| Howdy Guys,
Yes, I knew this was one of Nigels favorite aircraft, but had not remembered that fact until just now.I used to speak with Nigel via threads here often. He and others were the people who really got me interested in the commaraderie (sp?) of this site.
I just wanted to thank yall for the kind words about my various aircraft as I show them in the various threads.
As for me being a "speed builder"......well, yeah I am pretty fast, there are days that I can finish two complete models, but I am happy just completing one a day.
This particular model had markings for R.A.A.F., R.A.F., and R.C.A.F., I chose the R.C.A.F.mostly because it used the largest number of decals lol.
As for the fin flashes.....I am assuming that kiwki is speaking of the red and blue markings on the tail. Since this was a "speed build" and I was only using the marking guide provided in the kit....without doing any real research of my own, I can only assume that since this representation of the R.C.A.F. aircraft (immediately after wwII) would retain some markings from the R.A.F., ...ie....the red and blue markings on the tail. I know that alot of surplus aircraft was given to the R.C.A.F. after the war and some aircraft (not this type specifically) were given to Canada during the war. As a matter of fact, there were many bases in Canada that trained pilots for both the R.C.A.F. as well as the R.A.F.
Anyway, again, I just wanted to thank ya'll for the kind words.
Have a good day,
Greg
"hmmmm now what to build next......" |