Procopius Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi, Can I join this please? I need an excuse to build a 'plank' and this is it!! Absolutely! Happy to provide an excuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thank you :) I have an Eduard ProfiPACK 1:48 Bf 109G-6 currently up for sale. I shall remove it from the listing and put it on the shelf for this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I picked up that airfix 109 today, now the waiting begins K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thueser Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thank you :) I have an Eduard ProfiPACK 1:48 Bf 109G-6 currently up for sale. I shall remove it from the listing and put it on the shelf for this!! First flight of a G series was in spring 1942, so this kit realy doesn't fit in the timeframe for this GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 First flight of a G series was in spring 1942, so this kit realy doesn't fit in the timeframe for this GB. Really? OK - Will look for something else. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) I'm contemplating having a go with the new(ish) Revell 1:32 Spitfire IIa as these were involved in BoB with 19 Sqn, 266 Sqn, 603 and 611 Sqns amongst others... It will need some corrections made, but there seems to be some good AM stuff out now, such as the Barracuda wing correction set that also has replacements for the oil cooler and radiator. I've got a list of serial number I could use, I just need to work out what the aircraft code letters would have been to go with the squadron codes! Edited January 4, 2015 by Kallisti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I've got a list of serial number I could use, I just need to work out what the aircraft code letters would have been to go with the squadron codes! IIRC, some of them were so new and so hastily into service that they didn't even get codes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I've seen pictures of one without codes - it only lasted 2 days before crashing! I'd feel lazy doing something like that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm contemplating having a go with the new(ish) Revell 1:32 Spitfire IIa as these were involved in BoB with 19 Sqn, 266 Sqn, 603 and 611 Sqns amongst others... It will need some corrections made, but there seems to be some good AM stuff out now, such as the Barracuda wing correction set that also has replacements for the oil cooler and radiator. I've got a list of serial number I could use, I just need to work out what the aircraft code letters would have been to go with the squadron codes! Have you searched on here; http://www.airhistory.org.uk/spitfire/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The Airfix Bedford MWD & Albion Refueller for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Have you searched on here; http://www.airhistory.org.uk/spitfire/index.html Yes, I've actually downloaded their data and put it into my own database which I can write all sorts of useful SQL queries on Edited January 5, 2015 by Kallisti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hi All, I'm looking for some assistance please. If I built the new Revell 1:32 Mk II Spitfire but 'back-dated' with aftermarket decals, would this meet the criteria? Cheers Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It would indeed! Spitfire Mark IIs flew with a number of squadrons during the Battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It would indeed! Spitfire Mark IIs flew with a number of squadrons during the Battle. Great - Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hi All, I'm looking for some assistance please. If I built the new Revell 1:32 Mk II Spitfire but 'back-dated' with aftermarket decals, would this meet the criteria? Cheers Nigel See my comments at the start of this page where I propose doing exactly that My database says the following Sqns had IIa before 31st October 1940: 19,41,66,74,122,130,152, 266, 457, 603, 611, 612, 616 but comparing this list to the Official list of accredited sqns here: http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/battleofbritainsqns.cfmreduces this list of Sqns to: 19, 41, 66, 74, 152, 266, 603, 611,616 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 See my comments at the start of this page where I propose doing exactly that My database says the following Sqns had IIa before 31st October 1940: 19,41,66,74,122,130,152, 266, 457, 603, 611, 612, 616 but comparing this list to the Official list of accredited sqns here: http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/battleofbritainsqns.cfmreduces this list of Sqns to: 19, 41, 66, 74, 152, 266, 603, 611,616 Thanks Kallisti. Sorry, I hadn't seen this. I have found some Xtradecal markings that match your list so all good Hope you don't mind me building the same kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Not in the slightest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 See my comments at the start of this page where I propose doing exactly that My database says the following Sqns had IIa before 31st October 1940: 19,41,66,74,122,130,152, 266, 457, 603, 611, 612, 616 but comparing this list to the Official list of accredited sqns here: http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/battleofbritainsqns.cfmreduces this list of Sqns to: 19, 41, 66, 74, 152, 266, 603, 611,616 Well 603 code is XT but I'm surprised 602 Sqn isn't included within that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm having so much fun in the Bf110 STGB that I just might have to build a Battle of Britain vintage Bf110 here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Not in the slightest Cool - Thanks Kallisti In that case I'm planning to build: N3093 QJ-W 616 (Sth Yorkshire) Sqn, 'The Virgin' Fl/Lt Denys Gillam, RAF Leconfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I believe that's the mount of "Kill 'Em" Gillam, later to gain fame as a Typhoon leader. Excellent choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Well 603 code is XT but I'm surprised 602 Sqn isn't included within that list. The database says 602 didn't get the IIa until May 1941. In the BoB they appear to have been flying Mk 1a 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I believe that's the mount of "Kill 'Em" Gillam, later to gain fame as a Typhoon leader. Excellent choice! Correct Procopius. I found the following on-line: Name: Gillam, Denys Edgar Date of birth: November 18th, 1915 (Teignmouth/Devonshire, Great Britain) Date of death: September 1991 Nationality: British BIOGRAPHY: Dennys Gillam obtained his flying licence in 1934 and joined the RAF the following year. In June 1938, Gillam received the AFC for flying food to Rathlin Island in very hazardous conditions in a Westland Wapiti. During the Battle of Britain he served with No. 616 Sqn very successfully. On September 2nd, 1940 Gillam was shot down by a Bf110 but he was picked up though by Air Sea Rescue Launch off Dunkirk. March 1942 saw him forming the first Typhoon Wing at Duxford and subsequently taking command of 20 Sector 2nd TAF in April 1944. In October 1944 he led an attack on the German Staff Conference at Dordrecht which killed many of the senior staff of the 15th Army. Gillam left the RAF late in 1945 but rejoined 616 Squadron as a Flight Lieutenant in the RAuxAF and became Director and Chairman of Homfray Carpets in Halifax and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire. He then returned to his farm with his second wife, the sister of Air Vice-Marshal Bird-Wilson. There's more detail here I'm tempted to go all out with a BigEd kit too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Gonna have to get involved in this, and I think the new 1/48 hurricane airfix are releasing will fit the bill nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'll be in for this one if all goes well come that time, likely with another 109 or then again I could stretch myself with a Spit, Hurricane or Stuka. The choices are endless..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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