This is one of my favorite sections on Britmodeller, I love to see everyone's collections all together.
I had a slower year than usual, but still managed nine completions - all in 1/72.
Recently, I've been on a kick of trying to match an inspiring reference pic with my builds, it's an enjoyable way to go.
My first 2017 completion was the new Eduard Spitfire XVI.
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1/72 effort
Next up is a Spitfire FR18 modified from the new Sword Mk XIV kit.
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1/72 Attempt
And then another Spitfire FR18 from the AZ kit.
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1/72 attempt
If you make three Spitfires, it's a good idea to go ahead and make six Spitfires.
Spitfire Mk 24 built from the Airfix Mk 22 kit.
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I don't have b&w attempt for this one. Besides, I modelled VN318 as it appeared while still in RAF service rather than the RHKAuxAF as depicted in the reference pic.
A quick out of box Airfix Mk 22 - sorry no reference pic this time.
And finally, a Spitfire F21 cobbled together from Special Hobby, Eduard and Airfix parts.
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1/72 Attempt
Next is a Helldiver from the 1/72 Academy kit.
Inexplicably, it is not a Spitfire.
A British Pacific Fleet Corsair IV from the Tamiya kit.
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1/72 Attempt
And number nine is another Tamiya Corsair.
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1/72 Attempt (albeit of a different Essex based F4U-1D)
Happy New Year everyone!