Flying Tigers Build

**clipper1801** · 08-04-2016 22:23

This is one of those mixed builds, some AIM, some Shapeways, some Ares! Took a while to gather the cast . . .

My main source book, excellent drawings, color photos, plates and info:

The finished hoard . . .

The idea was to make the necessary fighters, cargo and support planes used by the Flying Tigers in China. After doing some reading and research, I knew the supply link was likely C-46's and C-47's. Fighters were 3 wings of the "Tigers" with a few early P-51's and now and then a B-17 for a bombing run.

First Pursuit Squadron, white fuselage band (all awaiting individual numbers)

Second Pursuit Squadron, blue fuselage band

Third Pursuit Squadron, red fuselage band

Early P-51 high altitude intercept group (semi fictional, found some notes and a rare pic, they too had the famous shark mouths . . . so I want to believe)

The monster Curtiss C-46, it is huge, check it out next the B-17!

Work horse Douglas C-47, ubiquitous . . .

Early B-17 C for those rare bombing raids . . .

A happy family! Looking for a convention . . .

Few details: Shark mouths of all kinds!

Size compare, rather surprising . . .

Fun!!!

Good to be back to work, thanks for all your support during my latest medical fun! Cheers! Dave and the Elves! Now to build the "Flying Tiger Kit" box . . .

**CappyTom** · 08-05-2016 02:29

Wow! Fantastic! I would love to get a large game going with ya some day.

Thomas

**Guntruck** · 08-05-2016 03:14

Very nice Dave.

**Flying Helmut** · 08-05-2016 05:29

Fantastic!

**Nightbomber** · 08-05-2016 07:21

The fleet of sharks!

A gargantuan effort. Nicely done.

**Foz** · 08-05-2016 07:37

Originally Posted by clipper1801

This is one of those mixed builds, some AIM, some Shapeways, some Ares! Took a while to gather the cast . . .

Good to be back to work, thanks for all your support during my latest medical fun! Cheers! Dave and the Elves! Now to build the "Flying Tiger Kit" box . . .

Some of those look familiar

Good work, worth some rep I think.
I'm aiming to do a similar force at some point.

**matt56** · 08-05-2016 09:23

Spectacular stuff here, Dave - I look forward to seeing the carrying case for them all! I loved your B-17 and Lanc boxes from a while back...working on a similar concept for my Gothas and Capronis...

As always, thanks for the continued inspiration!

All the best,
Matt

**Marechallannes** · 08-05-2016 10:29

Nice flight of Tigers, David.

Seems that you have reached 100% of skill again with your hands.

**OldGuy59** · 08-05-2016 11:21

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James Cross flew "13" in this squadron.

**clipper1801** · 08-05-2016 11:23

Nice! You work faster than the elves!

**BobP** · 08-05-2016 12:43

Outstanding job. Now you need the Japanese planes to go against them.

**OldGuy59** · 08-05-2016 12:47

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1st Ferry Group, Air Transport Command, China Burma India Theater (CBI).

**clipper1801** · 08-05-2016 13:18

Originally Posted by BobP

Outstanding job. Now you need the Japanese planes to go against them.

I have buckets of Zeros and Vals from the days they could not be sold . . . looking at the older birds now . . .

**OldGuy59** · 08-05-2016 13:37

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I didn't do this card before, as the line drawings I had were (still are) terrible. And there aren't any Unofficial Stats? So, these are the C-47 numbers, and probably not correct.

PS: Damage resistance of 50? Lower cruise speed than the C-47, but higher max speed.

**csadn** · 08-05-2016 15:11

So far as Bombers go: I seem to recall a story of some AVG personnel who stole a brace of bombs (maybe 250, maybe 500 -- can't recall which) and a DC-2 or -3, and ran a bombing raid over one of the Japanese-occupied cities, main-forcing the bombs out the side door. They did no major damage, but surprised the hell out of the Japanese, and blew a general out of his bed....

**clipper1801** · 08-05-2016 15:32

From the aviation art archives I discover my mythical P-51 Tiger Sharks!

And a B-17 to two helping the AVG cause:

Hmm . . looks like a P-75 on the left in the flight line . . . I happen to have a few of those to add to the frey!

**OldGuy59** · 08-05-2016 15:51

Originally Posted by clipper1801

...

And a B-17 to two helping the AVG cause:

Hmm . . looks like a P-75 on the left in the flight line . . . I happen to have a few of those to add to the frey!

Curtiss Model 75 Hawk? Became the P-36, or the Mohawk?

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**milcoll73** · 08-05-2016 16:10

awesome! now you need a martin b-10 to go with them be sure to keep me in mind if you ever get around to molding any!!!

**clipper1801** · 08-05-2016 16:18

Originally Posted by OldGuy59

Curtiss Model 75 Hawk? Became the P-36, or the Mohawk?

Yeah! I nearly forgot these guys, that was a while back! 2014

Used up a trio of P-40's

Now if I can find them . . .

**gully_raker** · 08-05-2016 18:35

Great to see you back at the modelling desk Dave & the Elves back in Harness.

Wonderful work on your "Tigers" deserving of Loads of Rep!

**Barkmann** · 08-05-2016 20:30

Wow.... That looks amazing! I can only imagine the fierce battles you can have with those now. Amazing Job! REP!
Thanks

Nick

**Lord_Ninja** · 08-06-2016 00:13

Originally Posted by clipper1801

From the aviation art archives I discover my mythical P-51 Tiger Sharks!

Hmm . . looks like a P-75 on the left in the flight line . . . I happen to have a few of those to add to the frey!

Originally Posted by OldGuy59

Curtiss Model 75 Hawk? Became the P-36, or the Mohawk?

Sorry guys, that's not a P-36 or Hawk 75. It's a P-43 Lancer, the little brother to the P-47

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**OldGuy59** · 08-06-2016 09:39

Originally Posted by Lord_Ninja

Sorry guys, that's not a P-36 or Hawk 75. It's a P-43 Lancer, the little brother to the P-47

Picky people!

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Actually, very good eyes there, Lucas.

**clipper1801** · 08-06-2016 12:09

So now still another bird to build! : ) This one looks a good mod for one of my poured P-47's . . . oh elves . . . but then again, I just ordered the box for the lot and they may not all fit! Yikes!