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HobbyBoss 1/32 Spitfire Vb Trop


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Hello,

 

This is the HobbyBoss Spitfire Vb trop. The main issue with the kit was the windscreen that is not suitable for a tropical version. I grabbed one from the Revell 1/32 Spitfire IXc (I will later convert it into a PR XI). Also the seat, wheels, side door,propeller and guns have been replaced by after market parts. This aircaft was fittted with a internal mirror, not often seen on Spitfires. Hope you like it.

Cheers.

 

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The actual aircraft (June 1943)

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Well done on correcting the errors on thi kit and building a beautiful model,....I love the USAAF markings too,

 

Cheers

          Tony

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Great job, a lot of people do not like this kit but I found it a fun build and built two, I had a US Spitfires theme going last year and also built one as a desert aircraft. I was a bit wary at first of building a Spitfire in US markings but like yours they do look good.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

 

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Very, very nice! Excellent choice of camo and perfectly executed.

Despite the errors, HB large scale Spit is a good address. Hope they make FR.47 or other late mark Spit/Seafire some day. 

 

Like it a lot :)

 

Best regards

Hubert
 

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