George D. Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Thought I should share this since most of the inspiration for this model originates in this forum.It's Eduard's 1/48th Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc (Late) which is painted as the one flown by Jerry Billing, No.401 Squadron, Tangmere AB, June 7, 1944The kit was excellent. My only complaint is that the provided canopy piece of the moving part is way too large. So I used the extra canopy piece from the Tamiya Mk I which fitted perfectly!A mistake I did had to do with the use of Vallejo's mat varnish which make the aircraft look dusty as you can see in the photos.If you want to take a look a the construction you may point your browser here. Unfortunately in Greek only.The model was awarded with Bronze metal at the last IPMS Hellas Exhibition/Competition which was held beginning of October in Athens. Edited December 3, 2014 by George D. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 nice looking spit, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 That is a superb Spitfire George and a fitting tribute to Jerry. Lovely build and finish. I made the same Spitfire for the D-Day GB and thoroughly enjoyed the build. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Lovely, and from my local RAF base, the famous RAF Tangmere, which no has a cracking museum there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George D. Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thank you all so much for your nice comments. I hope I make the next one even better. They say that one can't stop on just two spits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Great work. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Great work, lovely Spitfire. Reminded me (again) to get a copy of that kit for mine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Very nice indeed Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wilson Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Great build. Love the staining round the filler cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Fantastic spitfire, top work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Very nice.... well done on the bronze... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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