RAAF Vultee A-35 Vengeance Colour Information

It’s ok, I’m patient!

hi vultee35,

richards article is only just the beginning, if ever i get my act together there will be a complete six view drawing complete with accurate rivet and panel line detail, and also interior skeletal views showing engine and all the gummings, please don’t hold your breath i ain’t the fastest worker, ain’t that right JDK!
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Nice to see the Vengeance getting some attention!

Just uploaded a preview on my site. Here’s a direct link to the page:

http://rjcaviationart.googlepages.com/workinprogress

Thanks to all who contributed to this thread.

RJC

Thanks

Thanks James, John. Yes I have pics of the bits and pieces of A27-247. Will post the pages of the Vengeance soon for all to see.

RJC

talking of this one richard,

did i send all the photos of it with the rest of the stuff, can’t find anywhere near what i had, must have put it in a safe place:o

it’s all the images of the parts waiting for restoration.

got the email, i am impressed.

…has anyone info of the current state of A27-247. My last info is that it is awaiting restoration with Precision Aerospace, Wangaratta (Victoria).

That would be correct. While my info is about a year or so old, I have no reason to believe the Vengeance has got into the work-queue at the moment.

It is essentially a fuselage hulk, with numerous small and some larger parts, including wing sections. The ‘Vultee’ rudder pedals are cool. Given Precision’s equipment and expertise, I’m sure a rebuild is viable, but it’ll be a while yet!

HTH,

(PS – Got the e-mail – nice.)

Vengeance Survivors

Hi,

While the present state of A27-99 is well documented, has anyone info of the current state of A27-247. My last info is that it is awaiting restoration with Precision Aerospace, Wangaratta (Victoria).

Any further info would be appreciated.

RJC

Interesting gun position shot on WIX.

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28906

John, sorry. 😉

I have a book (unpublished) written by Jim Bigelow canned “From where it all began” – a collection of “memories and Experiences” relating to ex-members of 12 SQN RAAF 1939 – 1945

You guessed it, they flew Hawker Demons, Avro Ansens, Wirraways, Vultee Vengeances and B24 Liberators.

Its about 25cm thick and has lots of interesting stories about flying the Vengeance. The contributors to the book are from members of the squadron back then and cover all the musterings.

One article tells of handing over a gaggle of Vengeances in Kalgoorlie, WA and the aircraft remained there until the end of the war when they were sold complete for 6 pound each

Great Book, shame it will never be published.

cheers
Ross

I can’t remember what drawings I used. It was a combination of stuff I found on the net, photographs and the Vengeance book by Peter C Smith. The model isn’t 100% accurate because of the lack of good information, and an aircraft I could measure. It was designed for airshow flying rather than competition use, and so I could live with slight inaccuracies.

The engine cowling for example was from the same mould as my 1/6 scale P-47N. It was cut along the bottom centre line, widened to make it more oval, cowl gills modified and intakes added. The small doors that enclose the legs were left off for simplicity, although the wheel door with the torque link passing through was fitted as I felt it was a part of the character of the aircraft. The tail wheel was also non-retracting due to lack of space in the tail due to the structure needed to make the tail and fin removable.

Where possible, I try and limit the amount I deviate from scale.

Steve

hi steve,

what drawings are you using for the outline shape of the nose,engine front to cockpit? the only accurate drawings of that area have not been published yet(due out soon), how do i know this, i drew them.

if you what to see a copy of the front end drawings give me a shout, sorry but it will only be the front end, to see the rest you will have to wait for the book.

james,

you are in trouble now, what happened when i was after all this stuff, i’m going to get you:)

Cheers, I’ll PM my address.

Steve

Managed to bag a good selection of scheme photos and a couple featuring the gun.

Steve, let me have your mailing address and I’ll pop them on a CD.

Photos: RAAF Museum Archive.

One thing I am still looking for is details of the construction for the single .50 cal gun ring in the rear cockpit. Don’t suppose anyone has any pictures of this?

I’ll check the files at the RAAFM Archive next week.

Thanks to everyone who’s posted or emailed me information. With the information here and the colour chips from Ian K Baker’s Aviation History Colouring Book, I should be able to mix up a good colour match.

So far after lots of rubbing down, filling and priming, the fuselage, tail and centre wing section are looking pretty good and almost ready for surface detailing. The outer wings and cowl haven’t yet been started, and I also need to make a new canopy and tailwheel leg.

One thing I am still looking for is details of the construction for the single .50 cal gun ring in the rear cockpit. Don’t suppose anyone has any pictures of this?

Steve

RAAF Colour Chart

Found this somewhere on the web (sorry, been some time on my HD, can’t remember where it came from).

Spartan colour chart, a bit faded but a good start where RAAF colours are concerned.

Richard J. Caruana

Camden Vengeance

There is a colour photo here:
http://www.camdenmuseumofaviation.com.au/aircraft_collection_details.asp?id=12

Regards Croweater

Thanks.