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Placeholder for my build which will be a 1/72 P-51D built as Mustang IVa CV- <> KH677 of 3 sqn RAAF in 1945.

I have multiple builds under way, so that's perfect timing for starting another one! This time I'm attempting my first resin cast model, the Croco CA-11 Woomera. Southern Sky Models in Perth, Australia commissioned a run of 100 kits from Croco, and they have all sold out. Custom decals were produced for Southern Sky by DEKL'S. Here's the box: The decals feature two different schemes for the first production aircraft, A23-1 and I'll be building the overall foliage green version, as it does not require any masking (apart from the transparencies)! While this is a cast resin kit, it is very complete, with all parts needed to create the model... engines, propellers, seats, guns and cockpit controls. I may swap out the engines and props, but haven't decided yet. The main undercarriage legs have steel inserts for extra strength, a very nice touch. Here's what comes in the box: The wing comes in 3 parts, with a curious method of attaching the engine nacelles. The outer wings must be glued on to the outboard ends of thin plates which extend through the engine nacelles. This gives the correct dihedral angle for the outer wings, but until the nacelles are in place, this thin section is very flexible. The dihedral is not correct on the centre section, so I made some cuts in the upper surface where it passes through the fuselage, allowing me to slightly bend the part before epoxying it into the correct angle. Here are the components of the wing: The thin flat sections which pass through the engine nacelles were also quite twisted, so I clamped them very heavily while gluing on the outer wing sections: This resulted in the full wing, which then needed a lot of attention to allow the engine nacelles to fit properly: The engine nacelles are not intended to be "handed", but through some test fitting it appeared that each part fitted into one side or the other slightly better, so I labelled each side so that I didn't get them mixed up! As-molded there was no way the nacelles would fit onto the wings, so I sanded away sections of the wing upper surface until the upper halves of the nacelles fitted nicely into place. Below you can see the upper nacelles dry-fitted in place. I need to do more work on the wings (trimming and scribing) before finally gluing them in place. The engine nacelles also need some prep work, including fitting the rear gun turrets which will be attached from inside the engine nacelles. I also have to add some detail to the wheel wells at the aft end of the engine nacelles before joining the lower and upper halves. It's been fun so far, and gluing everything with epoxy makes for a slow but carefully planned build!

Hi All A return to modelling after several year hiatus, it will be great to get into one of my favourite aircraft, the P-40. I have selected the aircraft of John Lloyd Waddy, A29-607 BU-G which has been on my 'to do' list for many years. His aircraft was held on the strength of 80 Squadron RAAF from late September 1944 until 17th March 1945. To assist in this project I have a few accessories which I have listed below, including the Red Roo decals for this aircraft. I may add some further bits, including resin wheels. This is the first WIP thread I have done on this site, but I have previously posted on the WW2 Aircraft site, for those that may remember from there. My previous build was the Spitfire of Pat Hughes X4009 AZ-Q back in 2015. Time flys! Rusty as heck, I'll get on with it. Cheers Peter Name: Peter Kit: Hasegawa P-40N JT88 Scale: 1/48th Accessories: Ultracast Wide Blade Propeller 48244 Ultracast P-40N Seat with Harness 48169 Ultracast P-40E-N Flared Exhaust Eduard P-40N Warhawk Canopy Masks EX113 Red Roo Decals RRD4810 "Waddy's Kitties"

.....My first post! I found this article completely by chance http://adf-serials.com.au/newsletter/ADF%20Telegraph%202019%20Spring.pdf published in 2019. The whole newsletter may be of interest but the Gold commences at page 39 - a very long section on RAAF Beaufighters. I don't get out too much but this stuff looks fairly original and extensive to say the least. I can't vouch for the accuracy however it will at least provide fuel to the RAAF Beaufighter colours fire. I was led here whilst looking for 60 lb Rocket Colours for my Mk21. There's also interesting details re AFC in WW1 and RAAF B24's. I will leave it to those far more learned than me to provide informed comment. I hope you find it interesting & useful. Happy viewing!