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Eduard will release 1/72 versions of their 3D printed oxygen cylinders and tanks in December. I have two Airfix B-17Gs in my stash, and as - if I'm not mistaken - they don't come with any oxygen tanks, it would be nice add some to the interior. I'm primarily interested in those sections that can be seen (at least in theory), I.E. the flight deck and the bombardier's station. Eduard has G-1 tanks, and portable A-4 and A-6 cylinders. I've seen one build here on BM where the modeller added scratch-built tanks behind the pilot seats, I haven't found period photos that would show how that area looked. Concerning the portable cylinders, which crew members used them? And how were they stored, were they attached to something, or just loose on the floor? Would the bombardier's station have either of the A-4 or A-6 cylinders?
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Hey everyone, This is my interpretation of "Passion Wagon", a North American P51D Mustang, flown by Captain Charles Weaver of the USAAF, in 1944. Captain Weaver was part of the 362nd FS, 357th FG when he flew this aircraft. It's the Airfix P51D 1:72 kit, finished with Tamiya acrylics and lightly weathered with oils. Awesome decals (which some may find offensive!) are from Kits-World. Thanks for looking. Happy modelling folks! More models on Instagram: drakenmodelling- 13 replies
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Hello! I think it's time I try to get back into some scale modelling. I've not built anything in years (certainly not finished anything) but I'm beginning to get that itch again. I do like a Thunderbolt (who doesn't?) so why not try getting the modelling bug back with one of Tamiya's finest! I'm going to attempt a NMF (a first for me) with full invasion stripes and checker nose Jug, from the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group based in Duxford. The only photo I have: The kit I will ruin will be this one: I have an Eduard set to improve the cockpit and add seatbelts too. Looking forward to the start ☺️ Si
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Found this vintage, WW2 colour clip filmed by the camera crews of William Wyler. As B-17:s are obviously out of scope of this GB - but we'll have a whole STGB for them later this year - you may guess what my build will be The kit will be the semitrailer tanker from this set... ...I have bought included in this, even bigger set, with the ubiquitous B-17: Great looking kits all! Can't wait to get to build them - but I must edit: wait until my Drakens, Seafire and an FW 190 are finished first 🙂. V-P
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Hello fellow britmodellers, This is my third and last model in this year. Tamiya 1/72 P-47D “Razorback”. At first I wanted to follow my line of American fighters in British service but there were some good reasons not to: 1. My girlfriend wanted a plane in natural metal finish 2. We wanted to try nose art on a model and American fighters (especially P-47) are the best planes for it 3. This is P-47D! This plane represents the American way in aircrafting: bigger, faster, higher! So apart from the model there was some aftermarket bought: 1. Hamilton propeller from AIRES 2. Eduard photo etched cockpit details (found locally for “bubletop” version only, but they are mostly the same) 3. Decals for the P-47D from Techmod I’ve chosen the plane of polish fighter-pilot cpt. Boleslav “Mike” Gladych named Pengie III after the nickname of his then girlfriend. I recommend to read his biography which is very interesting and includes evacuating planes from Poland to Romania, escaping Romanian internment camp, joining French Air Force and participation in several fights (with unconfirmed victories), joining No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron… Also he almost shot down the Churchill’s aircraft Most of the victories he claimed while serving in famous 56th Fighter Group under col.Zemke (61st Fighter Squadron under major.Francis Gabreski). His wartime 'score' totals 17 claimed destroyed, 2 probables, 1 shared damaged, and 5 ground kills. Now back to the model. As it was expected, tamiya quality is on exceptional level. Building was without problem, unfortunately I lost closing cylinder for the undercarriage cover and made it from scratch. Model was painted by AK Xtreme Metal Aluminium after black semi-gloss primer (found gloss black after painting, always check your stash ). Other colours are from tamiya and gunze. Decals are very good, but the serial number is wrong so I’ve made it from two different numbers on a decal’s sheet. Well, from here I hope you will enjoy the model and wish you the Happy New Year!!! Alex -
Hi Some more photos of models from my shelves, as aftermath of a sunny weekend... An advanced trainer of US Army AF, WW II - Curtiss AT-9, kit by Pavla 1/72. Practically OOB - only the decals are from drawer, following markings from Aeroscale in 1:48 (http://www.aeroscale.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=139&mode=thread&order=0). So I do not know the unit - perhaps someone can tell me? She looks like this: NMF finish by brush (Humbrol 191 and 11 + thinner) , then polished. I hope you enjoy it Any comment welcomed, regards Jerzy-Wojtek
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