Spitfire Vb tropical.

[Ian M]

Just a quicky to show you the latest in my collection of Spitfires.

Went for something a bit different this time, must be all that sunshine out side.

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The kit is Tamiya 1/48.

Comments welcome

Ian M

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[Guest]

Love it in a nutshell. Great finish and build...i adore the Spitfire....i really must get around to making one. Never made a plane model, in the process at the moment, just a 1/72nd. If i can make a half good attempt then who knows i MAY just try a Spitfire at some point :-)

[stona]

Very nicely done.You've gone for the nice clean version and very nice it is too.

I had a stab at AN*V based on this well known photo

With this result.

An interesting subject. I don't think a view of the port side exists so I just guessed!

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Hi Steve, any history on the "touch ups" on the roundal and the cockpit side??

Theuns

[Guest]

I only saw now that the starbord aileron seems "canabalized" from another plane too.

Theuns

[Guest]

Ian, full marks from me for an excellent clean job. Refreshing to see a tropical Spit for a change. Your pilot is first class. Cheers Derek

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Ian

Great tropical Spitfire, nicely finished with a very good pilot.

Top drawer mate.

Paul

[spanner570]

People before have said it all.

Special mention for the pilot though Ian, very well painted.

Cheers,

Ron

[stona]

Hi Steve, any history on the "touch ups" on the roundal and the cockpit side??Theuns

No idea Theuns. Obviously some serious repair to the starboard wing,not only the roundel but also a replacement aileron in the "mirror" camouflage scheme. The paint on the cowling doesn't quite add up (implying a replacement) and the area around the squadron code has been repainted at least three times. The serial is obviously over painted. There is a theory,based on the orange hue of the fin flash in particular, that this aircraft came to the Canadians via a SAAF squadron but that doesn't fit with the serial that both Ian and I have gone for. Noone is 100 pecent sure of that serial by the way. I accrued a fair bit of data on this aircraft when I modelled it so if anyone else fancies this one let me know!!

At the time I've modelled it the whole airframe had become a bit of a mongrel,it has been through the major MU at Aboukir a few times. Ian's looks like it is about to go on the boat and sail for Takoradi before ferrying into North Africa...I really like his clean look. It is a lovely model and that pilot is stunning.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Very nice Ian , as the lads have also said pilot looks superb mate

Richy

[Gern]

Just like the buses. Nothing for ages and then three turn up together!

I'm talking about pilot figures - again! Another pilot figure that's turned this very good Spit into something a bit special. Good one Ian.

Gern

[Ian M]

Thanks for the comments.

Nice one Steve. I wish I had found that photo. I was a bit in doubt if the serial number should go over or under the AN O V or on top. So like a true chump I put it behind. Well if Your going to do it wronge, do it in style I always say.

Lets see what I can make of a Mk I.

Steve, do you in your collection have any photos of the BofB with the half black half white under side?

Ian M

[Guest]

Very nice, good to see that there is a pilot which you have painted very well. Nice piece of work all round.

[stona]

I was a bit in doubt if the serial number should go over or under the AN O V or on top. So like a true chump I put it behind. Well if Your going to do it wronge, do it in style I always say. Ian M

Ian I don't think that you've done anything wrong. My version is much later when all sorts of things have been painted and re-painted. I think you've done a fabulous job of how AN*V would have looked when she was much newer.

I'll have a look on my computer for some piccies as I'm still away from home. I'm in a sweltering Amsterdam today.....31 degrees.....bloody hot!

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

31 degrees...bloody hot :-D

Ah you limies, come to Africa.here 31 is a nice summer's day LOL

Theuns