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Post by alanw on Feb 16, 2008 13:15:21 GMT 12
That's a really neat piece of history. I'm pretty sure a doco on WWI shown on TV 1, made mention of this (must have been a year or two ago now). Just recently I watched a DVD on Gallipoi and the ANZAC troops were doing the same thing with the Turks, the hills around ANZAC Cove are sandstone so would have been similar (a little harder) digging but was still a game of cat and mouse.
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Post by alanw on Oct 19, 2007 17:35:00 GMT 12
From what I have read, HMS Ajax was the Seventh of a long line of Royal Navy ships that carried the name Ajax, and was most certainly a Royal Navy Ship. The NZ connection was really the Battle of River Plate and a stable mate of HMNZS Achilles both being Leander Class. Dave; re naval power being obsolete I would like to suggest a book by Barret Tillman called "The Sixth battle" I concur with Corsair67 80 odd a/c with bombs/missles etc not to mention the cruisers etc with missles/shells certainly can 1) ruin your day 2) Create quite an urban renewal programme In any future conflict (they will come, if history is any thing to go by) naval power will guard ships delivering supplies, carry troops/equipment to assist beleagured countries Two books being good reading are Red Phoenix and Vortex by Larry Bond Regards Alan
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Post by alanw on Feb 18, 2008 16:03:36 GMT 12
Hi Phil
Thanks, I checked the Auction and someone else has their heart set on it ;D
Regards
Alan
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Post by alanw on Feb 17, 2008 20:30:53 GMT 12
Phil
These jackets are really and comfortable, I have one and it's great in Winter (even though it's a summer wear).
Good luck in the auction ;D
Alan
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Post by alanw on Mar 20, 2008 20:35:18 GMT 12
Those are totally awesome photos ;D ;D ;D Thanks for posting them The folks up here at Whenuapai will have their work cut out to beat that one (which mind you last year's was awe some).. Speaking of little kids, at Whenuapai the Iroquios's went by like they do, side door gunner lighting off the MG 60 at the crowd when my little boy burst into tears. When asked why he was crying, his comment " we're the good guys why is he shooting at us" Answer that one...... had to try and explain it was just pretending..... he wasn't totally convinced..
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Post by alanw on Mar 20, 2008 19:48:03 GMT 12
Dave I would have agree with Phil on the shape........ However, if I were to draw/paint one, it probably would look similar and I have a few models of spitfire's, plus seen the real thing up close on occasion, so I say good job for a first try..... The camo colors need to be darker (Green/grey) though Alan
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Post by alanw on Apr 4, 2008 18:18:38 GMT 12
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Post by alanw on Mar 27, 2008 14:53:35 GMT 12
There's nothing wrong with your model, the gold color is really uniform, the decals make it look really good!!!! Great work ;D Alan
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Post by alanw on Feb 29, 2008 15:50:40 GMT 12
A full salvo of those rockets would sure make your eyes water!!! Especially if on the receiving end Or else you being hearing Wagner's march of the Valkyries Awesome shots though, thanks for posting ;D ;D Alan
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Post by alanw on Feb 27, 2008 17:20:47 GMT 12
Dave Sorry, I think I came across the wrong way re-reading my comments (no reflection on Ian) Some modelers do a lot of research to get it right others well.. I'm on a model forum and we get people on occasion (actually 1 person in particular) who know a little about RNZAF aircraft and tend to lead people astray (usually those from other countries|) what RNZAF aircraft have looked like now, have looked like/ theaters of service etc. When one adds comments that correct what they have said they choose to ignore it or make further spurious comments. A recent comment was that RNZAF served in SEAC (South East Asia Command) no less SBD 4/5 Dauntless I corrected that in as far as I know no RNZAF Aircraft served in SEAC, all were PTO. One poor European guy had already built his SBD 5 in a SEAC build. Needless to say was not happy when I said No Way, (more politely of course) The point is SEAC started at the end of 1943 so even 488 Sqn Buffalo's were not in it The old saying, "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing" Hope that clarifies it for you
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Post by alanw on Feb 24, 2008 13:26:11 GMT 12
Phil
I notice they they have a notice at the bottom of their photos etc "welcoming" any "critique" where they have made errors...
I wonder if you made comment on the "imaginative load out" if they would take the time to rectify it or acknowledge it.
I have come across that on another forum I'm on, especially to do with RNZAF related aircraft.
They do research to build, how well do they "research" I wonder?
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Post by alanw on Jan 24, 2008 20:55:22 GMT 12
Hi Bruce Try this www.falconmodels.co.nz/RE photo etch make sure you wash them well. What I usually do is dip them in vinager for a few seconds then rinse well in soapy water then clear and let air dry. The vinager helps to score the photo etch so the paint will stay on it Hope that helps Alan
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Post by alanw on Jan 16, 2008 20:35:44 GMT 12
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Post by alanw on Jan 13, 2008 18:18:34 GMT 12
Hi all
Further to the above discussion re yellow outers on wing roundels for the F4U-1, I have just been going through a book of mine, Flying Colours published by Salamander (looking for something totally unrelated).
I came a cross a picture of a RNZAF F4U-1 with the offending roundels on wings even better I checked further and and a picture of a RNZAF SBD-5 Dauntless with the same offending wing roundels!!
Do people think all our aircraft had this and... how many other books have this misconception??
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Post by alanw on Jan 11, 2008 18:28:49 GMT 12
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Post by alanw on Jan 10, 2008 18:29:36 GMT 12
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Post by alanw on Sept 7, 2007 23:23:48 GMT 12
This is the start of my build for my Buffalo. The kit is the Special Hobby F2A-2 which the Brewster 339E is essentially a de-navalised version of with RAF additions The aircraft I am going to depict is NF-O (serial W 8138) with the green dragon motif. For those interested you can find this at LSP forum but, I think it is nice to share it here where it is specific to the RNZAF The first pictures are the R 1820 G105 engine which as I understand it were essentially reconditioned airliner engines I will add more as I get to build it up. The major task at hand is doing the conversion of the cockpit, while most of it is stock F2A-2 there are some major differences also. For any one wanting to do a large model or small (1/48) I would recommend a visit to Dan Fords war bird site the brewster forums There you can down load (for free) a copy of the pilots notes which has great shots of the cockpit see here www.warbirdforum.com/buffman.htmComments /questions/critique?? All welcome Enjoy ;D Alan
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Post by alanw on Sept 7, 2007 22:23:28 GMT 12
flyernzl Thanks for those photos, they fit the bill perfectly regards Alan
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Post by alanw on Sept 6, 2007 21:44:11 GMT 12
Dave -thanks for the welcome The Sunderland will be a bit of a mission as I have a special topic for that (diorama) However I do have a couple of Sunderlands to build in the (hopefull near) future, 5 Sqn based at Hobsonville I plan to post for the Buffalo in the next day or so. PS Dave how do I add photos/images on this site? flyernzl Yes the panel behind the engines I have always called it either a firewall or engine bulkhead Thanks Alan
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Post by alanw on Sept 4, 2007 22:19:12 GMT 12
Hi folks I'm new here but have a love of military aircraft and being an Airforce brat grew up with lots of different types of aircraft in the inventory.
Question I have is, does any one have a clear picture or know what colour the firewalls of RNZAF MR 5 Sunderlands were?
RAF MR 5's appear to be black, but I don't have a clear picture of any RNZAF firewalls.
Any/all comments/pieces of wisdom welcome.
As an aside topic I have embarked on a building mission of a RNZAF 488 sqn Buffalo Mk I 1/32 scale also
I'll keep you informed
Thanks/regards
Alan
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