Calum Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 All Looking for some clues for the camoflage pattern for the upper surfaces of Colin Grey's IXc, particularly the right side . I have the Ventura publications (the Anzacs) book which contain 2 photos of the aircraft but both these only offer clues to the left side. The upper wing on the left looks to have an unusual (to me) pattern with a thin brown section outboard from the wing root. One of the images is here http://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Spitfire/RAF-Detling-Wing/pages/Spitfire-MkXIVc-RAF-Detling-Wing-CG-Colin-Grey-RM787-Lympne-1944-01.html The other is here (both Copyright B Grey) Any advice greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Although that section does it look to be perhaps a little narrower than usual, otherwise the pattern is as normal. I'd expect the starboard wing to be as normal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 If you look at page 27, of the Ventura book, the scheme, on Gray's "FL-A," is virtually identical, so I'd go along with Graham's diagnosis, with Middle Stone where green would normally be, and Dark Earth elsewhere. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Magua87 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thought I'd dig up this thread rather than start my own. Haven't been able to find out what carburetor intake this spitfire flew with. Hoping to be able to make this aircraft with the Eduard 1/72 kit. Any Spitfire gurus able to help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 As an F Mk.IX, I would expect it to have the distinctive carburettor intake of this variant, but possibly with the refined Aboukir fitting, rather than the later Aerovee which was standard fit on the LF Mk.IX. I don't know of any kit that provides either, but that may just be a lack of knowledge of the latest models and all scales. Beware of kits offering just the same intake as on the Mk.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 42 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: As an F Mk.IX, I would expect it to have the distinctive carburettor intake of this variant, but possibly with the refined Aboukir fitting, rather than the later Aerovee which was standard fit on the LF Mk.IX. I don't know of any kit that provides either, but that may just be a lack of knowledge of the latest models and all scales. Beware of kits offering just the same intake as on the Mk.V. Thanks, Graham. Looks like Eduard are releasing an F Mk. IX and with the earlier wide canon bulges on the wings. https://www.eduard.com/store/aircraft-and-helicopters/1-72/spitfire-f-mk-ix-1-72-1.html?cur=2 I think the wide bulges might rule out the aircraft here, but open the door to represent EN520. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steh2o Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Hello Magua87, I'm looking at this same scheme for my Eduard 1/72. Looking at the few pictures of other MA- serialled Mk IX, I would go with short carburettor intake, thin gun blisters, late elevator horns and solid cover on wheel rims. This should be possible with F MkIX boxing or by mixing it with the late Mk IX boxing. What do you think about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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