Saturday, July 12, 2014

Paint Table Saturday - New Aircraft

I managed to get some painting in. I finished off quite a few 1/600 scale aircraft for North Africa. Some of them I went with a very basic paint job while others I actually attempted some camouflage.

I managed to finish off three Ju87s, three Fiat Cr42s, six Mc200s, six Bf109s and a single Sm79.

Ultimately, I intend to have 2 full staffelin (not sure if that is the right plural) of Bf109s of 12 aircraft each. I also want some heavier bombers than the Stukas. I have five more of them and three just need some markings to be finished. I was thinking of picking up some Bf110s and some Ju88s to round out my Germans for North Africa.

My Italians are in pretty good shape. I am planning for a Squadriglia of 9 aircraft each of both the Mc200 and the Fiat Cr42s. I should be able to knock out the Mc200s quickly. I will finish up the remaining five Sm79s at some point. I have another six Cr42s but they are not even assembled. I would really like to add a few Br20s and an Ro37 to the Italians at some point to round out the force.

For the Allies, I currently have 8 Tomahawks and 8 Hurricanes finished with another eight of each in bags untouched. I would like some Gladiators and some Maryland and Blenheim bombers to round the British. But that is for another day.

7 comments:

  1. Nice work on these models and camouflage looks great. What are your plans for employing these aircraft in gaming?

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    1. Thanks. Eventually I will put together a campaign using Squadron Forward. I am doing some research on Operation Battleaxe and the 1./JG27 in particular.

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  2. That's nice work Chris, on such small aircraft.

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  3. Now that's a productive day! I've got too many half completed planes. Must try and do some painting tomorrow.

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  4. Did you make it to Giga Bites yesterday?

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    1. Yes. I played in James' CY6 WWI Game and in Rob's SCW Chain of Command game.

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