R Palimaka
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This should get things revved up again as we head to the wire! But just looking at the algebra Bob used, it looks like maybe now it won't be a P-51D? Which would be a disappointment for me, but not my wallet I suppose. Or am I wrong...I was never any good with math.
Cheers
Richard
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Hey gang, here's a crazy idea! Instead of yet another b****y Bf-109 (I mean there's one being released every day it seems), or Spitfire, or Hurricane, or Mustang, or... how about a VVS plane? An actual 1/32nd scale plastic replica from the second biggest air force in WWII (rumour has that there was a bit of fighting going on in some place called Russia or something). As of now, they are exactly ZERO regular production Soviet fighters in production in 1/32nd scale. This doesn't mean you can't pick up the odd Trumpeter MiG-3 or Special Hobby I-16, or that there aren't a few resin kits in 1/32nd scale - a Yak-1B and Yak-3 come to mind, but when it comes to reproducing WII aircraft of the Red Air Force in 1/32nd scale the major manufacturers have dropped the ball. Maybe they'd sell, maybe they wouldn't, but they b****y well won't sell unless the manufacturers grow the b***s to make one. Oh, since you asked, I'd like a Yak-9D, La-5F (or La-5 or La-5FN), an La-7, and a LaGG-3, for starters. Okay, rant over, I feel better, everyone can be on their way, nothing to see here, folks, show's over...
Regards,
Jason
I agree completely. But I would also bet it's not going to happen. Not from Tamiya anyway.
I think it's the P-51D/K finally, or the start of the Griffon-engined Spitfires...a XIV maybe.
And the only thing we know for sure...is we'll have to wait to find out.
Cheers,
Richard
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So many good suggestions, I agree with most of them. But if I had to narrow it down to five:
1) SAAB Tunnan (agree with Kevin, don't know why this aircraft appeals so much!)
2) SAAB Gripen
3) Fairey Firefly IV/V
4) SU-22M-4
5) Meteor NF.12/14
next five if I could be greedy:
6) deHavilland Vampire
7) Blackburn Buccaneer
8) deHavilland Hornet/Sea Hornet
9) Canadair CF-5
10) Fairy Gannet
Then, these are just "crazy talk":
Avro Canada CF-100
deHavilland Canada Buffalo
PZL 130 Orlik
PZL 104 Wilga
Cheers,
Richard
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Did the Ta-152C actually fly in combat? From what I can find online only two made it into limited service. Do any of the Luftwaffe experts have more information?
Looks like another very nice kit from PCM.
Cheers,
Richard
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You're welcome Keith, I'm nothing if not stubborn!
I don't mind if it goes into the database in the meantime, but I will try to get you a better photo for you later.
Richard
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Hello Keith,
Been trying to post this image not very successfully. Here is another attempt from my point-and-shoot digital, late in the evening.
Brad, I thought that was the aircraft you were planning to do.
Cheers,
Richard
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Hi Brad,
Not to rub it in, but I picked one up at our local shop here in Kingston almost two weeks ago. He usually gets four or five at a time, and it was his last one.
Beautiful kit as you can imagine, just waiting for more decal options from the aftermarket guys. Waiting for some Polish aircraft.
Shouldn't be too much longer for you out there I hope.
Richard
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How about producing a 1/32 PZL P.11c kit on floats?
I know it never existed, but if you made one I could sell the floats to the guys who wanted ones for their CR-42s. Then I could just put regular landing gear on the P.11c.
That would make me happy anyway.
I guess a Karas would be asking too much...
Cheers,
Richard
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That is beautiful!!! Excellent finish and great scheme!
Richard
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This is wonderful news! The Hart is unexpected and will make a lot of people happy! So many options for markings.
Great to see your great work is being recognized too.
Sorry to distract from this thread, but would you ever consider the PZL P.11c in 1/32? I doubt that we will ever see Mirage Hobby do one, and they wouldn't do it to your standard.
Richard.
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Congratulations Ron, that's great news!!
Hmmm...another Canadian, the plot to wrestle control away from the Aussies and Americans is working.
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Sounds very impressive! I'm sure the price will be too, but for those who love the subject that is never a barrier. I think in most cases if you have an interest in the aircraft you find a way to afford it. It should raise the 1/32 kit bar a little higher and that's great. Another company producing kits is a promising thing too.
Not my cup of tea, can't see putting that much energy into a Me 410. Thrilled for those who will though. The time will arrive, a 1/32 Tempest V will come from somewhere.
Cheers,
Richard
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Was the Typhoon a Placebo?
Well, it would make a nasty enema.
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Tempest?
Yes...that's right, I'm sure that's what won.
I wish.
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Here is a link to the patterns and colours:
Polish AIr Force F-16 Camouflage
For added interest here are two Polish Jastrzabs discussed on F-16 Net that had special tail markings to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Aircraft 4050 had the 303 Squadron badge on the tail, while 4043 had 302 Squadron's badge. The titles were English on one side, Polish on the other. Now if someone could do a decal sheet I might actually build an F-16...
Polish F-16s with special Battle of Britain markings
Hope I have presented these within the copyright guidelines.
Cheers,
Richard
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Typhoon for sure, but Tempest would be better!
Cheers,
Richard
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Good point Erwin!
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I don't mean any bad by this post what so ever. This is purely an observation.
The allure of this plane has always puzzled me. .
I don't get it?
No offence taken. For me it's the connection to the Polish Air Force, and the Caudron epitomizes their desperation to get at the Germans despite being given inferior (or more precisely defective) aircraft.
Also on the face of it, they are very racy looking, so long as you didn't have to actually fly them in combat.
Besides, they fit on a shelf more easily than a P-47...
Cheers,
Richard
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Would you consider Mustangs from air forces other than the US? Perhaps some of the colourful RCAF post-war Ds; 424 Squadron with tiger emblem and yellow and black spiral spinner, or 442 City of Vancouver with broad stripes down the sides. I can provide photos, drawings and stencilling data.
Some of the Latin American Mustangs are spectacular too. Or, not so spectacular but historically interesting, a 303 Kosciuszko Squadron Mustang with kill markings belonging to S/Ldr Witold Lokuciewski.
If you might consider them I could provide info.
Thank you for actually asking modellers what they'd like to see.
Cheers,
Richard
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I just got notification from Martola in Poland that my 2 Caudrons have shipped. 38Euros each. Looking forward to seeing them, would never have thought I'd see an injection molded kit in 1/32!!
Cheers,
Richard
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Beautiful build, very convincing weathering and display! Canadian Mustangs have to be among the most attractive schemes, no bias of course.
Excellent job!
Richard
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Jerry's exhausts would be the best solution. If you were building one with exhaust shrouds removed you could use the round ended exhausts from the PCM Spitfire IX kit.
Don't give up Ron, you've made excellent progress. Walk away for a bit, have a rum and come back when you're ready.
Cheers,
Richard
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Yes, the Meteor is one I've been waiting for. The B-25 does nothing for me, but I'm very encouraged that it is another enormous (literally)step forward for 1/32 scale. Clearly it is making a LOT of people happy. The B-17 is the same. So many people consider this the "holy grail" for them. What a gutsy move by Wingscale to listen! For me again though, I just don't care enough about the aircraft to devote the energy it will need to complete it.
A Meteor Mk.IV will be amazing, all those markings schemes!! An NF.14 would be a dream though...
Cheers,
Richard
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I will check my "Polish Wings" series book on the Mig23 when I get home from work, but I'm fairly certain that there were no all green camo'd Mig23s in the Polish Air Force. They all had brown and blue in the schemes.
Cheers,
Richard
What Kit Would Be On Your Wish List?
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Posted · Edited by R Palimaka
If I had to narrow it down to one:
1/32 Hawker Tempest V
I know everyone has their favourites but I honestly can't understand how this aircraft continues to be ignored, even in 1/48. A beautiful, powerful and sleek aircraft that contributed significantly at the end of the war...it just looks so right. (It's older sister the Typhoon could use a new tooled injection kit too.)
If we could have three choices I would expand the list to:
PZL P.11c
Saab J.29 Tunnan
Cheers,
Richard