the codes were not red? I have taken the kit decals and instructions at face value, and referred to the illustration in 'SAM Colours #2 ....Hurricane...'. publication, p.47. Troy Smith asserts that this profile is inaccurate. Please do not take this as argumentative, but more as an attempt at confirmation of the code colours. Also, if there was a photo of a Hurricane IIc without cannon taken from the front, that would assist me immeasurably in my quest for accuracy TIA KE
  11. Looks to me to be the reflection of the yellow undersurface. KE
  12. There's a Hunter T.8 (?) in silver and day-glo XL 563. It seems to have a large nose probe - pitot? instrumentation? Any idea what's the purpose of that configuration? TIA
  13. I believe that the films were dated 1944. Serial numbers are indistinct. Thanks
  14. I've noticed that on many FAA Corsairs in EIF markings that the entire cowl flaps, including the top ones, are operable. These aircraft lack the blanking plate fitted to prevent oil leaks and smearing on the windscreen. This can be seen on the following videos: https://youtu.be/KM1PvJwQmcE https://youtu.be/-XKdaKadgNg Does anyone know if this was a field unit-level modification, or only done at MU level? It is not lacking on BPF Corsairs (that I have seen).
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