JohnB

LOL Thanks!!!

Thank you Rob! I very much appreciate that.

I have decided to go ahead and get started on this kit. Should make a good looking model. This is the scheme I plan to go for (unless I change my mind at some point).

The one time I used them they were very slow.

Thanks Peter. My old Paasche airbrush still works fine!

Thank you Bill! The RAF Interior Grey Green you sent me sure came in handy on this build!

I've been looking for decals for this a/c in 1/48 for my HK B-17G build but I haven't been able to find any. Do any of you know if there is a sheet I could snag? Thanks!!

Thanks Carl.

Thanks. Lots of nice schemes available for the Spitfire line.

Thank you!!!

I think I will bide my time and see who all has it and what they are charging, etc.

Thanks Dennis.

Thanks Gaz!!

As always with Tamiya the build was very enjoyable with few snags (self inflicted usually!). I decided to depict Johnnie Johnson's Mk IX as it likely looked on D-Day. I wasn't able to find any photos that showed the whole a/c except for one with no invasion stripes. Probably taken at a much later date as the codes were a little different and the a/c looked a bit worn. After market items added were brass Master Barrel cannons of the correct type, Barracudacast main wheels and seat. I replaced the kit gunsight with one from my spares box which is of the gyro stabilized type. After it was installed and the windscreen in place I read that Johnson preferred the older type. Oh well. Paints are mostly Xtracolor but the stripes are MM. Decals are a mix of kit decals Eaglecals and others from my extensive spares/leftover stash. Thanks to Carl (BlrwestSir) for the JE-J masks! I didn't do any weathering except for some exhaust stains as I figure, as a Wing Commander, the ground crew kept the a/c in clean condition. I hope y'all like the results of my efforts.

LOL Maybe they will make a exception!

I saw that too Harv but was able to make myself wait! The shipping would likely be pricey.

Thanks Rob. I look forward to getting one!

I hear this kit will be available soon so do any of you know where I can get one? USA please. Thanks!!

Yes indeed Peter. Thank you!

I had a line on one on ebay but someone lodged a higher bid at the last moment so I lost out. So, I'm looking around for one. Either trade or $$$ or a mix of both.

and Beaufighters.

It's a good read alright. Right now I'm re-reading "Night Fighter" by Jimmy Rawnsley. Another good one!

Good looking Skyraider! Well done.

I just finished reading it for about the 3rd time.