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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: oz rb fan on January 06, 2013, 12:01:34 PM

Title: raaf boston torpedo bomber
Post by: oz rb fan on January 06, 2013, 12:01:34 PM

well if the ruskies could do it why not us!!!!!!..the raaf didnt order the Beaufort but the Boston for light-medium bomber duties and also anti shipping strikes,this a 13sqn plane used in the Bismark sea.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/models/a20torpedobomber001_zps7e809db3.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/models/a20torpedobomber002_zpse41e1c58.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/models/a20torpedobomber003_zpsba1ac37a.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/ozrbfan/models/a20torpedobomber004_zps0c51ebd4.jpg)
it's the old airfix kit with the addition of highplanes beafort decals a frog beaufighter torpedo and academy p40b bomb shackle for the torpedo mount.

Title: Re: raaf boston torpedo bomber
Post by: Logan Hartke on January 06, 2013, 01:23:52 PM

I like it!  Very nice and very practical.  I like the Beaufort, but I like the Boston, too, so I'm a fan of this.

Cheers,

Logan

Title: Re: raaf boston torpedo bomber
Post by: raafif on January 07, 2013, 06:16:35 AM

Nice model :)
Only just a whif - the RAAF did fly those early Bostons ... but 13 Sqdn is appropiate ;D

What paint did you use for the green ??

Title: Re: raaf boston torpedo bomber
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 07, 2013, 06:39:31 AM

 :)

Title: Re: raaf boston torpedo bomber
Post by: oz rb fan on January 07, 2013, 04:35:00 PM

thanks guy's
raafif the green is Polly s raaf Foliage green..not sure if you can still buy the series any more.

Title: Re: raaf boston torpedo bomber
Post by: Doom! on January 08, 2013, 04:07:44 AM

Looks great.  :)