1/48 Airfix Spitfire Mk.Vb

[stona]

I think this might be a 'Spotter' Spitfire leaving HMS Eagle. It is certainly a British carrier, US decks were wooden and looked very different.



Note that the codes have not been applied and the relatively high contrast between the camouflage colours indicated the Dark Earth/Mid Stone combination. The serials would be in the standard black. The camouflage was adjusted, codes applied and serials reapplied in white, after the aircraft arrived on Malta.

Cheers

Steve

[Wendall]

Just seen this after I posted my review of the same kit!.

Sorry Dave. Didn't intend this as a review mate, just start most of my build threads this way.

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Work has begun and its progressing well! Decals to add, a little touching up to do and waiting on a PE harness because I think it would be a shame not to.

Thanks for looking

Jason

[Dave W]

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Work has begun and its progressing well! Decals to add, a little touching up to do and waiting on a PE harness because I think it would be a shame not to.

Thanks for looking

Jason

No problem.I should have looked through the posts first.I look forward to seeing your build.Youve made a good start.

[Guest]

Looking a very good start Jason.

The wash is a nice "touch"

[Ian M]

This is a kit that is waiting for me to buy, so I will be watching this. (and yours as well Dave). I am rather wondering if the Hobby Boss MkVb in 1/32 might be a good candidate for the Maltese camo. it does look rather good.

Anyway. I will make do with watching for the moment.

Ian M

[rickoshea52]

There's a build of this kit in this months AMW including some handy tips on some parts that might frustrate you in your choice of aircraft Dave.

[Guest]

Just came across this thread.

One ticket please, I'm going to follow it.

Francesco

[Guest]

Nice Mk V. Airfix does seem to be lifting their game. I like the cockpit mate. What brand of seatbelts are you getting?

John

[Wendall]

Thanks Guys. Nice to have you all along for the ride

What brand of seatbelts are you getting?John

I'll be using Eduard PE ones John.

Jason

[Guest]

Although one should never say never, photos of tropical Spitfires with external windshield armoured glass are proving impossible to find. Unless Hobbyboss have altered their kit, it contains only the external armour, which restricts it to home use.

Edgar

[Guest]

That cockpit looks amazing so far.

scott

[Ian M]

Although one should never say never, photos of tropical Spitfires with external windshield armoured glass are proving impossible to find. Unless Hobbyboss have altered their kit, it contains only the external armour, which restricts it to home use.Edgar

cheers Edgar. So an after-market canopy..

Ian M

[Guest]

Thanks Guys. Nice to have you all along for the rideI'll be using Eduard PE ones John.

Jason

Yep, good decision I always use the eduard seatbelts. And in terms of PE and sometimes resin, I always get it from them. Absolutely top class PE

John

[Wendall]

Evening All,

Eduard belts arrived and I finished it off this afternoon so here are some pics of the completed cockpit before I button it up. I'm fairly pleased with it and it fits together really well, no drama at all. Lets hope the rest of the build goes this well.

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Thanks for looking

Jason

[Dave W]

That looks really good.Hope mine turns out like that!.