Spitfire Mk. IIa P8387, 308.Squadr. RAF 1941 (1/48)

[BOBO]

Some time ago I got from a polish friend the last book for my collection about Polish Figting Teams in WWII.

It is the first edition of "Polish Wings Nr.6" with title "Spitfire Mk.I/II". also too I have just like the other issues in my collection it is a very nice and interesting publication about first version of Spitfire in polish figting teams.

my historie template for this model:

At second sources I used the polish KAGERO publication 15027: Polish Spitfires with 8 version off free decals include.

Very interesting are many Spitfires with special letter-coder variants in form of additionaly names from girlfriend or/ and wifes!

Edited August 9, 2015 by BOBO

[BOBO]

The basic kit is from Tamiya, a Spitfire Mk.I in sclae 1/48. Also I used a Spitfire resin seat from Quickboost. With some little conversions I built a MK.IIa-version:

• Coffmann starter (clear part 10)
• the graet voltage regulator
• modified aerial mast without VHF wire
• 5 section main wheel undercarriage (is this correct in english??)
• underwing gun heating outlets

Edited August 9, 2015 by BOBO

[BOBO]

Now some views from my model built:

the new Quickboost seat is ready

a new left control cable

All important part sections are ready with color but not with cement, only slotted together

first decals on the model kit (all are be wet), all part are yet slotted together

Parts just marriend!

Edited August 12, 2015 by BOBO

[BOBO]

[BOBO]

HA L I N A

[Abacus]

Great build.

[keith in the uk]

Very nice Spitfire . Top Tip , when you have finished the paint work go over the whole model with a fine sanding stick

This will remove any small bits of dust or any other imperfections and make the paint really smooth for the decals.

[Val]

Awesome model