SpeedAS Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop project is done. The subject aircraft is the T*M EP340 belonging to 249sqn stationed on Ta' Qali (Takali), Malta in 1942. The recorded highlight for this aircraft has been a sortie on 13th of October 1942 where the Canadian ace pilot John McElroy has managed to shoot down a Bf-109 and a Re.2001. Two days later, on 15th of October 1942, this particular aircraft - piloted by the Australian pilot Edwin Hiskens - was shot down by the German ace pilot Marian Mazurek. The loss of the T*M EP340 has been recorded as 'missing over sea', status of the Australian pilot as 'presumed dead'. Enjoy the final pictures and let's remember those who have fought for our freedom. 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Excellent Spitfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Very nice Spitfire indeed! The weathering looks apt, considering the field conditions it probably flew and fought in. My only caveat would be the wire aerial, which looks great but is probably wrong. The Mk V and onwards had VHF radio sets with the antenna integral to the post, no wire… Great modelling and the story adds a lot to the impression! Kind regards, Joachim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Lovely model. I really like the finish and weathering you've achieved. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I love it! Now I want to do one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Superb build and weathering!!! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Master Class, was looking at the same kit yesterday, what a beautiful built.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedAS Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thank you all for the kind words! On 27-11-2017 at 00:25, Spitfire31 said: My only caveat would be the wire aerial, which looks great but is probably wrong. The Mk V and onwards had VHF radio sets with the antenna integral to the post, no wire… You explanation makes sense. Thank you! I have been in doubt about the antenna wire as I've seen pictures a Mk.V where the wire was: - running from the top of fuselage, over the mast to the rudder and; - running from both sides of the fuselage to the leading edge of the horizontal stabiliser. - absent. Not sure what to do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) Spitfire Vbs outside the UK sometimes were refitted with HF radios with the external wire, depending on what comms system in use in theatre at the time. The wires from the roundel to the tailplane each side were for IFF , presumably depending if appropriate for the theatre. Later marks IFF aerial is a pole under the main plane near one aileron. Actually Spotting and interpreting these wires on photos is hard, particularly if the resolution isn’t great! Your model looks great by the way. Cheers Will Edited November 28, 2017 by malpaso More info 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedAS Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 9 hours ago, malpaso said: Spitfire Vbs outside the UK sometimes were refitted with HF radios with the external wire, depending on what comms system in use in theatre at the time. The wires from the roundel to the tailplane each side were for IFF , presumably depending if appropriate for the theatre. Later marks IFF aerial is a pole under the main plane near one aileron. The picture gets clearer little by little. Thank you! If it's not 100% wrong, then I'll leave the wire as is as I don't have any viable photographic evidence to what the actual aircraft had. Something to keep in mind though for the next time I'm going to be building a Mk.Vb or Mk.Vc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Lovely subtle work. Got a Mk V trop on my to do list but plan to do it in a Malta scheme. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Fantastic looking Spitfire. At the moment I am building the Airfix version, I've made a real hash of fitting the top cowling cover causing lots of rescribing and rivet replacement, I don't think it will end up half as good as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedAS Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thank you for the kind comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 28/11/2017 at 12:15 PM, malpaso said: Spitfire Vbs outside the UK sometimes were refitted with HF radios with the external wire, depending on what comms system in use in theatre at the time. The wires from the roundel to the tailplane each side were for IFF , presumably depending if appropriate for the theatre. Later marks IFF aerial is a pole under the main plane near one aileron. Actually Spotting and interpreting these wires on photos is hard, particularly if the resolution isn’t great! Your model looks great by the way. Cheers Will Same can be said about the Seafires in MTO ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hello Speedas, Very nice Spitfire ! Really like these Malta's thing ! Very good weathering as well. congratulations ! sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Really nice desert Spitfire Alex, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Beautiful looking Spitfire. Lovely paintwork and finish. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Nice Spit. Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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