WWII ID + Models Vol I.......................................(Closed April 2011)

[lastvautour]

A continuance of 1/72 scale WWII ID models with a + for the addition of what I hope will be colourful paint schemes. I have chosen the P51 and P47 as a start, Each will have an "ID Model" level of detail and will be painted and have decals affixed. I may refurbish the first two ID model, Spit and P-39, to join the P-51 and P-47.
These P-51 photo were previously posted on the ping thread, but will be added again to complete this article.

The P-51 has three main parts only and and additional tail/rudder plug to allow placement of the horizontal plane. The exhaust manifolds are a 7 piece affair with individual exhaust pipe fitted to a base. The guns are individually placed in a "V" depression in the wing's leading edges and affixed with super glue.

The P-47 is built in a similar fashion with three main components but the addition of two plugs, namely the tail and underwing area.

Lou

[cliff strachan]

Very nice models. Lou.

Cliff.

[lastvautour]

Thank you Cliff. The Mustang is slightly ahead in completion having done the final sanding and painting has started. The T-Bolt has the wing done, but the fuselage still needs final filling and sanding.
Although it is hard to see in the photo, the wings on the T-bolt are almost glass-like in finish while the fuselage has lots of wood grain left.

[lastvautour]

The marking are those of a Mustang assigned to the Experimental and Proving Establishment while based at Uplands Air Base in Ottawa, Ontario during June 1951. Note the roundels have no white. This was a very short lived scheme. The Silver finish is rattle can and Model Master Acrylic paints for the details.


The Thunderbolt on the other hand needed some adjustment to the rear tail plane location. It was mounted too low, hence cut, glue and shape to the new configuration. Painting should progress shortly.

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=4543

[lastvautour]

The Thunderbolt is finished or so I thought. I was brought to my attention that the right wing decal was incorrect for this plane. They were right and I will change it later.

More to come.

[lastvautour]

Another iron in the fire so so speak. I have started a P-47 Bubble top in 1/72 to go with the other two WWII ID +.

[lastvautour]

The completed P-47 Bubble Top in Nationalist China markings. As per the others, contrsuction is clear pine with hime made decals.

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=4607
Please note the decals on the Razorback P-47 are scaled better to the 1/72 model.

[lastvautour]

Inspired by Dave this time, here is my completed Douglas SBD Dauntless recognition model following the official plans in the gallery. EXCEPTION The gallery drawing did not show the canopy framing on the construction drawings but did have them on the small 3 view so I figure I would be safe if I did them.

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=4621

Lou

[lastvautour]

Not willing to leave well enough alone, I converted the Recognition Dauntless to a WWII ID + model with WWII Royal New Zealand marking.


This brings my ID + Squadron to four models with lots more to come.

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=4634

[lastvautour]

Another WWII ID + bird is ready for some final sanding and then to the paint shop for some RCAF 400 Squadron camouflage. The cannon like protrusions will not stay. I placed them there to keep the machine gun holes open during construction.

One of these fine days I may try to make some undercarriage for these and pose them on their gear.

Lou

[lastvautour]

A new member to the WWII ID + squadron. The Mustang Mk 1.

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=4660
More photos at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=104.60

[lastvautour]

Latest addition is a Spitfire Mk VB in the colours of RCAF Squadron 412 circa 1941. Made as part of a group build with Peter. Check it out at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=635.0


http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=4804

Lou

[lastvautour]

Two new models are on the bench for 2011. The Texan/Harvard was inspired by Dave and the Corsair is one I want to do for quite a while but was reluctant due to the wing shape. I chose to make the inverted gull wing in one piece rather than try to align four pieces to the fuselage. Both are 1/72. The Harvard uses the WWII recognition plans from SMM but the Corsair uses plans I found on line for a later Mk V version with squared off wing tips. All pieces are made from scrap pieces of pine left over from other projects.

Lou

[Jim]

Beautiful work, Lou. I envy your modelling skills...

jim

[dave_t]

I like the one piece Corsair wing.