tonyot Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) Hiya Folks, After a bit of a gap I`m beginning to finish some models and here is the first of two Sword Spitfire Mk.Vc`s, build in the marlings of BR387, GL-W of 185 Sqn at Hal Far in 1942 which was often flown by Australian Plt. Off.John `Slim' Yarra RAAF; [/url] It was brush painted using Aeromaster Finnish Light Blue to represent the Sky Blue undersides and US Sea Blue for the Blue upper surfaces. The same dark blue was used on submarines of the 10th Submarine Flotilla operating from Manoel Island in Malta as it gave better camouflage while under the Med where the clear water made submarines easier to see while submerged; Subs aren`t really my thing but I built this a while ago! I think that it is the Polish Sokol which was a British built ex RN sub which operated with the 10th Flotilla. Cheers Tony PS- If anybody is interested in this scheme,....here is a Special Hobby 1/48th scale Spitfire Vc that I built some time ago. It is from the same unit and was usually, flown by Flt. Lt. Johnny Plagis who named it `Kay' after his sister. It comes from from this old thread; http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/32043-special-hobbyeduard-148th-spitfire-mkvcs/?hl=%2Bmalta+%2Bspitfire+%2B185+%2Bsqn WOW,.....as you have all been so kind and shown such interest in Blue Spitfire`s from Malta here are a few of the older Malta Spits from my collection; Tamiya 1/48th- Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP829, T-N(t) of 249 Sqn flown by the American CO Sqn. Ldr. John Lynch who was credited with scoring Malta`s 1,000th kill in this aircraft. I`ve been asked to provide an underside view of the above, so here is one taken before the yellow codes were overpainted using Azure Blue. Note the red wingtips and the lack of a tropical filter which was removed. Underside colour on this later aircraft is Azure Blue. Tamiya-1/48th- Spitfire Mk.Vb, BR586, T-M, 249 Sqn. (The codes should be light blue and I`ll be repainting these). Hasegawa 1/48th Spitfire Mk.Vb converted to Mk.Vc, BR190, A-2, USS Wasp. Edited March 13, 2015 by tonyot 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Great looking spit, do like the scheme and got admit looks good in that colour.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Malta Spits are "The Subject". Very interesting and unusual paintint schemes. Excelent built! Cheers J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 That,s another superb Spitfire Tony and a very different scheme too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Terrific builds of both these replicas ! First-class work here, Tony. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Just lovely, Tony, I Can´t help but like the Malta Spits! V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Fantastic work as always. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Very nice - Spitfires do look nice in those colours. Submarines too? You are branching out! How about a Malta bus next? (:>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Another extremely intruguing model from you !!! I also like it that you tackle these odd schemes, simply stunning ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Very striking scheme. The submarine looks great as well. There is a nice description of the experiences of the Malta submarines in "One of our submarines" by Edward Young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Excellent as always Tony! Love the sub! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Its stunning I love it. As ever Tony beautiful brush work you have done the AC proud. Can't see how a 1/48 vc in Malta colours would interest anyone Tony lol!...i'm just off to steal all the pictures and any info possible for my newly acquired 1/48 spit vc which you s being completed in Malta colours, I feel I have come to a decision on the scheme I want! Thank you for sharing and great to see some more of your great models completed and on here, always a source of inspiration Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Very nice work, two subjects of interest very recently for me. Reading about Plagis' "intimidation" kill was shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Another's great one from your workshop Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Great collection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussG Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 What a superb group of Spitfires, amazing builds!! Which reminds me that I need to get a move on with my 229 Squadron Malta based Spitfire!!! Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I have run out of adjectives to describe your latest builds. So I'll just say 'well done'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks everybody, I`m glad you like them, cheers for saying so and I`m a bit bowled over by the interest in this scheme! I`ve added some more pics in case anybody is interested. The Sword 1/72nd scale kit is a joy to build and it is highly recommended, better than many mainstream kits! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Loving these Tony, I think there'll be a few more Spits being dug out of the states on BM with all this inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Loving these Tony, I think there'll be a few more Spits being dug out of the states on BM with all this inspiration Cheers Neil, I meant to answer you earlier and say `YES' the production line of 20+ models is beginning to grind to fruition, I`ve finished a pair of early Marauder`s and these Spit`s, there are some Airfix and MPM Defiant`s next then Airfix and Brengun Typhoon`s, a pair of Coastal Command Hampdens (Valom and Airfix), a Tomahawk, 1/48th Cessna Crane and some others! The elves are still AWOL so they are taking their time to grind up the desk! I did build an Omani Strikemaster but had a disaster with the varnish so I`m repainting it. I want to get some more Fleet Air Arm models done starting with the 1/32nd Tamiya Corsair! Loving your Lincoln by the way, Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Blimey Tony a true return to form Hope I get my airfix Hampden finished and up before you, hopefully people will have forgotten mine then by the time they see your! Lol Thanks again for all the above information Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Stunning collection Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Cracking selection of blue Malta Spitfires Glad to hear that FAA Corsair is coming on as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Keep them coming please Tony. Oh how I love the Spitfire. Gorgeous schemes and very inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Lovely Spit - like this Malta paint scheme. Did they get their color especially for the Malta operation and where maybe even painted blue by the local crews? Anyway, a really nice collection you have there. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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