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Back in 2023 I started on some Spitfire's First is the Spitfire Mk.XIX. As usual the build stalled but I have now decided to finish them. One problem that helped to kill the build was the PRU-blue. I brought out the Humbrol 124 that I had used on my old Frog kit ages ago but it had gone bad, it had turned into a completely different shade than before. Luckily I had an unopened tin but it had gone bad as well. I have now got a PRU-blue from another manufacturer so I hope that I now is ready to paint it. Spitfire PR Mk.X For some reason I decided that I wanted a pink Spitfire when I saw this box at the store so I bought it. But then I learned that the Mk.X wasn't pink so the buy was a failure. Well I am building it and it will be blue as I now have paint. Spitfire Mk.IXe I also had a MK.IXe from KP started. It is also ready for paint. I nicked the bomb racks from an Eduard kit for this. Spitfire Mk.Ia Finally there was a Mk.Ia from Tamiya. This is how far the build came before it stalled in November 2023. It was nice to build a kit where one didn't have to guess the placements of the parts for the landing gear. Spitfire prototype Time to mess up another kit. I got inspired so I wanted the prototype to. Starting with a cheap Hasegawa kit I can afford a failure. Scribing new panels was first on my "to do list". I've read that the rudder areas were metal, not fabric so I need to sand down the fabric pattern . Then I needed a new seat. Just to make things harder I decided to add a part of the bottom wing from the old Airfix Mk.Vc that also had the Vb wing in the box. I took a propeller from a Heller Messerschmitt Bf109B. Cut the spinner off and added a spinner from an unknown Spitfire kit. I think that it got the "clumsy" look of the propeller seen on pictures of the real thing. The large cooler has been converted and I found a resin air intake that I added under the nose. Now let's add some color to it. Spitfire Mk.24 As I started on the prototype I might just as well build the final version too. I started by filling the radio hatch and scribe a new one in a different position. There are some small visible differences between the Mk.22 and 24. I rebuilt the "head guard" and added the fuel filling tube so I'm ready to close up the cockpit.Then the build died The short guns in the Mk.22 kit was used for the long Mk.24 guns and the long guns in the kit was cut down and used for the short Mk.24 guns. Did that make any sense? Next stop: Paintbox.

Airfix is to release in Spring 2025 a 1/48th Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9 kit - ref. A05143 Sources: https://uk.airfix.com/products/supermarine-spitfire-tr9-a05143 https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/posts/pfbid025p67UbcHsaGw31NDoe757dbq3zNoCCjaBeD3xiQDTzuaV8uEVZgyzCLcr7R7SJg5l Introducing the NEW MOULD 1:48 scale Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9! Arguably the most famous fighting aeroplane in history, with over 20,000 aircraft eventually produced, the Spitfire Tr.9 is a two-seater trainer aircraft. This highly detailed kit includes: • 128 parts • Two scheme options • Unique subject not previously available in injection moulded kit form • Fine rivet detail and slide moulded engine cowling • Specific post-war wing parts • Both canopies can be posed closed or open to reveal the detail in both cockpits • Decal options for an Irish Air Corps Spitfire Tr.9 and a famous post-war camouflage scheme Test build Schemes V.P.

Does anyone have any close up photos or drawings of, what I presume are the rocket stub mounting plates under the wings of the TR.9's? I would love to see some period cockpit pictures of the original TR.9's, but I'm struggling to find anything. Does anyone know, was this the standard position for the battery, in front of the rear control column?

My 3D modeling suffers from the same problem as my plastic modeling, my inability to finish one project before starting another. In that spirit, here is the Spitfire Mk.IX I started on in Blender last month. Mostly done in the hour or two I have once the kids have gone to bed and before I nod of myself. My end goal is to do some post war RNLAF machines, perhaps some Italian aircraft and then what ever catches my attention.

This is the older Hasegawa Mk Vb in 1/48 that was issued with Russian markings. The fit is pretty decent as you might expect from Hasegawa, the only issue being some warp in the wing to fuselage fit on one side, requiring me to put some spacers in. Once this is done the fit is almost perfect. Decals however were a little difficult to work with, they silvered on me despite being almost melted into the gloss surface. If I were to build this again I'd go for aftermarket. I did use some colour etch seatbelts from Eduard that really make the cockpit look nice. I knocked up a little base for it to sit on using tile grout for the soil and various grass tufts put into some longer grass mat that was pulled apart a little and then glued onto the surface with white glue. Some accessories were added to the base from the spares box and although I don't have any Russian pilots or ground crew, I will rectify that this week and put them on the base too.

I can't quite pin down when it started, but I think I may have developed a Spitfire acquisition problem. I think it happened when I bought a PR Mk.XI for the Recce and Scouting GB after joining the forum earlier this year, then followed it up with a build of an FR Mk.IXc in the same GB; I'd already restarted my modelling with a couple of Eduard Mk.XVIs before lockdown, followed by an Airfix Mk.I and an AZ Models Mk.IIa (LR) in 2020 when I paused the Eduard ones until after a house move (not wanting to knock off IFF aerials etc.). After finishing those, I acquired an Eduard Mk.IX and accidentally bought a Mk.22 in the local model shop, but didn't start either. It seemed like it was under control. Then I found and read @ModelingEdmontonian's Hawker Hurricanes Around The World thread, modelling more-or-less every non-RAF marking scheme of Hurricane. And I bought more Spitfires, and started thinking 'well, I've done one each in PRU blue, PRU pink, Temperate Land Scheme (with and without sky band), Day Fighter Scheme (with vestigial invasion stripes) and DFS (2TAF with C1 roundels on the upper wings) - what if I try and do something in each major RAF marking scheme?' So I bought an Eduard Mk.VIII, which still lies in the stash, thinking that I could add a SEAC colour scheme. Then I thought 'hmmm, I didn't make any Griffon-engined Spitfires when I was modelling in my youth, it'd be good to build a couple', and I started researching how to kit-bash a Mk.XII. Then I discovered Kingkit.co.uk. And then this happened. Ooops. The Admiral Spitfire Mk.24 probably has a prop that's too small (I've not measured it yet) so I'll make sure it's removable for if I ever find an aftermarket one. The Airfix Mk.22's prop will be replaced by a Freightdog one, and the original which will then find its way onto the Sword Mk.XIV (which will be converted to a Mk.XVIII - are you paying attention at the back?). One of the Seafire Mk.XVs (probably the Ventura, but maybe another Sword Mk.XV) will be turning into a Mk.XII, although I've just put a bid on fleabay for an Academy stumpy Mk.XIV and a Brigade Spitfire XII conversion kit which I might try on something. Griffon-wise, there are also Marks XIX, 45, 46 and 47 to consider at some point, although I'll probably draw the line at the Mk.IV/XX. Then there are the Merlin varieties to start thinking about... This will be a slow-burn, long-term project as I've been enjoying doing the GBs and have my eye on a couple which can't have a Spitfire or Seafire shoehorned into them, and will be used as a focus for my modelling rather than haring off to try different things. First thing is to finish the Mossie for the Airco & DeHavilland GB and the Mustang for the Southern Europe GB - then I'll probably start with the (hopefully) nice and simple Airfix Mk.22 to get the mojo going. Although, knowing me, it'll probably get started well before the other two are finished. Here's the current state of affairs, in poor lighting as the weather is currently dreadful. Here's looking forward to adding a few more before the year is out!

𝟏/𝟒𝟖 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐤.𝐈 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 ================================ "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" - Winston Churchill. Hello guys. Productive year I suppose. Already 2 finished and this is my third one. A simple build of a Tamiya Spitfire Mk.1 from No. 610 squadron, Battle of Britain era. The kit? Tamiya is Tamiya. Nothing much to say. As I always said, only the decals carrier film is a little bit thick. The Mk.VIII in my last photos is my previous build and it was an Eduard kit. See you next time.

Hi everyone, first post. After a 42 year lay off, I’m pleased to have finished this Matchbox 1/48 Spit, which I bought c1985 but never got round to. My 3rd kit over 15mo, after a 1/144 B24, and 1/72 Bf110. #AFGNS Another flippin Grey Nurse Spit. 457Sqd Royal Australian Air Force, Burma 1945, courtesy of some 40yo Almark transfers that I must’ve bought at the same time. (I remember they were the doyen of aftermarket transfers at the time, still viable, but I found the printing not to be up with today’s Xtradecal or Kitsworld.) A bit hybrid, my first use of an airbrush, plus brush painting. It nearly went in the bin this time last week! Rescued by the matt varnish. I didn’t know until last week it was originally an Otaki/ARII moulding from the 70s, the lines are finely scribed for that period. The little man really isn’t up to much though. I imagined it as a VJ Day photo pose. Having no idea what the pilot actually looked like, I decided to give him a Rodney Marsh Aussie tache, but he’s come out a bit Jimmy Edwards (for anyone who remembers that far back!) [We went into the garden for the light] Best wishes.

In August 2020, Eduard is to release in August 2020 - just in time for the 80th Anniversary of the BoB - a new tool 1/48th Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I limited kit - ref. Source: https://www.eduard.com/out/media/InfoEduard/archive/2020/info-eduard-2020-01.pdf V.P.

Spitfire MK IXe Black 58 Hi fellow modellers Here is my recently finished Eduard 1:48 Spitfire MK IXe (8288) I started this at the end of January I must say it’s been a throughly enjoyable build from start to finish. ( I even peeled the carrier film off the decals) My wife picked this kit out of the stash and also chose the markings. Finished as 2058 (ex TE515) 105 Training Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, Ramat David AB Israel 1955 I used some aftermarket for this build to compliment what already comes with this profipack kit. Aftermarket as follows. Eduard Brassin resin 4 spoke wheels (648115) Ultracast spitfire Mk IX top 1 piece top cowling (uc48265) Master spitfire Mk IXe/xvie brass barrels late version (AM-48-103) Primers Mr Surfacer 1000 Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 black Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 white Paints: Mr Hobby range H8, SM201. Tamiya range X7, XF-1, XF-69, XF-71 And MRP MRP-122 Varnishes: Mr COLOR GX100 SUPER CLEAR GLOSS and Tamiya X-35 SEMI GLOSS CLEAR. Ammo panel line wash Humbrol weathering powders I’d like to extend my thanks to Troy Smith for his knowledgeable input Thanks for looking and all comments welcome Happy Modelling

As the subject says, I am looking for pics of these two areas. as I wish to add these details to my Kotare Spitfire Mk Ia Mid kit. TIA Brad

Hi everyone, I was unable to finish my Spitfire Mk Vb on time in the Classic Airfix GB. It is unfortunately a frequent occurrence. No panic: the build has just moved into the KUTA. This Spitfire will be finished in 2024, so no pressure. I have just painted the cockpit framing with the inside cockpit color. The primer is next. I will post some photos tomorrow. Cheers JR

This is 1/32 Tamiya- Laminar Flow Design Spitfire MkVc with the markings of BR126 from Operation Bowery-Malta The base kit is Tamiya’s Mk.IXc. It was backdated to Mk.Vc by using Laminar Flow Design conversion set. I have used ; Eduard instrument panel, Barracudacast seat, Quickboost cockpit door and Barracudacast wheels. Decals are from Fündekals and Hobbyistdecals. Paints are Gunze Sangyo acrylics Happy Modelling

Following this awful year and a half (starting Oct. 7th, 23) and the sad end (or halt) in the MH-53E build, I felt I need something to bring back the mojo, or a least a smile. Nothing better then a Tamiya kit, that will almost build itself. Poked through the stash, and after having this though again and again (I'm way too old to finish even a quarter of those), I finally picked this Spitfire. I already have a couple on my shelfs (Mk. XVI and Mk. V) but I liked the paint scheme and this nice chin air intake. Part count is low and it looked like a good pick: Rules I set for this build: 1. Goal: get back on the bench - and enjoy it. Get some smiles, good time, some time spent thinking about the build during my workday, get back to looking forward for some bench time. 2. It IS going to be a 3-4 feeter. Not a problem. 3. NO AMS. I repeat NO AMS. Just keep it simple and stupid - and enjoy 4. It should get onto the shelf eventually.

Comments are welcomed Ran

Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I - ref.A05126 Sources: http://www.airfix.com/catalog/product/view/id/8404/category/1213/ http://www.primeportal.net/models/thomas_voigt9/airfix/index.php?Page=3 V.P.