CedB Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I present for your entertainment my recently completed Italeri Spitfire Vb WiP here. I chose this for relaxation after Memphis Belle. Big mistake. Although it has few parts, there are challenges as the WiP shows. Built OOB as EP706 wearing 'T o L', 249 Sqdn. Malta 1942 (it says in the scheme). Spitfiresite.com says: On Malta, the aircraft saw service with No. 249 Squadron. Due to scarcity of serviceable aircraft, pilot rotation was usual on Malta, and EP706 was reportedly flown both by F/O George “Buzz” Beurling, the highest-scoring Malta ace, and Sqn/Ldr Maurice Stephens, commanding officer of No. 249 Squadron. It is probable that both these aces scored victories while flying this aircraft. The paint scheme was standard Dark Earth/Mid Stone over Azure Blue and red spinner. Airbrushed with Vallejo Model Air, unprimed (don't do this!). Edit: Forgot to add one of that 'pouty mouth': Thanks for looking 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 It's fair to say that there is no sign of the challenges in the completed build, crisp, clean finish and a credit to you, sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Lovely build Ced, immaculate work and great camo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 As expected Ced, very nice! ...those wings look dope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Cracking job Ced,not the most satisfying spitfire kits to takle but you have done it justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I agree it has turned out looking good in spite of the challenges. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 An entertaining WIP resulting in a rather excellent Spitfire from a difficult kit. Fantastic. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Great result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 An excellent finish C, despite the tribulations during the wip she's turned out very smart , and a thougherly entertaining thread as usual. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Great results Ced, congrats! This scheme is really good looking! I agree with others: the final result is lovely and shows no hint at the build issues you found Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Looks good with a nice, tidy finish. I enjoyed the WIP too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Well, you've done it again Ced; taken a difficult kit and made it look great. What a scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Stunning build and finish Good job! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Turned out grand. Thanks for sharing Ced 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Very nice indeed . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Came out great. I am a sucker for anything Malta and anything Ced so this was a double treat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks everyone for your very kind comments In case you've missed my next WiP, come and join the relaxing time I'm having with the Airfix Curtiss Hawk here. Shameless self publicity, but I'll miss you otherwise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Beautiful machine which you have done a beautiful model of! Love the markings, I don't know if I have mentioned it before to you Ced but I am a bit of a Malta fan! I know I should have said something sooner! Expertly tamed this challenge..... And have a read of the wip, I has one or two comic moments.... Oh and some modelling Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 A fitting climax* to a most entertaining WiP, excellent job Ced, well done Cheers, Stew * you know... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thanks Rob - I must go back to Malta; had a great holiday there with the kids a few years ago. Next time I'll give Popeye Village a miss and get some history in! Thanks Stew - score 1, fnaar fnaar! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Super job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Very nice Spitfire - I've always liked the Desert scheme with the Azure Blue! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kira666 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 A nice Spitfire. Good result with a cheap kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks Mitch, Jason and kira666 for the kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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