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Here's my 1/48 Spitfire Mk XIVe highback completed as 'Blackie' MacConnell's mount at the end of the war. I believe he was flying this aircraft when he downed an Arado AR-234 in April, 1945. It started life as an Airfix PR XIX, and was modified extensively to become a Mk XIVe. Decals are from XtraDecal, and Aviaeology stencils. Paints are Tamiya acrylic's, with weathering using Humbrol enamels and pastel chalk. Hope you like, Colin Build log -- 27 replies
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Hi All, As some of you may know, I used to be a regular and prolific builder of Spitfires here on BM, particularly Mk XIV's, but in 1/72 scale. Well, you can imagine how I felt when I stopped building models as much (due to university and other hobbies) and then Sword announced a new tool Spitfire XIV in 1/72 and Airfix, a new tool XIV in 1/48 scale. At last! A decent Spitfire XIV in 1/48 scale! So I have begun the switch to modelling (mostly) in 1/48 scale now (for piston fighters at least) as I'm not building as many models, so those I do build might as well be a bit bigger... Aside from the 1/48 Lynx I built myself, which proudly sits on my desk in the Westlands design office, this is the first 1/48 kit I've built in about 10 years! As much as I like the overall silver of the BAFO scheme, I couldnt help but model the 414 RCAF example of Squadron Leader James Bernard Prendergast, if only for the nose art, spinner and silver canopy! I had also made his previous mount NH648 Lazy Lady "IV" in 1/72 scale, five years ago when I'd just started university! No WiP for this one, I've just been enjoying building models recently, without the added hassle of WiP's. The kit was simple and straightforward to build, aside from the tank cover, forward of the canopy, and the wing roots (which has a step in them) - anyway, I'm happy with the final result, weathered subtly. Spitfire FR.XIV ‘P’/NH902 flown by Squadron Leader James Prendergast, 414 Squadron RCAF, May 1945. Lazy Lady "V" Thanks for looking Cheers, Ben
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Hi all, NEW PICS HERE http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234959613-spitfire-xiv-diorama-spitfire-xivs-172-fujimi-new-pics/ I've been an avid Spitfire builder for a couple years, and with revision for exams looming, then off to uni in six months, I thought I'd go all out on a diorama! Both Spitfires are Fujimi's XIVe with vacform hoods. EB-P has the Armycast engine and cockpit set as well as turned brass cannons. EB-H has a fair bit of scratch to the cockpit and cannons. The vehicles are from Airfix's fantastic RAF Vehicle Set and the figures are a mixture of white metal (Dart Castings) and hard plastic (Revell and Preiser). Anyway, enough talk from me. 003_zpsd9c33474 by Ben Standen, on Flickr 004_zps38ae65dc by Ben Standen, on Flickr 005_zps6812118d by Ben Standen, on Flickr 006_zps0e807ba1 by Ben Standen, on Flickr 011_zpseb4af407 by Ben Standen, on Flickr 012_zpsfba2fc73 by Ben Standen, on Flickr 013_zpsc39103fe by Ben Standen, on Flickr Spitfire XIVe, 41 Sqn, B.118 Celle, April-May 1945 by Ben Standen, on Flickr Spitfire XIVe, 41 Sqn, B118 Celle, April-May 1945 by Ben Standen, on Flickr This is my little tribute to my favourite Spitfire, the bubble top XIV. It's also a tribute to 2TAF, who's work in 1945 goes largely unnoticed, from April onwards 41 Sqn alone shot down 33 aircraft for no losses as well as conducting low level armed recce's. I chose the title 'Mopping Up' as it is what 2TAF were doing as they advanced across the continent, furthermore this is the last major Spitfire project I'll be doing! I won't be buying any more Spitfire kits for a while (he says). Although I do now have a spare Airfix C wing that can be easily made into and E wing high back XIV... Just finished a cross kitted Airfix XI and I have very almost finished Airfix's new tool Mk I. After that I'm going to attack the stash, and start a DH Moth collection So long and thanks for all the fish! Ben.- 16 replies
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Spitfire XIVe Fujimi+Armycast 1/72 MV260
wellsprop posted a topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Good evening, Long term project that I just brought to an end. Fujimi's XIV with Armycast resin Engine and cockpit. One hell of a frustrating build that has turned out ok (although the consensus seems to be that it's better than ok ) Spitfire XIVe EB-P/MV260 Flt Lt Peter Cowell 41 Sqn B118 Celle, Germany, April 1945 IMG_6716_zpsee26b073 by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMG_6717_zps82857e25 by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMG_6719_zps735c8b24 by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMG_6720_zps5f96f8fc by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMG_6721_zps9e8d63bf by Ben Standen, on Flickr This is the last Spitfire I'll be making for a while and CERTAINLY the last ETO XIV, having just built three in a row! Thanks for looking! Ben- 20 replies
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Hi there, This is the 3rd bubble top XIVe I've made and almost certainly my last for a while! I lost a lot of detail around the wing root due to sanding and the grey camo is a fair bit darker than my other XIV's. Very happy with the overall result though! Ben.
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Hi all, Well half term means a week off school, means a a week modelling. Anyway, I brought AZ Legato Spitfire XIV and Freightdogs XIV (same kit), but I thought I could do the same for half the price. So here's the basic concept... Airfix's 1/72 XIX; remove high back, replace with low back, fill d wing panel lines, scribe e wing panel lines, add e wing armament. I've ordered bubble canopies aswell so that'll complete it. Anyway, here's some pics. First line indicating where the low back spine should be, Lower line is where the cut will be, Wax spine made by taking a negative mold of my existing XIV before filling it with wax, Wax spine glued on and filler applied, It's not pretty, Updates should come every evening... Ben.
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Hi all, Well I FINALLY finished my second XIVe after I managed to get hold of some matt varnish. Anyway, without further ado... For some reason EB-V is a few millimetres taller that JEJ at the nose, the U/C must have been too long. The colours changed slightly due to my silly humbrol paints, but other than that I'm happy Ben.
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Hi all, Ah at last, half term (in other words a week building). So hot off the work bench is my Spitfire XIVe. Difficult kit. Lots and lots and lots of sanding, filling, filing, re-scribing, cutting, etc... Not to mention the canopy was horrifically translucent. All Humbrol acrylic paints; 163/164 for the upper surfaces, 165 for lower. (I know Spitfire's aren't shiny like this, the matt enamel hasn't yet dried) Ben.