Singapore Meet & Greet - Spitfire (2 Viewers)

[ChrisTay]

All we need now is ... an interchangable "spinning props", wouldn't that be a dream.

Bests
OD

With super capacitors and micromotors, this can actually be done without putting any batteries within. But what next, lights on the plane and control panels?

 

[OldDragon]

With super capacitors and micromotors, this can actually be done without putting any batteries within. But what next, lights on the plane and control panels?

An interchangable "spinning prop" would merely be a piece of clear circular plastic (with hub) with a shadow of the props, replicating a visual effect of such spinning props. No electronics needed.

Bests
OD

 

[mestell]

Certainly a beautiful model . . . . what is encouraging to me about this Spitfire is that John is dipping his foot into the waters of WWII era aircraft. I would like to see this new adventure expand into WWII US Navy carrier based air craft such as the Dauntless Dive Bomber, the Hellcat, the Avenger Torpedo Bomber, and the Corsair et al . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[ChrisTay]

Certainly a beautiful model . . . . what is encouraging to me about this Spitfire is that John is dipping his foot into the waters of WWII era aircraft. I would like to see this new adventure expand into WWII US Navy carrier based air craft such as the Dauntless Dive Bomber, the Hellcat, the Avenger Torpedo Bomber, and the Corsair et al . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

From what I hear, at least one of the above wishes will be granted. And it is an interesting one because it has lots of display options.

 

[mestell]

From what I hear, at least one of the above wishes will be granted. And it is an interesting one because it has lots of display options.

Chris, you just increased my anxiousness immensely . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[lancer]

Certainly a beautiful model . . . . what is encouraging to me about this Spitfire is that John is dipping his foot into the waters of WWII era aircraft. I would like to see this new adventure expand into WWII US Navy carrier based air craft such as the Dauntless Dive Bomber, the Hellcat, the Avenger Torpedo Bomber, and the Corsair et al . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Mike, certainly a viable wish when one considers that John has taken the plunge into inter-war Naval aviation. It's not far from the F4B to the F4F and SBD's of 1941.:wink2: -- Al

 

[chalklands]

Love the ground crew!

 

[Desertkiwi]

From what I hear, at least one of the above wishes will be granted. And it is an interesting one because it has lots of display options.

Hope it's a Corsair as many it was flown by many Allied Air forces during the war, including us Kiwi's which would make it a popular choice. ^&grin

 

[lancer]

Hope it's a Corsair as many it was flown by many Allied Air forces during the war, including us Kiwi's which would make it a popular choice. ^&grin

Actually, a JJD F4U Corsair in Kiwi colors is the only Corsair that I would be tempted to buy. I have several photos taken by my father of
Kiwi Corsairs at island airfields (Bougainville?) during the war while he was with US Navy Intelligence. It would be something different and welcome. -- Al

 

[uksubs]

A Me 262 day and night fighter are a must

 

[mestell]

Certainly a Corsair would be nice but I would much prefer A Grumman F6F Hellcat because it was the most dominant fighter in the Pacific that was used by the US Navy and Marines. The Hellcat is credited with downing over 5,200 enemy aircraft, more than any other allied Naval aircraft. However, my real desire is for someone to produce a Grumman TBF Torpedo bomber . . . . I just love the looks of that plane . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[lancer]

Certainly a Corsair would be nice but I would much prefer A Grumman F6F Hellcat because it was the most dominant fighter in the Pacific that was used by the US Navy and Marines. The Hellcat is credited with downing over 5,200 enemy aircraft, more than any other allied Naval aircraft. However, my real desire is for someone to produce a Grumman TBF Torpedo bomber . . . . I just love the looks of that plane . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Good ideas. The only problem might be size. Both the early TBD and later TBF are large aircraft and would be healthy sized 1/30 models. I would think the F6F would be a 'must do' for John if he goes into WW2 Naval aircraft. -- Al

 

[BHogan]

I'd love a Corsair, particularly one with the marking of Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray. He was a Canadian who flew with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. He was posthumously awarded the British Commonwealth's last VC of the Second World War for his heroic actions on 9 August 1945. "Hammy" Gray led an attack on a group of Japanese naval vessels, at Onagawa Bay, Japan, sinking the Etorofu-class escort ship Amakusa before his plane crashed into the bay. Below is a photo of the action.

Brendan

 

[ivanmoe]

I'd love a Corsair, particularly one with the marking of Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray. He was a Canadian who flew with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. He was posthumously awarded the British Commonwealth's last VC of the Second World War for his heroic actions on 9 August 1945. "Hammy" Gray led an attack on a group of Japanese naval vessels, at Onagawa Bay, Japan, sinking the Etorofu-class escort ship Amakusa before his plane crashed into the bay. Below is a photo of the action.

Brendan

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Brendan, was Gray flying the clipped-wing version?

-Moe

 

[BHogan]

Brendan, was Gray flying the clipped-wing version?

-Moe

Yes, from my understanding, he was as he was flying off the HMS Formidable. Interestingly, he was also cited for his bravery in operations conducted against the Tirpitz.

Brendan

 

[sammy719]

A little bit larger scale of a Spit!!! Tom during his visit to Tucson, this Spit is a beautiful bird on loan from the UK.

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[TomNT]

A little bit larger scale of a Spit!!! Tom during his visit to Tucson, this Spit is a beautiful bird on loan from the UK.

Thanks for posting the pic Sam, it brings back fond memories of my trip. If the museum had a 1/1 scale Grey Nurse MKVIII Spit there I would have been over it like a rash! ^&grin

Tom

 

[Dragoon]

Did JJD make a Stuka a few years ago that never made it to market? There was some sort of problem with shipping - can't remember the details.

I would hope to see John produce this iconic plane as he ventures deeper into WWII aircraft. It would probably be my first aviation purchase.

 

[jazzeum]

My recollection -- albeit fuzzy -- was that there was a problem with the weight and wingspan of the wings, which is why no one but Figarti has been able to make one.

 

[Old Bill]

Did JJD make a Stuka a few years ago that never made it to market? There was some sort of problem with shipping - can't remember the details.

I would hope to see John produce this iconic plane as he ventures deeper into WWII aircraft. It would probably be my first aviation purchase.

Two actually: