WW II Painting contest

[Marechallannes]

How do you think about a WW II painting contest in the future?

There are many Messerschmitts, Zeroes, Spitfires & Wildcats on the market. Easy to get one and make a nice repaint.

[Nightbomber]

:thumbsup: Good idea, although we may face a problem with decals availability.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I would even have a go at it myself if it were not too restrictive as to type and make.
Rob.

[Niclas]

I'd try to enter - If I could get hold the appropriate mini, decals and some interesting paint scheme.

/Niclas

[Thomatchef]

Two extra Bf09's and one P40 are coming my way to be repainted. So bring on that contest. ;)

Just not now as I'am moving and all my modeling stuff is put in boxes far far away from me :(. Hopefully in two weeks I can restart again and finish some of my projects (2 B17G and a C47)

[Burt]

As this site covers both wars the painting competitions should also cover both wars.
Having said that I will not take part as I still have plenty of WWI planes to paint and I don't want to move into yet another gaming period.
Don

[Zoe Brain]

The Hurricane is the obvious choice. The Russian Lend-Lease version put out by Nexus was possibly the ugliest, scrappiest, most hurried scheme on any aircraft.

Soon non-repainted versions of this will be rare, just like pink Rolands.

[Marechallannes]

Hurricanes with desert camouflage for example.

I totaly agree.

[CappyTom]

Great idea. We need more WW2 contests to promote both sides of the game.
:thumbsup:
Thomas

[Nightbomber]

Hurricanes with desert camouflage for example.

I totaly agree.

This is what came to my mind at first glance. Desert Emils as their counterparts would also be fine.;)

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[Guntruck]

:thumbsup: Good idea, although we may face a problem with decals availability.

Yeah, I can see this could be a bit of a problem :D

AIM (http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/armamentsinminiature/aircraftmarkingsinmini/aircraftandothermarkinginminiature.htm)

Helmet (http://www.helmet-aircraft-200.co.uk/epages/BT4224.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4224/Categories/Kits_for_the_Modeller/Shed_Combo_Decals_)

I-94 (http://www.i-94enterprises.com/decals.htm)

144Direct (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/1144direct)

I take it this is not restricted to Ares stuff?

[Old Navy]

As long as it's 1/200th scale, why would it have to be Ares?:confused:

Jim

[Niclas]

As long as it's 1/200th scale, why would it have to be Ares?:confused:

Jim

Same argument as for the WWI contests, I guess - It is, after all, a site concerned with the game Wings of Glory, so contests that promotes minis that exists in the official game are better.

/Niclas

[David Manley]

why restrict to 1/200. If I play WW2 with these rules it will probably be with 1/300 minis, of which I have many.

[Marechallannes]

Think the contest should be similar to the WW I painting contests:

One model* - one size - different producers

*maybe 1/200 & 1/144 for WW II models - but I don't know how much 1/144 users are at the drome.

Never read here something about the 1/300 models.

[ptownhiker]

I would also like to see a WWII repaint contest. I enjoyed watching and voting on the Nieuport Challenge, but I couldn't bring myself to wade into another game (that is my perspective, at least). I agree that it makes sense to restrict a repaint contest to the types of planes produced by Ares, but leave it open to use Ares' produced planes or other sources. I think Hurricanes and P-40s (I am thinking of the French P-40) would be good candidates for a contest.

[Niclas]

While we're on the subject - Anyone know of a good source for Hurricanes?
(Preferably official minis - Otherwise plastic/resin preferred over metal.)

/Niclas

[Nightbomber]

While we're on the subject - Anyone know of a good source for Hurricanes?
(Preferably official minis - Otherwise plastic/resin preferred over metal.)

/Niclas

I saw some of them in my country's online shops in good prices. PM if you want the links, Niclas.

[grumpybear]

:thumbsup: Good idea, although we may face a problem with decals availability.

Decals I think big prob.

[Zoe Brain]

Decals I think big prob.

I'm willing to make bespoke decals and post them anywhere in the world in return for donations of $5 to this site.

I only have an inkjet printer, so white is an issue - I need to print it as white on a coloured background. I'd recommend the same for yellow, lt grey, khaki too.

[Zoe Brain]

Examples of some unusual Hurricanes:

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