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#195
May 26, 2026, 07:24:39 AM
I can see some of the types that were specifically designed for kamikaze operations being used against troops etc, but larger types just seems a waste. However I suppose the whole kamikaze concept is exceptionally difficult for those of us from outside of Japan to understand ?
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Rick Lowe

#196
May 26, 2026, 10:12:39 PM
Larger types means more 'Bang' being able to be packed on board...  :o

scooter

#197
May 27, 2026, 07:25:59 AM Last Edit: May 27, 2026, 01:55:02 PM by scooter
30 days gents, ladies, others.

NOT 30 days...Math on a cr@ppy night's sleep is not a good thing
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PR19_Kit

#198
May 27, 2026, 10:10:48 AM
Ooooer.............  :-\
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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kitbasher

#199
June 01, 2026, 12:36:11 PM
Quote from: scooter on May 27, 2026, 07:25:59 AM30 days gents, ladies, others.

NOT 30 days...Math on a cr@ppy night's sleep is not a good thing

However......we are now in the final four weeks!
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RAFF-35

#200
June 01, 2026, 01:39:43 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on June 01, 2026, 12:36:11 PM
Quote from: scooter on May 27, 2026, 07:25:59 AM30 days gents, ladies, others.

NOT 30 days...Math on a cr@ppy night's sleep is not a good thing

However......we are now in the final four weeks!

For some reason I thought it finished on the first of June, not the 30th!  :banghead:  I might be able to do another build in that time  :o
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RAFF-35

#201
June 01, 2026, 01:51:23 PM
I'm really surprised that no one has done a Tiger Force bomber yet, it's literally what I think of when I think of Operation Downfall. I don't have the room or money to get a Lancaster or Lincoln kit  ;D
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PR19_Kit

#202
June 01, 2026, 02:16:53 PM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on June 01, 2026, 01:39:43 PMI might be able to do another build in that time  :o


Dizzy could probably do half a dozen!  :o

I should JUST finish my two, but I may call for an extension (blush....)
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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McColm

#203
June 01, 2026, 08:36:02 PM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on June 01, 2026, 01:51:23 PMI'm really surprised that no one has done a Tiger Force bomber yet, it's literally what I think of when I think of Operation Downfall. I don't have the room or money to get a Lancaster or Lincoln kit  ;D
I have two bombers to complete, the Lincoln conversion sets weren't available and the Sanger vacformed kit is out of my league. I have tried to build it but ran into a few problems.
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zenrat

#204
June 02, 2026, 04:55:26 AM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on June 01, 2026, 01:51:23 PMI'm really surprised that no one has done a Tiger Force bomber yet, it's literally what I think of when I think of Operation Downfall. I don't have the room or money to get a Lancaster or Lincoln kit  ;D

I might put the Pe-8 into that scheme but with special Op Downfall PDRV roundels. 
Fred

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NARSES2

#205
June 02, 2026, 05:28:20 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 02, 2026, 04:55:26 AM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on June 01, 2026, 01:51:23 PMI'm really surprised that no one has done a Tiger Force bomber yet, it's literally what I think of when I think of Operation Downfall. I don't have the room or money to get a Lancaster or Lincoln kit  ;D

I might put the Pe-8 into that scheme but with special Op Downfall PDRV roundels. 


It would look good in that scheme. Mind you must multi engined types do  ;)

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zenrat

#206
June 02, 2026, 05:36:11 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on June 02, 2026, 05:28:20 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 02, 2026, 04:55:26 AM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on June 01, 2026, 01:51:23 PMI'm really surprised that no one has done a Tiger Force bomber yet, it's literally what I think of when I think of Operation Downfall. I don't have the room or money to get a Lancaster or Lincoln kit  ;D

I might put the Pe-8 into that scheme but with special Op Downfall PDRV roundels. 


It would look good in that scheme. Mind you must multi engined types do  ;)



But i'm hesitating because of the black undersides.  Presumably for night operations?  I forsee the PDRV aircraft carrying out tactical pinpoint daylight raids with a strong fighter escort.
Bridges, bunkers, buildings etc.
Maybe white uppers with sky blue undersides...

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptyism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

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kitbasher

#207
June 02, 2026, 05:36:36 AM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on June 01, 2026, 01:51:23 PMI'm really surprised that no one has done a Tiger Force bomber yet, it's literally what I think of when I think of Operation Downfall. I don't have the room or money to get a Lancaster or Lincoln kit  ;D

Good pics.  Note SEAC not Tiger Force national markings.
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NARSES2

#208
June 02, 2026, 05:44:25 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 02, 2026, 05:36:11 AMBut i'm hesitating because of the black undersides.  Presumably for night operations?  I forsee the PDRV aircraft carrying out tactical pinpoint daylight raids with a strong fighter escort.
Bridges, bunkers, buildings etc.
Maybe white uppers with sky blue undersides...



Similarly I presume it was for night ops, but I don't know for sure.

Maybe white over PR Blue ?
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RAFF-35

#209
June 02, 2026, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on June 02, 2026, 05:44:25 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 02, 2026, 05:36:11 AMBut i'm hesitating because of the black undersides.  Presumably for night operations?  I forsee the PDRV aircraft carrying out tactical pinpoint daylight raids with a strong fighter escort.
Bridges, bunkers, buildings etc.
Maybe white uppers with sky blue undersides...



Similarly I presume it was for night ops, but I don't know for sure.

Maybe white over PR Blue ?

I was going to say either PRU blue or the grey used other SEAC camouflage schemes?
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