MarkVX Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Right I've now managed to get the kits together i need to complete my 617 Sqn build. In the post are 5 Sets of 617 Sqn decals from Hannants aswell. Just waiting on a 1/72 Mosquito to arrive and thats the lot. For those that havent seen it here is the inspiration and story behind the build http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234931403&hl= And here are the kits that are with me now going to make a start on the Mustang later today so will probably update either tonight or tomorrow. Hoping to get these completed for Telford if i can but who knows 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Crikey, just doing the Dambuster is keeping me busy ! Lookig forwards to your builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) What an inspiring and interesting theme. This will be fun to follow. Good luck with your project. /Bosse edit: spelling Edited January 17, 2013 by Marlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm settling down and really looking forward to this Mark. I see you have a Mustang flown by Leonard Cheshire, but what about his Mossie? (As if you hadn't got enough to do)! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVX Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm settling down and really looking forward to this Mark. I see you have a Mustang flown by Leonard Cheshire, but what about his Mossie? (As if you hadn't got enough to do)! Cheers Mossie is in the post and just waiting for it to turn up. One more model won't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Have you sourced your 617 decals from Hannants yet? If not then I'd suggest you get your foot on the gas because I believe the MOD have just trademarked anything to do with "The Dambusters" or "617 Squadron". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVX Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Have you sourced your 617 decals from Hannants yet? If not then I'd suggest you get your foot on the gas because I believe the MOD have just trademarked anything to do with "The Dambusters" or "617 Squadron". yes ordered them yesterday and they have been dispatched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVX Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Decals arrived this morning from hannants. Pretty pleased with them even got a sqn history sheet to go with it Will have a update on the Mustang later today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVX Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Not much of a update but i've got the Mustang cockpit together. Havent added any extra detail as alot of it will be hidden once its closed up going to try and make a start on the fuselage in abit and update tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I built the revell mustang III and enjoied it a lot. One note of caution though: the clear parts can be very tricky and don't fit well at all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVX Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I had noticed it looks abit tricky and probably be a pain to fit right but thats the enjoyment alot of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Hi, MarkXV! I've never tried the Revell 1/72 Mustang III but I'm building an ICM 1/48 version, and will put 617's markings on it. Apparently 617 received two Mk III's (from RAF stocks, not directly from a friendly USAFE squadron as indicated in some accounts, with RAF serials HB825 and HB837). I believe one had an individual letter 'N' which I think is Cheshire's. I have a photo taken of Cheshire's Mustang returning from a raid, which I believe was Cheshire's last. It has D-day markings but no 'N' and I can't see the serial no. I'm going to modify two 1000 lb bombs from the ICM Spitfire kits to represent the markers carried by these aircraft. I have a photo of a cutaway marker in the RAF museum. I'm watching your build with interest - good luck! Edited January 19, 2013 by Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I was wondering what the mustang had to do with a bomber squadron, then I read about Willie Tait's exploits marking targets with a mustang in 'Target Tirpitz'.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) I was wondering what the mustang had to do with a bomber squadron, then I read about Willie Tait's exploits marking targets with a mustang in 'Target Tirpitz'.. I think Cheshire pioneered the technique after first using a Lancaster as a marker aircraft, the the Mosquito, then the Mustang. I read somewhere that when the Lancaster bomb aimers couldn't identify a target he flew over it repeatedly hoping the sun flashing on his Mustang's wings would help them! An incredible man who well deserved the VC. Edited January 20, 2013 by Jonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Could've been Cheshire too.. It was 3 in the morning when I was reading it, after all.. I know that in this instance the aircraft came back full of holes.. Edited January 19, 2013 by Michaelvk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I intend to do this in 1/48 scale (except the Vulcan) using Italeri and Tamiya kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ferguson Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Any updates on this lad ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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