Bill Watt

Does anyone know how or when some cunning Australian zapped the camouflaged one? I'm aware of OV-10's being zapped constantly by RAAF exchange aircrew but a Cobra is new to me

Hello Matt, got a list of Vallejo colours from this build on YouTube: Not my work, although I would shamelessly claim it if it was. Anyway, the colours are as follows: Base colour 70.821 German Camouflage Beige Highlight 70.847 Dark Sand First green 70.922 Uniform First brown 70.347 Splinter No 2 Second brown 70.825 German Camouflage Pale Brown Second green 70.336 Afrikakorps Tank Crew Light dots/spots 70.342 Highlights Flesh Dark dots/spots 70.822 German Camouflage Black Brown

Let me add to the wishes for a rapid and easy recovery- I hope both you and your wife recover quickly

There are some good photos in "263 and 137 Squadrons The Whirlwind Years" by Robert Bowater, plus lots of interesting information. I am part way through building a non fighter bomber version, but it looks like most of what is required is in the box

Hello all, does anyone have a copy of the full up instructions that came with the Werner Wings MH-47E conversion? A gentlemen was looking for them over of Hyperscale, I volunteered to scan and send him a copy of mine, only to discover that I can't find mine either. Apparently he has already made enquiries via Werner's Wings without success, so I am hoping someone here may be able to help both him and myself out. I cannot believe I have managed to misplace them.... Thanks in advance Bill Watt

I am definitely looking forward to it. I wonder what the Typhoon that appears at 2:35 was doing? Guessing the film was shot in late 1943 while 263 Squadron was transitioning to the Typhoon. Be interesting to know for sure

3 Squadron RAAF in Italy

Hello all, looking at starting down the 3d printing rabbit hole, and am wondering what CAD program to go with. I have precisely zero experience with CAD software, but having said that I am fairly computer literate (I spend a reasonable amount of time designing and editing video for training packages and incident reviews at work), and am willing to spend time to learn to drive stuff properly. I am not a fan of gimmicks but do like features that make stuff easier to do without needing the full understanding of first principles. I am also a buy once, cry once kind of guy- I would rather be the limiting factor, as opposed to my equipment, and don't want to waste time learning to drive one package only to have to learn another in 12-18 months because I have hit the limits of the program. I am leaning towards Fusion 360 at the moment- I have a long term plan with regards to getting hold of a Pocket NC 5-axis mill to facilitate my other expensive hobby and the ability to create tool paths seems to be a nice bonus. Obviously cost is always an issue, but I don't mind spending for good gear. Given that, what are people's opinions in regards to the best CAD software. I have read a number of reviews but I would rather hear from people who have actually used it or have already walked the path I am about the commence. I figure it'll save me at least one expensive mistake if I ask first. Thanks in advance

The colour under the cowl and just outside the undercarriage bay is interesting. Dirt/dust? I can see how the undercarriage would kick up dust/dirt/mud in that location but the patch under the cowling seems to have a fairly sharp demarcation on the panel line. Could it be dust sticking to waste oil from the engine?

Is that aircraft silhouette on the far right (aft-most one) a Me-262 or is just worn paint making it look different to the others?

Hello Pete, this thing is amazing- would you per chance be able to share the dimensions of the rivets you got done as a custom? Or would it be easier to get in contact with Archer and see if they can print it up again? I have an MH-60 in the stash, and while I am certainly not as capable as you are I can't see how in good conscience I can not have a crack at the rivets.....