72modeler Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I discovered these recently, but forgot to post them; I hope they haven't been posted before. Mike http://axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?16624 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Nice photos, Mike. The second one with Bader, Day and Stephenson is especially interesting. I first saw it in Reach for the sky book decades ago, but it slipped my memory, so thanks for a reminder. Cheers Jure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I like the Finnish example as well. Im presuming Aluminum dope for most but the upper surface colors ? Green or green/black mix any ideas ? Oh and does anyone one make one of these in 1/72nd ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vildebeest Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Dennis As far as I know, nothing currently produced in 1/72. Aeroclub did one which comes up from time to time on Ebay, before that there was a Pegasus version and also one by Veeday packaged with the Flycatcher. Aeroclub is the easiest if you can find it, I can let you have the Veeday and possibly some parts from the Pegasus which I had at some stage if you are wanting a challenge. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I like the Finnish example as well. Im presuming Aluminum dope for most but the upper surface colors ? Green or green/black mix any ideas ? Oh and does anyone one make one of these in 1/72nd ? Dennis Dennis, According to my copy of Finnish Air Force Camouflage and Markings, by Kari Stenman, Kalevi Keskinen, et al, the Gamecocks that were used by the Finns were "delivered in silver dope overall, with the nose and antiglare areas being finished in dark green, NIVO, FS34096."' I'm not sure, and maybe one of the Antti's can elaborate, but what looks like different shades of green in the photo might be due to the paint/dope being applied over fabric, metal, and wood surfaces. IIRC, 1/72 kits were done by CMR, (resin) Aeroclub, (injected & vacform) Veeday, (injected) and Broplan, (vacform). I have the CMR kit and it is outstanding, but SO small! I think you would have a hard time finding any of the others, as they've been OOP for quite a while. It is a neat-looking and pugnaciuous little spud! It's one I wish Matchbox had gotten around to in their 'tween the war series of biplanes. See the link for what the CMR kit looks like. (I am not endorsing their products, nor do I get anything from mentioning them, but have submitted the link for informational purposes only.) Mike http://www.cmrmodels.co.uk/cmr72-032/gloster-gamecock.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 1 hour ago, vildebeest said: I can let you have the Veeday and possibly some parts from the Pegasus which I had at some stage if you are wanting a challenge. Hello Paul ... I may take you up on that offer. However wouldn't be sure until after the Chritmas holidays, due to budgetary reasons. I will reach out to you at that time with a solid answer. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Hi all, In 1/72 Veeday/Pegaus/Aeroclub are all Mk Is. For A Finnish Mk II Broplan has a short-run kit too which can be found from this site built nicely by JWM if I recall correct. It was the wings which differentiated Mk I and II from each other. First Finnish one (GA-38) was a mark II but with short fuselage. Cheers, AaCee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 I've got this A. Granger drawing. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I'm in the midst of a 1/48 scratchbuilt gamecock, there's quite a bit of reference material in the thread, additionally I have some material with the Finnish gamecock colours I'll have a look and post some info when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 12/27/2018 at 7:30 PM, AaCee26 said: For A Finnish Mk II Broplan has a short-run kit too which can be found from this site built nicely by JWM if I recall correct. Thank you, indeed I did it Here if anybody interesting in: Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinback Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hi- If you happen to be in Gloucestershire, there is a replica at the Jet Age Museum at Staverton 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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