R Palimaka
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2 hours ago, drsquid142 said:
Just the answer I was looking for
Not now, but when I get round to it, I foresee some challenges getting the equipment in the cockpit and behind the seat right for a post-war RCAF Mustang. I also have the Tamiya F-51D that should at least be a good starting point for that build!Thanks,
Alex
Don't worry, got you covered there too. Post-war RCAF Mustangs and their modifications are a little obsession of mine.
And yes, the Tamiya F-51D is a good start.
Richard
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The battery would still be behind the pilot's seat along with the SCR-522.
The battery was moved to the engine bay in late P-51D ( -30NA, -25NT and -30NT ) production when the SCR-695 was introduced. That wouldn't affect the Mustang IVs and IVa that 442 Squadron received. The visual clue for the battery being moved forward is a small rectangular scoop on the port side engine cowling just above the wing root leading edge.
Richard
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I found this history of KB940 which crashed on November 24, 1952 close to the perimeter of the base at Comox.
There is also this on CASPIR ( Canadian Aircraft Serials Personnel Information Resource ) which will include the Aircraft Record Card and details of the crew. You'll have to scroll down the page to find that serial number in the list
Hope that helps, haven't been able to find a photo yet.
Cheers,
Richard
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13 hours ago, cbk57 said:
I hope so, I presently plan to attend IPMS Hamilton this year. I am planning a show review for IPMS Journal.
I don't think you have anything to worry about. I live and work in a Canadian city with a strong military presence, with American officers posted and living here for training, staff college courses and to teach and instruct. Plates from NY, Alaska, Maryland, Ohio, Texas and Virginia...and that's just what I can see from my office window. They are all welcomed as colleagues and neighbors while they are here. Canadians are confused and upset but it won't translate to vandalism, and that's as much as I probably should say.
Richard
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They look nice, but one is incomplete.
FZ152, "SS" with the invasion stripes, is the personal mount of the top-scoring Polish ace Stanislaw Skalski. They omitted his Wing Commander pennant and scoreboard. I was happy to see the subject included on the sheet but something didn't quite look right...
I've let them know and received a very kind and professional reply.
Richard
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It's the "Cockpit Cover, Central Stowage"
It's a rack with a canvas bag that was originally intended to hold the fabric canopy and engine covers. It became a handy place to carry the pilot's personal effects. It was a plywood board secured with angle brackets front and back with a large zippered canvas bag attached. The canvas was an interior green colour, but could fade to lighter green or almost tan in the sun.
There is an excellent description of it in Southern Cross Mustangs by David Muir if you have access to that book. I'll see if I can find drawings of it in one of my RCAF Mustang maintenance manuals.
Richard
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Saw this over on one of the other websites, hopefully I'm not repeating a previous post from someone. It's a range I wasn't aware of. The figures are 3D printed and a bit pricey but beautiful, with very natural poses. The figures are available in all scales including 1/24.
I've always complained that there weren't enough RAF ground crew and pilot figures, but I can't anymore.
Definitely going to invest in some.
Richard
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2 minutes ago, denders said:
Another question related to this, how does one order from Silver Wings? (PZL-11 kit) It seemed like it I need to order the kit before I know the cost.
Also, anyone know about IBG Models? (PZL-11 kit again)
Buy the IBG model. The Silver Wings kit is resin and although lovely it would be a bit of a challenge. The IBG kit is injection moulded and absolutely gorgeous and well-engineered, and less expensive.
Richard
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The book Martin mentions above is a good choice.
There are many specialist and scholarly books on the Polish Air Force and those two squadrons, but for a very readable history for the generalist I would also recommend "A Question of Honor". It highlights the careers of 303 Squadron's "Four Musketeers", Lokuciewski, Zumbach, Daszewski and Feric....but also gives a very full and moving picture of the exiled Polish Air Force and their struggles and triumphs...and the tragedy of their post-war stories.
A Question of Honor - Penguin Random House
My father is recognized by the Polish Air Force as the last known surviving member of 303 Squadron, although not a pilot he was an engine mechanic and was with the Squadron when it disbanded. He's 98 and in failing health, but still has good stories of those days.
Richard
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I am not doubting the accuracy of your markings at all. You have an excellent reputation.
I was just confused at that many FAA Seafires being in Canada at RCAF Station Uplands in 1953. I found the photos and what they show is 422 Squadron Sabres and a support aircraft, a Canadair Northstar from 426 Squadron, at Lossiemouth, Scotland in August 1953. Lossiemouth was a stop on the ferry flight, called Operation Leapfrog IV, from Canada to Baden-Sollingen which moved RCAF Sabre squadrons to Europe. So these Seafires are at their home in Lossiemouth and not in Canada.
Just thought I would share that.
Richard
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2 hours ago, MikeC said:
Very nice. I'm intrigued to know why SP344 and SW988 are shown as being Canadian, but are wearing full RN livery, complete with Lossiemouth Deck Code.
I'm very curious myself. They could have been sent there for winter testing which was done through CEPE ( Central Experimental and Proving Establishment ) at RCAF Rockcliffe on the other side of the city of Ottawa from Uplands. 1953 seems late to be testing Seafires when newer aircraft were in service.
And just a correction...Uplands didn't become "CFB Uplands" until 1968 and unification of the Forces. Prior to that it was "RCAF Station Uplands".
Richard
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I'm not sure about easier for either choice, familiar or unfamiliar/obscure.
I've crawled all over the inside and outside of Mustangs, and have been collecting research material for decades. I try to correct kits and incorporate as much detail as my skills will let me. So it takes four years to build a model, that's where I get my enjoyment.
As for aircraft I'm completely unfamiliar with, I tend to go into rabbit holes. Currently I've become interested in French fighters of 1940 and have started to dig into research material for each one as I start building. They probably won't be as accurate or detailed, but the research is fun for me. I'll never see a real Bloch MB.152 or a MS.406, but I'll get as close to accurate with my model as makes me happy.
Subjects I'm less interested in, like German or Russian, I will build out of the box and be happy.
Richard
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There are a couple of photos here, showing the K-14 on Israeli Mustangs. I have to look at my references at home but I think the sunshade was retractable.
Ventura Publications Israeli Mustangs
Another article talks about the first four Mustangs smuggled into Israel having arrived de-militarized with gunsights removed. Interestingly the Israelis installed Czech-made Revi sights cannibalized from damaged S-199s. Can't vouch for the source, it comes from an independent researcher.
Early Israeli Air Force Mike's Research
Hope this helps a little bit.
Richard
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Sorry I haven't replied earlier, I just regained consciousness after seeing the announcement...
This is one that I've wanted for a looooonngg time. Disappointed and teased for years by rumours and possible announcements from a couple of other manufacturers. I had hoped that maybe Arma Hobby might make a venture into 1/32, but Eduard is excellent news. Not that markings will be a huge issue but hopefully they will include RAF and Commonwealth options as well... and Polish of course.
Richard
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5 hours ago, Shoggz said:
The other benefit of a Group Build, certainly in my perspective and experience, is that allows some of us less skilful modellers to get our feet on the first rung of the build-log/WIP ladder.
The Edgar memorial Spitfire GB was the first time I'd ever published a build on the site, and I just had more confidence in doing it in that forum, rather than the main 'WIP' section.
The confidence and encouragement I gleaned from participating in that build then gave me the confidence to start putting my builds into the WIP - and I haven't looked back!
1 hour ago, dutik said:I am more the Eddie-the-Eagle modeller, groupbuildwise, starting at a lot of GBs while rarely meeting the finishing line. But I have fun taking part. It is always an opportunity to start something new and interesting, and when the GB is over I have made some nice progress that might result in a finished model one day...
Regards
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49 minutes ago, Phantom2 said:Couldn´t have said It better myself!
I love starting new models and the GB´s give me a perfect excuse to start another one.
But I rearley manage to meet the deadline, It have happend one or two times, but most not.
Stefan
All of the above. I've rarely finished a GB on time, but it gives me incentive to start something I might not otherwise have thought about. The encouragement and advice along the way builds a lot of confidence, and helps me gain experience and skills.
Richard
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Yes, as Kev says, the most obvious was the raised cockpit and humped fuselage in the Sea Fury.
The aircraft was intended to be a lighter weight version of the Tempest II.
Wingspan was shortened, and wheel wells and undercarriage moved in.
Also Sea Fury had five-bladed prop as opposed to four blades on the Tempest.
The tail was taller and a different shape.
Wing leading edge intakes rearranged.
I'm sure others will chime in with more...
Richard
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22 minutes ago, 32scalelover said:
This is probably a dumb question, but not being a RAF expert by any means here goes.
Special Hobby makes a nice 1/32 Tempest II kit. To my untrained eyes it looks like a Sea Fury. I assume there are a lot of differences between the two??
Greg
Not a dumb question, everybody has their area of interest. There are only a couple of people I can think of out there on the internet who think they know everything.
First of all, the Sea Fury is a naval aircraft of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm so not RAF. And the Tempest and Sea Fury do look similar but they are different, sort of like the difference between a Wildcat and a Hellcat maybe?
Richard
Tamiya P-51D to Mustang IV - questions
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Thank you Richard, that's very kind. I think we all have that one subject aircraft that we love and have spent a lot of time researching. It doesn't seem to impress anyone at parties, but it makes us happy.
Richard