Dave, From what I've seen C-47's were painted in a number of slightly different shades. So anyone who can definitely say yours is wrong is talking b*******s. My only comment is that it does look a but shiny (this could be caused by the flash). I would just apply a dirty wash to make it look a bit mo...
The Mossie in the top photo is the airworthy FB.26 which is now in the US and is marked to look like a WW2 fighter/bomber. The Mossie in your bottom photo is a much later post-war B.35 that is soon to fly in Canada. The most famous fighter bomber variant was the FB VI which was used for example on O...
David, Many thanks for your interest in our project - I have to say I have long admired your work and have often looked longingly at your website :lol: We have a full set of engineering drawings on DVD although there are couple of folders that don't open very well - so another set would be welcome. ...
Stuart, Attached is a photo of her in October at our open day. LMA1.jpg Lower longerons have gone in so we can fit the floor. Windshield temporarily fitted - new canopy aquired to fit our canopy frame. Seat has been restored & etched primed - just awaiting the fittings to attach it to the floor....
One of the guys from the 361st sent me some photos and it just happened his mate who he trained with was posted to the 355thFG. Sister ship of your choice.
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Nigel, Sorry for not responding to your email -have been busy arranging Saturday's 1940's dance. Not much progress as still collecting bits - ahve recently acquired an original seat and an antenna. Still short of volunteers to work on her - hint, hint! To be honest it may be a while before we paint ...
Whilst taking a break from modelling have become involved in setting up the Bottisham Airfield Museum - see http://www.361fg.com/museum.htm We have recently taken delivery of our latest project a full-size fibreglass replica of a P-51 Mustang fuselage from the bulkhead to the aft of the canopy. Our ...
Stewart, You might want to have a quick look at the following Pathe News clip http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=46331 Left side http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/gallery.php?Group=56&Style=item&origStyle=list&Item=299&Temp=2295&searchString= Right side http://www.littlefrien...