GREG DESTEC Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Well, here is my latest completion the 1/48 Spitfire Vb from Airfix. Its the most recent tooling, and when completed is a good looking Spitfire. The build was not as easy as i expected however and i fell foul of the precise engineering of the kit when closing up the fuselage, which led to problems fitting the cowling section in front of the canopy. Much teeth grinding and sanding ensued before i achieved fit of sorts. I have to say i was a bit disheartened by this what with it being new Airfix, but heyho its done. The undercarriage is a bit over complicated and weak for me so i will have to be careful when moving the model around. Markings are from Sky Decals and represent Squadron Leader Geoffrey Northcott's machine from 402 Canadian Squadron. EP120 still flys today and was retsored to flying condition around 1980 after a stint as a gate guardian. Many of the LF (clipped wing) Spitfires were converted standard Vb's and led to them being referred to as the clipped, cropped, and clapped Spitty (some being repaired war weary examples). Here, hopefully, are the pics. Thanks for looking, Greg. IMG_2522 by G DSC, on Flickr IMG_2521 by G DSC, on Flickr IMG_2520 by G DSC, on Flickr IMG_2519 by G DSC, on Flickr IMG_2523 by G DSC, on Flickr IMG_2524 by G DSC, on Flickr 30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I am not a fan of the Spit,but like the look of the clipped wing versions.Well tidy model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, celt said: I am not a fan of the Spit,but like the look of the clipped wing versions.Well tidy model. Cheers Celt, I'm pleased you like it😁 All the best Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Cracking Spitfire mate ! The paint Job and weathering is spot on, love also the clipped wing version, not too often seen on Spitfire builds ( incl. mine ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, BerndM said: Cracking Spitfire mate ! The paint Job and weathering is spot on, love also the clipped wing version, not too often seen on Spitfire builds ( incl. mine ) Thanks Bernd 😉 The LF version maintained the mark 5 in frontline squadrons through D day due to its great low level performance. It should get some recognition for that. Cheers mate Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I like the posed control surfaces. Did they come separate, or did you separate them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Just now, Hamiltonian said: I like the posed control surfaces. Did they come separate, or did you separate them? Hi Hamiltonian, All the control surfaces are separate and capable of being dropped or elevated. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, GREG DESTEC said: Hi Hamiltonian, All the control surfaces are separate and capable of being dropped or elevated. Cheers Greg Thanks for the info. I like a kit with separate control surfaces - I've had mixed fortunes carving bits off a kit and replacing them with aftermarket resin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Beautiful build and finish Greg,great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Beautiful build and finish Greg,great job! Cheers Steve, Thanks for the kind comments. All the best Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 great Spitfire - like it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Like it lots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Super Spit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 That's a really nice Spitfire. I very much like your weathering too, especially on the belly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 10 hours ago, RMCS said: Like it lots 43 minutes ago, SimonT said: That's a really nice Spitfire. I very much like your weathering too, especially on the belly. 11 hours ago, WildeSau75 said: great Spitfire - like it. Cheers, Michael Thanks guys much appreciated for the thumbs up. Cheers Greg😊 1 hour ago, John D.C. Masters said: Super Spit! Thank you! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Nice looking Spitfire. For some srange reason I do like the clipped wings on a Spitfire, to me it makes it look more aggressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Great looking Spitfire..Nice to see the Airfix Vb in the clipped wing version. Looks great in that scheme too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Cracking job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Monty Python said: Nice looking Spitfire. For some srange reason I do like the clipped wings on a Spitfire, to me it makes it look more aggressive. 49 minutes ago, Dave N said: Great looking Spitfire..Nice to see the Airfix Vb in the clipped wing version. Looks great in that scheme too. 10 minutes ago, Lawzer said: Cracking job! Monty Python, Dave N and Lawzer, Thanks for the positive feedback folks. The Vb kit comes with the parts for clipped wings but it's not noted as an option in the instructions. The grey/green scheme was available in the Sky Decals sheet. Cheers Greg😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Great looking Spitfire Greg! Very impressive finish! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 On 24/08/2017 at 4:58 PM, PlaStix said: Great looking Spitfire Greg! Very impressive finish! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Cheers Stix, Glad you liked it. Regards Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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