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I'm not sure about the claim that the photo shows the lost FT-28 airplane. Flight 19's FT-28 was a TBM-3, the photo shows a TBM-1C. Maybe the plane was exchanged for the later version and the number reassigned? All the other Flight 19 planes were TBM-1C's according to this link: http://www.kilroywas...

I don't have the details right at hand, but some of the B-26's did return, including the one that buzzed the deck.

JimBob

I love the OV-10's! I used to live in Columbus while they were being built. Even got to visit the assembly line on a high school field trip (later production for Thailand)

The Bird Dog would be pretty small in 1:18. How about 1:6????

JimBob

Thanks for posting the photos, they are great!

JimBob

Here's some:

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/even ... /js-8i.htm

From the Naval Historical Center

(gives a whole new meaning to "Fly Navy! )

JimBob

Moi!

JimBob

Thanks for posting the great photo, Grunt! I recall that this huge flyover of Tokyo Bay was specially ordered by MacArthur to occur following the signing of the surrender documents. Along with the swarm of Navy planes, there were also B-29s and other USAAF aircraft. Plus as much of the U.S. fleet th...

Yes, I vote a resounding YES! for the F9F Panther:

<img src="http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5884/f9f43oe.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us">

The Couger was a great aircraft, too, but the Panther was the one that saw much combat action in Korea.

JimBob

Jason: Thanks for posting the new photos :D The Dauntless (my favorite of your new bunch) is absolutely beautiful! I understand your comment about being far into tooling. No worries...it looks very well done and I'm certainly looking forward to seeing it in paint and in person! I'll have to pick up ...

Yes, I agree fully with Spud. One basic paint scheme with maybe just the national markings, with no other markings painted on. Include or offer a variety of numbers, squadron or other markings. This would work for most aircraft. F-4 and AD in Navy and USAF (camo) paint, Dauntless in early blue over ...

Great looking model by BBI! Thanks for posting the photos

JimBob

Spud:

Cool Kiwi markings!

JimBob

AWESOME!!! Way to go (again!!)!

I'll take mine in Navy markings when it is available.

Thanks again, Jason and Admiral!!

(BTW: This plane was used by the Blue Angels AND the Thunderbirds!)

JimBob

Cool link! Amazing the history that can be right under our noses!

Here's one I came across for Pacific airfields:

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/search/airfields.html

JimBob

Here's some data on Marston matting: <img src="http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4265/marstonmattingxr6.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"> <img src="http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1677/piercedsteelplankingvy5.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"> Quite a while back, I dug this up on ...

I just wanted to liven this thread up. (No, I'm not TOO excited about the AT Dauntless....yeh, RIGHT :wink:) Again, many thanks to Jason and AT! Whatever repaints they do with the SBD I'm sure they will be great! AT seems to have a track record of well-researched REAL historic airplanes. The SBD BuN...

I'm betting AT. Both Admiral and BadCat have given notice for a Sunday unvieling. So if this is true, we're looking at one item. If BadCat has teamed up with someone else, then the good news is that there will be two unveilings! I'm looking forward to seeing more up-to-date photos on the AT Dauntles...

I don't have the foggiest :? ....and can't even wager a guess. But I sure am courious :wink: !! I agree with XD Patrol... I think there may be connection with BadCat's skunkworks and the Admiral news slated for Sunday: (from BATCAT) "TBA Sunday, February 11th, somewhere at the New York Toy Fair . . ...

It was late, and I said:

Do I see an F8F Panther in your future?

I meant F9F...

Jason, hope you get rested some before heading out to the show. I'm looking forward to seeing what Admiral has on exhibit there!

Regards,
JimBob

Jason: I saw this good news in Pickelhaube's post in the 1:18 forum: I orderd mine today and had a nice conversation with Isaiah . I am glad I did. He said that they are going to possibly put in a few extra decals to do a earlier model. The center red meatballs and red and white tail flash. I'd be i...

I came across this website by Rich Dann, aviation artist. Some great profile art and the author of several Squadron books. He did the profiles of SBD 2106 for Yellow Wings decals.

http://webpages.charter.net/ltdann/index.htm

Enjoy!
JimBob

Boy, I'm having too much fun!! Here's more... http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/Decals/golden/yellow_wings/mid_mad/mid_mad.htm http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/Decals/golden/yellow_wings/mid_mad_nats/mm_nats.htm There are 5 separate documented (I believe) paint schemes for #2106. I'd lo...

Here's another site with information on #2106.

Check out the downloadable 171-page archeological report!

http://www.atrecovery.com/Pages/2106Daunt.html

JimBob

I came across this history of #2106. Very interesting!!! http://hsfeatures.com/features04/marinesatmidwaypart1jl_1.htm Also came across this: http://www.internetmodeler.com/2006/may/new-releases/decal_yw-dauntless.php If that is correct, Admiral could do a repaint depicting the exact same aircraft i...

Do you know that the early model Buffalo was just about as good as a Zero? It wasn't until armor plating and self-sealing tanks that it fell behind.... Interesting factoid.

No, I never would've thought that! Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

JimBob