discussion What would you like to see in 1/48th Scale aircraft?

[Guest]

Just been looking at the list of models on various internet sites and even though there are many 1/48 aircraft on offer I really would like to see a 1/48 Stirling. I know that the only Stirling available at present is the old reboxed many times Airfix 1/72. kit

I think that one in 1/48 would sit nicely with the Lancaster !!!

 

[Alan 45]

I have a 1/72 nimrod by airfix any the cockpit detail is fantastic , also you can buil this as the anti-submarine version and I have to say the detail for the bomb/torpedo bay is equally as good so I would like to see that in 1/48 scale

 

[AlanG]

1/48 VC10 and Stirling

 

[Guest]

KC-135R, B-52, or even the B-2 would be impressive. Quite where you would put them once built is a diifferent story.

 

[Dave W]

Just been looking at the list of models on various internet sites and even though there are many 1/48 aircraft on offer I really would like to see a 1/48 Stirling. I know that the only Stirling available at present is the old reboxed many times Airfix 1/72. kitI think that one in 1/48 would sit nicely with the Lancaster !!!

Sanger do a 1/48 vacuform kit of the Stirling.A lot of work and some good scratch building skills needed to make a good job of it though.

 

[Dave W]

I would like a Bristol Beafort,Avro Manchester and a good kit of the Hampden.

 

[Guest]

Just looked at the site that Dave mentioned, a lot of the forgotten kits that we would like to see are on there, however Vacufoam is not one of my favorite mediums I would prefer to see that hard plastic kit production of those mentioned within this thread, but for the more adventureous amongst us

http://www.sangereng.fsnet.co.uk/index.htm

 

[Ian M]

Beaufort, Beaufighter, Blenhiem, FAIREY GANNETT. Sea Vixen faw 1.

A full line up of bomber commands heavies. While we are at it Coastal command as well!

A new tool line up of Mossies would be nice as well.

Ian M

 

[Dave W]

Just looked at the site that Dave mentioned, a lot of the forgotten kits that we would like to see are on there, however Vacufoam is not one of my favorite mediums I would prefer to see that hard plastic kit production of those mentioned within this thread, but for the more adventureous amongst ushttp://www.sangereng.fsnet.co.uk/index.htm

My Halifax is on there looking a bit glossy.After I sent them that photo I put another coat of matt clear on it.

 

[Guest]

, Blenhiem,

Never heard of this one so went and t'intergoogled it and its a smart looking old bus.... There was one picture with swastikas on it though ... What's all that about ?

 

[Alan 45]

Never heard of this one so went and t'intergoogled it and its a smart looking old bus.... There was one picture with swastikas on it though ... What's all that about ?

The swashtika ones are captured ones there is a photo on google of a spit with German markings

 

[Guest]

Ahhh OK Alan, simple as that then ..... Not quite up with aircraft as youve probably noticed

 

[Alan 45]

I've thought about doing the captured spit in a dio with German ground crew , in some photos I've seen that they painted them up like 109s

 

[Guest]

I've thought about doing the captured spit in a dio with German ground crew , in some photos I've seen that they painted them up like 109s

The Germans painted a few nazi markings on captured aircraft and then used those aircraft to infiltrate the American and British bomber streams, in the hopes of learning their tactics (and perhaps score a few easy kills on unsuspecting "friendlies").

But the British and Americans soon got wise to the trick, and their gunners started firing warning shots (that didn't miss by much) at any aircraft that attempted to join in formation that did not first identify itself.

 

[Alan 45]

The Germans painted a few nazi markings on captured aircraft and then used those aircraft to infiltrate the American and British bomber streams, in the hopes of learning their tactics (and perhaps score a few easy kills on unsuspecting "friendlies"). But the British and Americans soon got wise to the trick, and their gunners started firing warning shots (that didn't miss by much) at any aircraft that attempted to join in formation that did not first identify itself.

Yeah I've read about that online it's things like this I like to read about , the things that are not realy publicised it gives you a different outlook to WWII

 

[Guest]

They also marked a few Blenheim MkI for Finland. They were going to send these to assist in the fight for Russia. I remember speaking to an old Battle of Britain Air Gunner who told me the story. Basically 23 Squadron were warned to move to Finland. They were to take their aircraft to the Finnish Airforce and hand them over and stay with them to train them. The British Government in their wisdom stated that if any of the British Aircrew were captured they would not be recognised as part of the RAF. Thankfully they did not go, but I believe the aircraft did...........