lawman56

Finally got the chance to read the whole thread. Fantastic work, especially the rebuilt front gear. Just excellent. There's not enough adjectives to describe what I've seen!

I can honestly say for me, it really depends on what it is and whether or not it can be seen. On my armor builds, I won't include anything in the engine compartment, unless I plan to have a hatch open, but I'll add every strap, buckle and clasp it rolled out of the factory with. With aircraft, that's different. I'll only include what needs to be there structurally, but I love to detail a cockpit! Being somewhat of a resin/PE junkie, I enjoy adding the detail, but there has to be a reason. I recently overwhelmed myself by trying to add too much detail to my Albatros, which actually had the reverse effect of burning me out. Because of that, once I got the HK B-17 in my hands, I did a little research, asked a few questions and decided which PE and AM stuff I really needed that could be seen through the glass.

Tim, you're not the only one to try something a little different for 2014. I've already re-started my Albatros and have decided to build at least 2 Great War models a year, starting in June, for the next 4 years to commemorate the centennial. I'm not quite as ambitious as a "monstrous MIssouri", but needed a change of pace as well. I do love the Iowa Class ships though, so I'll be following this build closely!

Fantastic work. Very inspirational!

I have to agree, your work is fantastic!

I, for one, hope you're right. My interest in HK started with the announcement, (some years ago), that they would be doing an H model Mitchell. A few years, and a B-17G later, and I'm still hoping for that H model! As for the Lancaster, I don't plan to get one, but I remember when the rumored release was fall 2013, I made the offhand comment to a friend, "Bet it will be fall of 2014". I'm thinking I may have been right.

Wow! I learn so much from this site! I never knew that Italy had used French aircraft. I just wish more Italian aircraft in 1/32 would become available. I'd love to build a 1/32 SM-79 , among others.

Love the look of this IP!

Should make for an intersting display. I recall seeing a diorama once, (Lord knows where), of an early Panzer crew talking to soldiers on horseback. The diminutive size of the tanks next to the horses was amazing!

I'm still holding out for the H model, but will be following this!

Looks fantastic! Great work!

Well that sucks! What about the Smithsonian, (NASM), don't they have a 190 on display? Maybe dumb down the search and just type FW-190? Sadly, I'm at a loss myself.

He's referring to the Revell version of the de Havilland Mosquito. Nicknamed the "Mossie" or "Wooden Wonder". Remarkable aircraft, really. I've just started following your build thread here, and I must say, I'm quite impressed with both, your talent and optimism! Very refreshing to see someone building out of sheer pleasure without all the complaining and bickering!

Sounds simple, but when I needed the same info for my Spitfire, I just did a google search for "Mk IX Spitfire aerial", and found a couple dozen pics. You might try that, if you haven't. Hope that helps!

Lovely diorama concept! To me, the fact that the front gear is off the apron says that the pilot was so full of adrenaline after his encounter, he couldn't wait to jump out and tell someone. That's what ties it all together, in my opinion. Great job!

Very nice work in the cockpit!

Hi Alek, From what I've been told by veterans, the trucks belonging to the US Army would have been varying shades of OD, since depending on when it was painted, and how long it had been exposed to the elements, it could be dark green, light green, or that almost purple tint OD would get after awhile. Trucks belonging to the US Navy, would have usually been a battleship grey, although they might have a green one or so. Again, time and elements would play in here. Trucks belonging to the USMC, could have been either, but were more often than not, OD. 90% of the time, you can tell who it belongs to by looking at either the side of the hood, (USA, USN, USMC), or the front bumper. Can't help you much with the DUKW, since I'm not sure about their use in the Pacific. I know they were used quite extensively in Italy.

A build like this is exactly why I love coming to this site. I'll never build a Do335, but love watching others build such unique aircraft!

Based on the that info alone, it would seem you could do the floor however you wanted. I'm sure that as the factory installed floor became too worn, it would be replaced with whatever was at hand. A floor from a hanger queen, perhaps? A new piece of wood cut to fit, maybe? A piece of sheet metal from a scrap pile, etc... If you really think about it, what would prevent an ingenious crew chief from replacing the floor with sheet metal, then adding rubber strips from a torn up old de-cing boot?

Stunning! I only hope the finish on my B-17 is half as good!

Ok, that does it. I'm going to complain to the admins. Can we change the "like" button to the "holy sh**, I LOVE this!" button?

One of my favorite heavy lifters. During my time at Ft. Bragg, I had the opportunity to fly in the C5 a few times. Whenever we deployed, it was usually in a C-141, or a C-130, (if not too far), so a C-5 was like riding in a luxury car and considered a real treat! My last ride was in August of 1991 to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. Only people on board was my platoon. Like flying First Class!

Thanks Dennis, interesting to know.

Fantastic work, sir! I'm happy if I can finish one in 6 months!

Hi Roy, Sorry I can't help you with numbers 1 or 4, but I think I can with the others. 2) I would guess that, unless either the cart or generator was an immediate replacement, they would be painted the same color. Generally speaking, military equipment in the same locale would be the same color. For example, when we deployed for Desert Storm, all our equipment was in the same camo scheme. As items broke and were replaced, they came shipped in the generic US Army green. Once there was some down time, the motor pool would paint them to match. I would hazard to guess this is, and has been, a common practice. 3) I tend to view equipment from the manufacturers point of view. The cart would have been assembled, then painted. Most likely without the wheels, as the rims would have been painted seperately, prior to tire installation. So i would think the whole cart would have been one color. What might add some visual interest, is to paint one of the wooden panels as if it was natural wood, simulating a board that had been replaced. Hope that helps!