From: "Steve Bamford ARC" To: "Edward Lowdell" References: <025201c41d9a$c4911cb0$341f8451@europe.unity> <010301c42c93$07bda420$6400a8c0@d1l7c7> <001201c42f8e$2ecb6680$16489a51@europe.unity> <002201c42fa0$d2c33da0$6400a8c0@d1l7c7> <002901c42fd0$d03f9f30$0100007f@europe.unity> Subject: Re: Models for ARC Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 10:43:25 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/related; type="multipart/alternative"; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0145_01C43BFB.CFA8E900" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Unsent: 1 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0145_01C43BFB.CFA8E900 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_001_0146_01C43BFB.CFA8E900" ------=_NextPart_001_0146_01C43BFB.CFA8E900 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Edward, Thanks for sending in your Spitfire article. I'll e-mail you when your = article goes on ARC....currently articles are taking about 3 weeks from = the time they are sent in until they go on ARC. Steve Bamford Aircraft Resource Center http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com =20 Live like there is no tomorrow; Love like you've never been hurt. Work like you don't need the money. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Live like it's Heaven on Earth. ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Edward Lowdell=20 To: Steve Bamford ARC=20 Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 4:03 PM Subject: Models for ARC=20 "1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Vb from Trumpeter"=20 by "Edward Lowdell" -------------------- Steve Bamford will insert full sized version of photo 01.jpg = here=20 =20 This is another example of Trumpeters large scale model range; the = Spitfire Vb which is my favourite (and from what I gather most of the = original pilots favorite too! The Mk V Spitfire was born out of a = marriage between the Merlin 45 and the Mk I & II airframes. First = delivered in February of '41 the first batch were modified Mk Is & IIs. = The Mk V was virtually identical to the Mk I & II, the one = distinguishing feature being the larger diameter oil cooler which had a = circular intake instead of the D- style fitted to the earlier Mks. = Initially the Mk V was fitted with the same 8 .303 Browning ('A' wing) = as the earlier Mks but after the 94th aircraft built the wings were = fitted with 2 Hispano 20mm Canon and 4 Browning machine guns. This = configuration was known as the 'B' wing, later it would be fitted with = the 'C' wing, a certain Squadron Leader at the time insisted that his = aircraft retain it's 'A' wing configuration - Sqn Ldr. Bader to be = precise! The Spitfire Mk V was said to be the sweetest handling of them = all with the best balance of power and good flight characteristics.=20 Click on images below to see larger images =20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 03.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 03.jpg=20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 04.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 04.jpg=20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 05.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 05.jpg=20 =20 The kit itself represents a bit of a mix of Mk V variants in that, for = example, it has and early type of front windscreen, short spinner = coupled with a De Havilland propeller and the later Mk V 'fishtail' = exhaust stacks. I find this sort of thing a little irritating when the = rest of the kit is so will produced, I live with it though. For the = version I was building however, I had a spare set of Rotol blades and = long spinner so I was able to overcome the problem. The Seat is also = inaccurate; it wasn't a wooden bench affair as depicted in the model. I = have fitted it for now, but since building the kit, a resin replacement = is now available so it will be being pulled out at some stage.=20 Steve Bamford will insert full sized version of photo 02.jpg = here=20 =20 Like the Mustang before it, the engine is a disappointment with far = too few rocker cover studs to name but one fault. (a bit of fiddling = with the file sorted this one) However, it isn't as bad as the Packard = Merlin so I spent a bit of time adding a little detail here and there to = get the overall effect. There is so much scope for super detailing in = this scale, I chose to limit this at a few extra cables and coolant = pipes etc.=20 =20 Click on images below to see larger images =20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 06.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 06.jpg=20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 07.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 07.jpg=20 =20 I was visiting Duxford early in 2003 and saw the BBMF's Mk V being = repainted in Flt Lt Ian R Gleed's tropical colours when he was flying = AB502 with 601 sqn. It looked stunning and Aifix had these exact colours = in their latest offering of the Mk Vb. So the Aifix decal set was used = on the Trumpeter kit again (as with my P-51D)! The Paint used is Humbrol = enamel (my favourite choice) splashed on with my faithful Aztec = Airbrush. I didn't go too mad with weathering although these aircraft = would have suffered greatly with the effects of sun and sand in the = North African desert conditions. In hindsight it would have looked a bit = worse than this after a few months in the desert. Oh yes, I nicked the = Abourkir tropical filter from my Airfix kit aswell; It was the wrong = shape but with a little filing here and there, it looks roughly right!=20 Even with its inaccuracies this kit builds into a wonderful looking = aircraft it is certainly the best of its scale - it looks just about = right; simple as that! Click on images below to see larger images =20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 08.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 08.jpg=20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 09.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 09.jpg=20 =20 ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Steve Bamford ARC=20 To: Edward Lowdell=20 Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 6:22 PM Subject: Re: Models for your gallery I'd love to see your Spitfire on ARC Edward. I'm not sure about the = NASA guys comments. Steve Bamford Aircraft Resource Center http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com =20 Live like there is no tomorrow; Love like you've never been hurt. Work like you don't need the money. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Live like it's Heaven on Earth. ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Edward Lowdell=20 To: Steve Bamford ARC=20 Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 8:08 AM Subject: Re: Models for your gallery Hello Steve, I have received a few complimentary emails for the Mustang, so = thanks for putting it up there. I did have a guy from the states = complimenting me on the plane on the 'Accurate Miniature's site, is this = a different site or has he got it wrong. - He works for NASA!!! I also have a 24th Spitfire Vb from trumpeter you can have if you = like. I will send you a completed template and you can decide. It is in = desert colours which I thought would make a change from the standard = European colour scheme. All the best Edward ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Steve Bamford ARC=20 To: Edward Lowdell=20 Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 9:05 PM Subject: Re: Models for your gallery Hi Edward, I just wanted to let you know your Ju-87 article went on ARC = today. Thanks for sending it in Edward!!! =20 =20 Steve Bamford Aircraft Resource Center http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com =20 Live like there is no tomorrow; Love like you've never been hurt. Work like you don't need the money. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Live like it's Heaven on Earth. ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Edward Lowdell=20 To: sheb@telus.net=20 Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 11:53 AM Subject: Models for your gallery "1/24 Junkers Ju 87 R-2/Trop St.G3"=20 by "Edward Lowdell" -------------------- Steve Bamford will insert full sized version of photo = 01.jpg here=20 =20 This is the classic and great Airfix kit. I decided to use = Mike Grant's fantastic decal set. They give this massive kit a very = striking appearance. This aircraft was flown by Lt Hubert Polz of St.G = 3, Libya in Aug 41. The camouflage was standard African front RLM = 78/79/80 except the fuselage pattern was irregular rather than the = splinter pattern on the wings and tail planes. Like most African = Stukas, this one was over painted in the field after arrival. The = original European 70/71 pattern can be seen in the scuffed wing = walkways.=20 Click on images below to see larger images =20 =20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version = of photo 03.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full = sized version of photo 03.jpg=20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of = photo 04.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 04.jpg=20 =20 I also incorporated the little Airfix prop motor into the Jumo = engine and built the model such that all the engine cowls can be removed = (this took a bit of jiggery pockery but works). These aircraft suffered = from extreme weathering from both the sun and sand as a result after = completing the model using Humbrol enamels, I gave it a coat of slightly = milky matt varnish which gives the effect of sun fading.=20 Steve Bamford will insert full sized version of photo = 02.jpg here=20 =20 This is a very large kit when complete. So plenty of room is = needed to display it! But it is certainly a very striking and slightly = sinister looking aircraft. Edward http://www.epl.quarryhillweb.com=20 Click on images below to see larger images =20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version = of photo 05.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full = sized version of photo 05.jpg=20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of = photo 06.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 06.jpg=20 Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of = photo 07.jpg here. Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version of photo 07.jpg=20 =20 Ps. Steve, would it be possible to incorporate my website into = my article? if not just delete it. Regards Edward Lowdell http://www.epl.quarryhillweb.com ------=_NextPart_001_0146_01C43BFB.CFA8E900 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hi Edward,
Thanks for sending in=20 your Spitfire article.  I'll e-mail you when your article goes = on=20 ARC....currently articles are taking about 3 weeks from the time they = are sent=20 in until they go on ARC.
Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
http://www.aircraftresourc= ecenter.com
 
Live=20 like there is no tomorrow;
Love like you've never been hurt.
Work = like you=20 don't need the money.
Dance like nobody's watching.
Sing like = nobody's=20 listening.
Live like it's Heaven on Earth.
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 Edward Lowdell =
To: Steve Bamford ARC
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 = 4:03=20 PM
Subject: Models for ARC

"1/24 = Supermarine=20 Spitfire Vb from Trumpeter" 

by "Edward=20 Lowdell"

--------------------

Steve=20 Bamford will insert full sized version of photo 01.jpg = here

This is=20 another example of Trumpeters large scale model range; the Spitfire Vb = which=20 is my favourite (and from what I gather most of the original pilots = favorite=20 too! The Mk V Spitfire was born out of a marriage between the Merlin = 45 and=20 the Mk I & II airframes. First delivered in February of =9241 the = first=20 batch were modified Mk Is & IIs. The Mk V was virtually identical = to the=20 Mk I & II, the one distinguishing feature being the larger = diameter oil=20 cooler which had a circular intake instead of the D- style fitted to = the=20 earlier Mks. Initially the Mk=20 V was fitted with the same 8 .303 Browning (=91A=92 wing) as the = earlier Mks but=20 after the 94th aircraft built the wings were fitted with 2 = Hispano=20 20mm Canon and 4 Browning machine guns. This configuration was known = as the=20 =91B=92 wing, later it would be fitted with the =91C=92 wing, a = certain Squadron=20 Leader at the time insisted that his aircraft retain it=92s =91A=92 = wing=20 configuration =96 Sqn Ldr. Bader to be precise! The Spitfire Mk V was = said to be=20 the sweetest handling of them all with the best balance of power and = good=20 flight characteristics. 

Click on=20 images below to see larger images

Steve=20 Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 03.jpg = here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version=20 of photo 03.jpg=20

 Steve=20 Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 04.jpg = here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version=20 of photo 04.jpg=20

Steve=20 Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 05.jpg = here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version=20 of photo 05.jpg=20

 
 
The = kit itself=20 represents a bit of a mix of Mk V variants in that, for example, it = has and=20 early type of front windscreen, short spinner coupled with a De = Havilland=20 propeller and the later Mk V =91fishtail=92 exhaust stacks. I find = this sort of=20 thing a little irritating when the rest of the kit is so will = produced, I live=20 with it though. For the version I was building however, I had a spare = set of=20 Rotol blades and long spinner so I was able to overcome the problem. = The Seat=20 is also inaccurate; it wasn=92t a wooden bench affair as depicted in = the model.=20 I have fitted it for now, but since building the kit, a resin = replacement is=20 now available so it will be being pulled out at some stage.=20
 

Steve=20 Bamford will insert full sized version of photo 02.jpg = here

Like=20 the Mustang before it, the engine is a disappointment with far too few = rocker=20 cover studs to name but one fault. (a bit of fiddling with the file = sorted=20 this one) However, it isn=92t as bad as the Packard Merlin so I spent = a bit of=20 time adding a little detail here and there to get the overall effect. = There is=20 so much scope for super detailing in this scale, I chose to limit this = at a=20 few extra cables and coolant pipes etc.

 

Click on=20 images below to see larger images

Steve=20 Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 06.jpg = here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version=20 of photo 06.jpg=20

Steve=20 Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 07.jpg = here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version=20 of photo 07.jpg=20

 I=20 was visiting Duxford early in 2003 and saw the BBMF=92s Mk V being = repainted in=20 Flt Lt Ian R Gleed=92s tropical colours when he was flying AB502 with = 601 sqn.=20 It looked stunning and Aifix had these exact colours in their latest = offering=20 of the Mk Vb. So the Aifix decal set was used on the Trumpeter kit = again (as=20 with my P-51D)! The Paint used is Humbrol enamel (my favourite choice) = splashed on with my faithful Aztec Airbrush. I didn=92t go too mad = with=20 weathering although these aircraft would have suffered greatly with = the=20 effects of sun and sand in the North African desert conditions. In = hindsight=20 it would have looked a bit worse than this after a few months in the = desert.=20 Oh yes, I nicked the Abourkir tropical filter from my Airfix kit = aswell; It=20 was the wrong shape but with a little filing here and there, it looks = roughly=20 right!

Even=20 with its inaccuracies this kit builds into a wonderful looking = aircraft it is=20 certainly the best of its scale =96 it looks just about right; simple = as=20 that!

Click on=20 images below to see larger images

Steve=20 Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 08.jpg = here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version=20 of photo 08.jpg

Steve=20 Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo = 09.jpg = here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized = version=20 of photo 09.jpg =

----- Original Message -----
From:=20 Steve = Bamford ARC=20
To: Edward Lowdell =
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 = 6:22=20 PM
Subject: Re: Models for your=20 gallery

I'd love to see your Spitfire on = ARC=20 Edward.  I'm not sure about the NASA guys = comments.
 
Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
http://www.aircraftresourc= ecenter.com
 
Live=20 like there is no tomorrow;
Love like you've never been = hurt.
Work like=20 you don't need the money.
Dance like nobody's watching.
Sing = like=20 nobody's listening.
Live like it's Heaven on Earth.
----- Original Message ----- =
From:=20 Edward Lowdell =
Sent: Saturday, May 01, = 2004 8:08=20 AM
Subject: Re: Models for = your=20 gallery

Hello Steve,
 
I have received a few = complimentary emails=20 for the Mustang, so thanks for putting it up there. I did have a = guy from=20 the states complimenting me on the plane on the 'Accurate = Miniature's=20 site, is this a different site or has he got it wrong. - He works = for=20 NASA!!!
I also have a 24th Spitfire Vb = from trumpeter=20 you can have if you like. I will send you a completed template and = you can=20 decide. It is in desert colours which I thought would make a = change from=20 the standard European colour scheme.
 
All the best
 
Edward
----- Original Message ----- =
From:=20 Steve = Bamford=20 ARC
To: Edward Lowdell =
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, = 2004 9:05=20 PM
Subject: Re: Models for = your=20 gallery

Hi Edward,
I just wanted to = let you know=20 your Ju-87 article went on ARC today.  Thanks for sending = it in=20 Edward!!! 
 
Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
http://www.aircraftresourc= ecenter.com
 
Live=20 like there is no tomorrow;
Love like you've never been = hurt.
Work=20 like you don't need the money.
Dance like nobody's = watching.
Sing=20 like nobody's listening.
Live like it's Heaven on = Earth.
----- Original Message ----- =
From:=20 Edward = Lowdell
Sent: Thursday, April = 08, 2004=20 11:53 AM
Subject: Models for = your=20 gallery

"1/24 Junkers Ju 87 R-2/Trop St.G3"=20

by "Edward Lowdell"
--------------------

Steve Bamford will insert full sized = version of=20 photo 01.jpg here=20

This is the classic and great Airfix kit. I decided to use = Mike=20 Grant's fantastic decal set. They give this massive kit a very = striking appearance. This aircraft was flown by Lt Hubert = Polz of=20 St.G 3, Libya in Aug 41. The camouflage was = standard=20 African front RLM 78/79/80 except the fuselage pattern = was=20 irregular rather than the splinter pattern on the wings and = tail=20 planes.  Like = most=20 African Stukas, this one was over painted in the field = after=20 arrival. The = original=20 European 70/71 pattern can be seen in the scuffed wing=20 walkways. 

Click on images below to see larger=20 images

Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller = version of=20 photo 03.jpg here. Clicking on that photo = will bring up=20 the full sized version of photo 03.jpg

Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller = version of=20 photo 04.jpg here. Clicking on that photo = will bring up=20 the full sized version of photo 04.jpg

I also incorporated the little Airfix prop motor into the = Jumo=20 engine and built the model such that all the engine cowls can = be=20 removed (this took a bit of jiggery pockery but works). These = aircraft=20 suffered from extreme weathering from both the sun and sand as = a=20 result after completing the model using Humbrol enamels, I = gave it a=20 coat of slightly milky matt varnish which gives the effect of = sun=20 fading. 

Steve Bamford will insert full sized = version of=20 photo 02.jpg here

This is a very large kit when complete. So = plenty of=20 room is needed to display it! But it is certainly a very = striking and=20 slightly sinister looking aircraft.

Edward http://www.epl.quarryhillweb.co= m=20

Click on images below to see larger=20 images

    

Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller = version of=20 photo 05.jpg here. Clicking on that photo = will bring up=20 the full sized version of photo 05.jpg

Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller = version of=20 photo 06.jpg here. Clicking on that photo = will bring up=20 the full sized version of photo 06.jpg

Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller = version of=20 photo 07.jpg here. Clicking on that photo = will bring up=20 the full sized version of photo 07.jpg

 

Ps. Steve, would it be possible to incorporate my website = into my=20 article? if not just delete it.

 

Regards

 

Edward Lowdell
http://www.epl.quarryhillweb.co= m
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