Beech C-45 Expeditor Israel

[Mgawa]

Greetings all,

I would like to make plastic kit of Beech C-45 Expeditor with Israeli markings but to regret I have no any image. To be honest I never seen any image and all I know is the info from Wikipedia. Any material available?

Cheers

[SaxMan]

Have you checked any of the IAF or IAF-related websites. It's been awhile since I browsed through them, but I know the Israelis were usually pretty good at documenting most of the aircraft in their inventory, including a lot of one-offs they had in '48.

If that doesn't work out, PM me with your E-mail addy and other information. I frequently correspond with an individual who served in 69 Squadron (which included the three B-17s) just after the '48 war. If he can't help you, he could probably find someone who could.

[Mgawa]

Thank you for your attention. I have some PM problems so I will put my contact here:

srecko.warplane@gmail.com

Thank you again

[SaxMan]

I just sent off the e-mail tonight. As an FYI, he also just had a book published that is available on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Hammers-Israels-Long-Range-Heavy-Bomber/dp/076433655X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1291509133&sr=1-1

[Mgawa]

I receive nothing Can you resend email? Thank you

[SaxMan]

Sorry! My fault for not making myself clear: I just sent an e-mail to my friend to ask him if he knew anything about the topic. I gave him your information, but have not heard back from him, yet. I think you will hear from him directly. If not, I will e-mail you when he contacts me.

[Mgawa]

All right

[SaxMan]

I heard back...

He said the C-45s were painted in standard Israeli camouflage: the sand, green and brown on the upper surfaces, grey on the underside. I've always liked that paint scheme. It should make for a very nice looking model!

[Mgawa]

Yes, this is standard camouflage, only to find their specific pattern as well unit code and insignia. Thank you for your time