Bedders Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) With apologies for the finger trouble which caused the post to go up half-cocked, here's the lovely little Airfix Spitfire 22, almost out of the box, but with the following tweaks for a 24: starboard rear fuselage hatch moved forward as for a Mk 24 rear fuselage fuel filler added shortened gun barrels for a late 24 undercarriage doors changed to Seafire type for a late 24 (I think this is correct for this aircraft - VN496, the last Spitfire, had them but it's not an exact science for earlier airframes) bomb racks and rocket rails adapted from Special Hobby items drilled out exhaust pipes added separation hooks for fuselage sipper tank decals from the spares box This great photo (found at http://www.talkmorga...n_veteran_air_)was the inspiration: And here's the model: Edited November 17, 2015 by Bedders 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Brilliant job on the Spitfire! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hello,Bedders - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Spitfire'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and she looks resplendent in her elegant scheme.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's a real stunner,beautifully finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Splendid. Lovely paint finish and detailing and great choice of scheme. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 There is something mean and moody about the later marks of Spitfire. This one evokes it brilliantly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 A sleek beauty, looking just 'right'. Impressive modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Superb and great attention to detail and accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 very very nice - love it. I am gone be happy if mine turns out only half as nice. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Fantastic model, top work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Very nicely done, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane39 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Very nice job indeed. Fascinating to see how the spit evolved over the years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eht1418 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Thanks folks for all your kind comments - and merry Christmas to BMers wherever you are! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Beautiful build of an handsome aircraft.The finish and subtle weathering are very good. Congrats Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 It looks splendid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Beautiful Spitfire. Looks 1/48th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimpy1997 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 You've done a fantastic job with this spitfire, it looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks very much folks. This Airfix kit is such a joy to build, It comes out of the box very nicely (though with Mark 1 decals): or can be the basis of something more radical: So I'm disturbed to hear the stories circulating that this lovely little kit has been discontinued for 2016. Instead Airfix should be putting it out with lots of new decal options and watching them fly off the shelves. Justin Edited January 6, 2016 by Bedders 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Wow! A golden mile better than mine. Fantastic job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I for one love the 22/24, 46/47. The Spitfire for me ended with the MkIX, the MkXII was the first of the new fighters, the Spiteful name would hve been better attributed to the Griffon engined aircraft. Spitfires have a Merlin. A tougher more aggressive breed which no longer were the best fighter in the world, (the P-51D was by then) but were certainly one of the most fantastic and beautiful aircraft of thier time. Great rendition of a great aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beautiful work, Bedders! Those late mark Spits are so elegant, and purposeful at the same time. I have a few of these in the stash, I really need to get at them! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Great work! Definitely looks 1/48. Also, the sea fire conversion looks the job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Fantastic builds on the late model Spit and the Seafire. I have both in the stash and only hope mine turn out as nice as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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