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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: oz rb fan on July 15, 2016, 03:25:43 PM

Title: beaufighter escort
Post by: oz rb fan on July 15, 2016, 03:25:43 PM

my latest whif for an up coming John baxter book.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/13731593_1039621596075220_2043321757259729444_n_zpspebmwhay.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/ozrbfan/media/13731593_1039621596075220_2043321757259729444_n_zpspebmwhay.jpg.html)
452 Sqn RAAF based in darwin
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/13697122_1039621882741858_1425014971987738041_n_zpsurdoirac.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/ozrbfan/media/13697122_1039621882741858_1425014971987738041_n_zpsurdoirac.jpg.html)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/13709909_1039621686075211_8721380578113682918_n_zpselru2i02.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/ozrbfan/media/13709909_1039621686075211_8721380578113682918_n_zpselru2i02.jpg.html)
RAAF whirlwind operations going well,but extra range was needed,so CAC adopted P40 drop tanks due to being available all over the pacific front ,the aircraft pictured was used on a raid in Timor escorting 30 Sqn beaufighters.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/13686758_1039621896075190_5748406217778500448_n_zpspughyoib.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/ozrbfan/media/13686758_1039621896075190_5748406217778500448_n_zpspughyoib.jpg.html)

the kit is the less old airfix whirlwind,pretty sure they are old aeromaster 1/72 spitfire decals,the color scheme is extra dark sea grey and slate with RAAF sky under sides.
the base is a slice of cherry wood with three acrylic rods to support the model.

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: FAAMAN on July 15, 2016, 04:35:02 PM

Very cool 8) 8)

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 15, 2016, 05:49:42 PM

That's really easy on the eyes!

The yellow spinners set off the camo scheme nicely. I'm impressed with your flawless application of that challenging color.

Those Aussie markings are a nice treat as well!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: Leading Observer on July 15, 2016, 06:28:54 PM

Nice model - you mention a forthcoming John Baxter book - any idea what it's title will be and when it's due to be published?

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: oz rb fan on July 15, 2016, 06:27:54 PM

at the moment i dont have a title or release date but as soon as i do i'll put it up here.....and thanks for the kind words

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: Volkodav on July 15, 2016, 10:18:58 PM

Wow, he does it again!

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 16, 2016, 05:04:36 AM

 :)

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: Old Wombat on July 16, 2016, 07:06:37 PM

Nice one! 8)

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: kitnut617 on July 16, 2016, 09:57:50 PM

Nice job on that   :)

Always liked the Whirlwind myself, and the follow on aircraft, the Welkin (I've got plans on doing an escort fighter of it with the wing modifications Westland had planned for it)

Title: Re: beaufighter escort
Post by: DFZ on July 20, 2016, 08:04:53 AM

That looks great!  :)