vppelt68 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Well we'll be having Manchuria included in the Eastern front GB so why not these African subjects in a Mediterranean GB? (using the mobile version of this site doesn't allow me to use all those various Smilies showing me behaving badly and doing several indecent gestures). Luckily that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 After all, there's so much to build immediately around the Mediterranean. I couldn't agree with you more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Can I join this on please I'd like to build "An Anson in an Armani Suit" The Italeri Caproni CA 311. Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 In case any one is interested, or just didn't know; the soon to come Airfix DD pairing of the Ju87 B1 and Gladiator are set in Greece. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 So many candidates.....Should probably build one. Please add me to the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 So many candidates.....Should probably build one. Please add me to the list. Welcome! Building something that crawls on the ground, I hope? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Entirely likely I'd say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Entirely likely I'd say. depending on how my churchie goes I may join you.... Hmmm but what....I have far too many ideas for this, really need to start narrowing it down.... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 OK, I think I've settled on a pair of Hasegawa 1/72 Humber Mk.II Armoured Cars, Sicily 1943.....To scout out targets for my Bishop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) So I have been shopping and all the kits, apart from a zero, all appear to be for this GB! So now there are two categories, twins and singles... Twins: airfix 1/72 beaufighter, Revell 1/72 Boston, Revell 1/72 Hudson (shame I don't have another lend lease twin really... Oh well there is time.) Singles: (Malta merlins... I mean it has to be done really) airfix 1/72 spit vb, airfix new tool MKiic will mkiib wing set as well. (Mediterranean Hawks) airfix p-40b tomahawk, and academy p-40e kittyhawk.... Decisions decisions! Rob Edited February 18, 2016 by rob85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 ok I was tossing up whether to build either a SM.79 or Macchi C.202 in 1/48th.....but that was until this little beauty showed up!!!! It's a beautiful Craftworks 1/32nd Macchi C.202/205 resin/multimedia kit (was actually cheaper than the 1/48 Hasegawa version!), I'm now planning to do the C.205 version with some special decals. No extra bits required as it comes with everything.....it even has 4 sheets of decals and a chain to hold the seat in place!?!?! Just can't wait for this build now! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 What version of camo are you planning to do?! The one in the original scheme like the 202 or are you going to use the German scheme with RLM 74/75/76?!?! I still have a 1/35 205 from 21st century models on my shelf of shame. I will finish it in the German scheme. o, I also have a few Hasegawa 1/48 202's/205's in the stash for the future. They were all bought second hand on some shows. Cheers, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Gosh, I need to learn more about the Macchi. A RLM coloured one would look nice next to my smoke ringed one... But first I'd need to find another Frog kit, of course 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'm going to do he smokey one as I have a set of the Mike Grant Smoke green decals....even I'm not silly enough to try and paint them! Though I may still change the schemes, their's 4 sheets of decals, and every squadron that ever used the C.202/C.205 is represented! What version of camo are you planning to do?! The one in the original scheme like the 202 or are you going to use the German scheme with RLM 74/75/76?!?! I still have a 1/35 205 from 21st century models on my shelf of shame. I will finish it in the German scheme.o, I also have a few Hasegawa 1/48 202's/205's in the stash for the future. They were all bought second hand on some shows.Cheers, I've read some really good reviews on those Century Models, you should bring it out and sort it out! Now you have me tempted to get one and do another colour scheme!! Gosh, I need to learn more about the Macchi. A RLM coloured one would look nice next to my smoke ringed one... But first I'd need to find another Frog kit, of course I found I have an awesome book on Italian aircraft during the war, "Courage Alone - The Italian Air Force 1940-43", there is so much interesting material an info in it. I may have to star building a few more Italian aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 An opportunity to dust off my old Airfix Hs.126 and cobble together some suitable decals . I'm thinking maybe 'in flight' too, so that I can use the crew figures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 May switch from the Quad & 25pdr to the Miniart AEC Mk1... not sure yet... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I can't make up my mind between these two kits for this GB. I want to build a SAAF 16 squadron subject (after reading Path of Duty by Graeme Gibson), so either a Maryland based at Addis Ababa in 1941 (which I got approval for) or a North Africa Beaufort Mk.Ia in 1943. Easy answer will be to do both, but I won't have enough time. Also decals will be a major issue since I am not aware of any 16 squadron specific decals in existence so I will have to choose a subject without any squadron markings and also find a technique to paint the a/c serials. The roundels I can probably get from other SAAF sheets, or paint them myself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I can't make up my mind between these two kits for this GB. ... Easy answer will be to do both, but I won't have enough time. Also decals will be a major issue since I am not aware of any 16 squadron specific decals in existence so I will have to choose a subject without any squadron markings and also find a technique to paint the a/c serials. The roundels I can probably get from other SAAF sheets, or paint them myself. Both the a/c serials and squadron codes are available on sheets of decals from the likes of Hannants. The a/c codes can be bought in 4, 6 and 8 inch red or black. The squadron codes come in alphabet sheets in the most common sizes and the three main colours; sky, grey and red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I can't make up my mind between these two kits for this GB. I want to build a SAAF 16 squadron subject (after reading Path of Duty by Graeme Gibson), so either a Maryland based at Addis Ababa in 1941 (which I got approval for) or a North Africa Beaufort Mk.Ia in 1943. Easy answer will be to do both, but I won't have enough time. Also decals will be a major issue since I am not aware of any 16 squadron specific decals in existence so I will have to choose a subject without any squadron markings and also find a technique to paint the a/c serials. The roundels I can probably get from other SAAF sheets, or paint them myself. Personally I'd go with the Maryland, it's one of those often forgotten types that however gave its contribution to the war effort in the Med. theatre. Serials can be either made from generic sheets as said above or home-printed if black. Codes can again be found on generic sheets or masked and painted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Both the a/c serials and squadron codes are available on sheets of decals from the likes of Hannants. The a/c codes can be bought in 4, 6 and 8 inch red or black. The squadron codes come in alphabet sheets in the most common sizes and the three main colours; sky, grey and red. Thanks for the info! I'll be sure to look out for that. Will make my life a lot easier. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Personally I'd go with the Maryland, it's one of those often forgotten types that however gave its contribution to the war effort in the Med. theatre. Serials can be either made from generic sheets as said above or home-printed if black. Codes can again be found on generic sheets or masked and painted Thanks for your reply Giorgio. You make a good point, the Maryland was a lot less common than the Beaufort and will make a special subject. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ettore Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Good afternoon to All About the Italian colors I will help anyone requests it, the German colors (RLM), they were used after the armistice (08 September 1943) in some aircraft of the National Republican Air Force ( ANR ) in northern Italy. The basic rules are: From 1939 we had first camouflage colors until summer 1941, but there was much anarchy in the schemes of the squadrons; then, to standardize all was used the Color Table n°10, used steadily since 1942; many colors of the Table 10, however, were used since 1940, just because they were on the list of the first camouflage colors. In short, quite a quagmire, but you tell me the plane and the year and I can help you Ettore 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 count me in for this please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I can't make up my mind between these two kits for this GB. I want to build a SAAF 16 squadron subject (after reading Path of Duty by Graeme Gibson), so either a Maryland based at Addis Ababa in 1941 (which I got approval for) or a North Africa Beaufort Mk.Ia in 1943. Easy answer will be to do both, but I won't have enough time. Also decals will be a major issue since I am not aware of any 16 squadron specific decals in existence so I will have to choose a subject without any squadron markings and also find a technique to paint the a/c serials. The roundels I can probably get from other SAAF sheets, or paint them myself. Or do both and have one as 39 Sqn beau on Malta and the other as Adrian warburton' maryland!! Currently I have myself in a pickle for this GB! List of builds I have put by currently with the gb in mind.... Academy p-40 Airfix p-40 Airfix spitfire mkv b x3 (and possible VC butchery) Airfix hurricane mk iib Airfix beaufighter Airfix marauder Italeri b-25j Revell Boston 😳 Time to start narrowing down the options... Current favourites Trio of Malta spitfires Trio of twin engine bombers Pair of Hawks + pair of merlins Hmmmm Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I'd throw in a vote for the Maryland. But I do have a bit of a vested interest.....If you are not going to use them is there any chance I could buy/borrow/blag your Vichy markings from the Maryland kit. I tried forever to get that release but had to make to with the FAFL version as it was all I could get hold of at the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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