Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: oz rb fan on October 08, 2012, 04:12:28 PM

Title: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: oz rb fan on October 08, 2012, 04:12:28 PM

after taking the Philippines the allies were plagued with bombing raids from nearby bases still in Japanese hands,the best interceptor available to them was the newer model whirlwinds,now made in Australia and merlin powered they now had the altitude performance to take the fight to the later model Japanese bombers,two sqns of whirlwinds were moved to Clark field to keep the enemy from getting through.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/PaulSabin-7to11May2012leave039.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/PaulSabin-7to11May2012leave038-1.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/PaulSabin-7to11May2012leave037.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/PaulSabin-7to11May2012leave035.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/PaulSabin-7to11May2012leave034.jpg)
and with my previous Darwin defense whirlwind.
it's a resin fuselage(supplied by martin h from the other site) special hobby wings and tail.airfix undercarriage and canopy and cut down redroo spitfire prop blades.
the scheme is a pentland spitfire scheme that probably never existed,decals are aeromaster aussie spit's.
Paul

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 08, 2012, 04:29:02 PM

Outstanding!!!

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 08, 2012, 07:54:28 PM

The Whirlwind has great WHIF potential. Excellent work on this MK. III.

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 08, 2012, 10:22:18 PM

Now that's a cracking Whirlwind and a mighty fine introduction!

Great to have you with us!

Please take a moment and check out the work by other members. You never know where you might find more inspiration!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: Doom! on October 09, 2012, 12:23:00 AM

Looks great!  :)

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: Litvyak on October 09, 2012, 01:02:47 AM

Allow me to join the chorus: superb!

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: sotoolslinger on October 09, 2012, 08:50:21 AM

Must agree :) Most excellent Whirlwind 8)

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 09, 2012, 09:46:28 AM

Yeah, that works.. nice colour scheme

Title: Re: raaf wirlwind mk111 "have go joe"
Post by: taiidantomcat on October 09, 2012, 11:29:12 AM

That looks powerful!! Great finish! Welcome Aboard  :)