Brewsters

[5PointOh]

Does anyone know if HTC will accept the US version of the B-239 ?

[Fencer51]

Survey says.... YES!!!

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,265985.30.html

This is the aircraft of Captain William C Humbert of VMF-221 based at Midway in June 1942. This squadron scrambled 20 F2A-3s and five F4F-3s in two groups to defend Midway against an incoming carrier air strike of 107 aircraft, including 36 Zeroes. The USMC fighters were bounced by Zeroes as they attacked the Japanese bombers and lost 14 aircraft out of 25. The Japanese lost nine aircraft on the raid, although some of these were downed by AA fire over Midway. Captain Humbert survived the mission and claimed a Zero and a Kate destroyed.

[5PointOh]

YAY! Thanks Fencer!

[Krusty]

I thought Greebo said something about no US markings on the Brewster were allowed? Or did HTC change their mind?

The skin looks nice, for sure.

[AWwrgwy]

I thought Greebo said something about no US markings on the Brewster were allowed? Or did HTC change their mind?

The skin looks nice, for sure.

Close.  Search is my friend:

BTW Pyro has written back regarding what is an acceptable skin for the Brewster. USN skins are not allowed although VMF-221 skins are OK. RAF, Dutch and RAAF skins are fine as well.

wrongway

[Plazus]

Would this imply that the Brew is going to be available from the carrier?

[Saxman]

No. VMF-221 flew from Midway Island.

[Krusty]

Close. 

Ah, I didn't remember that one exception.

I wonder why THAT exception? Not like there were many USN squads that flew the Brew into action.


EDIT: Sax replied as I was... that may be why: because they were land based, maybe. Okay, answered my own question

[AWwrgwy]

Ah, I didn't remember that one exception.

I wonder why THAT exception? Not like there were many USN squads that flew the Brew into action.


EDIT: Sax replied as I was... that may be why: because they were land based, maybe. Okay, answered my own question

And, they saw actual combat in squadron strength.   

Where have I heard that before?

 


wrongway

[Saxman]

Ah, I didn't remember that one exception.

I wonder why THAT exception? Not like there were many USN squads that flew the Brew into action.


EDIT: Sax replied as I was... that may be why: because they were land based, maybe. Okay, answered my own question

VMF-221 was also the only US squadron to fly the Brewster in combat.

[5PointOh]

Not sure if HTC will accept, this is VMF-221 17 prior to movement to Midway,




I need an opinion on the staining after the engine cowling, too much?

Note: don't mind the wings darkness, just the lighting in the skin viewer.

[Saxman]

Not sure if HTC will accept, this is VMF-221 17 prior to movement to Midway,

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I need an opinion on the staining after the engine cowling, too much?

Note: don't mind the wings darkness, just the lighting in the skin viewer.

My guess would be no, although considering VMF-221 was part of Saratoga's relief attempt at Wake Island before it was recalled--so technically, they WERE actively deployed to the war zone in those colors--there's certainly an argument to be made for it.

And I don't think you can ever have too much staining, weathering and fading on Marine Corps birds.

[5PointOh]

Better pics...

I tried to find a good interior shot to redo the placards on the panel, no luck

[Saxman]

It looks like the stripes on the tail are uneven. If you look at the photo they should all be uniform in height, and on the skin some of them are thicker than others.

[5PointOh]

I'll adjust, but doesnt it look like the red are thinner than the white?