Duke Maddog
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Chris, I'm glad that you recovered quickly and were able to maximize bench time! Way to go man!
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Anigrand 1/72 McDonnell P-67B Moonbat "Virgin Widow II"
- Thread starter Rhino
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Careful someone doesn't have a stroke!
Rhino
Super Moderator
Having delivered all of Nate Stevens' auction booty last Thursday night, he bestowed USAAC 106 gallon external fuel tanks for the Moonbat.
For free, even!
Reykjavik-based P-67B's will need all the fuel they can get. Thanks to "The other White Nate" for his airplane model-rousity!
Everyone needing fuel tanks. 
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
What fun! That's what I like about modelers, they can be so generous!
Rhino
Super Moderator
Remember me?!
An off-shoot of priming Fred's HO railcars was I had lots of reefer gray loaded in the Aztek. Mr. Moonbat whispered to me.
A cursory, partial primer coat showed panel lines that needed tied together and the nose ahead of the windscreen that need more attention.
I wonder if a coat of sealer might be beneficial. The Anigrand resin seems to soak up the Floquil enamel, taking a long time to cure.
Any thoughts, Men?
Rhino
Super Moderator
I thought about a coat of Testors Metalizer Sealer.
The primer was enamel?
Well, which sharkmouth is it going to get?...
So,,, which one are ya goin' with? Black and white on black for that nocturnal vibe?
Rhino
Super Moderator
While Carl and I were blabbing last night, I put the Rotol props together. I'm definitely going with the 5-bladed fans!
I'm not sure how Iceland-based 1946 USAAC fighters would be finished. "Virgin Widow II" says overall black to me, but the I hoped to create a counterpoint to Ernst Udet's He-280V-T3 DKM "Ocean Ambush" scheme.
Sorting through the parts box and readying the landing gear for paint was a little trip down creativity's memory lane!
Thanks for looking in!
Icelandic based, I think mottled whitewash.View attachment 176272View attachment 176273
While Carl and I were blabbing last night, I put the Rotol props together. I'm definitely going with the 5-bladed fans!
I'm not sure how Iceland-based 1946 USAAC fighters would be finished. "Virgin Widow II" says overall black to me, but the I hoped to create a counterpoint to Ernst Udet's He-280V-T3 DKM "Ocean Ambush" scheme.
Sorting through the parts box and readying the landing gear for paint was a little trip down creativity's memory lane!
Thanks for looking in!
I'm not sure how Iceland-based 1946 USAAC fighters would be finished. "Virgin Widow II" says overall black to me, but the I hoped to create a counterpoint to Ernst Udet's He-280V-T3 DKM "Ocean Ambush" scheme.
Icelandic based, I think mottled whitewash.
Well, Germans had a nice night-fighter camouflage with a mottled finish from above (here is an example on a He-219):
Would go well with the black & white shark teeth:
Rhino
Super Moderator
In 1946, if your job is to escort New Brunswick-based B-32 Dominators to UK, the logical place to base your fighters is the Keflavik peninsula.
Icelandic topography is a combination of browns, tans and greens in fair weather. Most of your escort mission will be spent over the North Atlantic. Quite a lot of that would be flown in darkness. One should think Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine strike aircraft might visit your base at will.
Overall sea blue would make sense. Nah, Too "Navy". Don't worry! I'll try to think of something.
Icelandic topography is a combination of browns, tans and greens in fair weather. Most of your escort mission will be spent over the North Atlantic. Quite a lot of that would be flown in darkness. One should think Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine strike aircraft might visit your base at will.
Overall sea blue would make sense. Nah, Too "Navy". Don't worry! I'll try to think of something.
jknaus
Administrator
I'm quite partial to the RCAF/RAF schemes for coastal command 1940.
Dark Slate Grey upper with Extra Dark Sea Grey disruption and Sky Grey lower.
It just seams to fit the North Atlantic vibe.
James
jknaus
Administrator
Sorry wasnt thinking night fighter. I think though the Dark Slate Grey with Extra Dark Sea Grey Disruptive and night undersides would be pretty spectacular. Definitely the white unders is too much. Night ( a dull satin black) is better.
James
