Cookenbacher Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 My 1/72 double triple Spitfire build to begin 2017 is now complete, with the last two being an out of box Airfix Mk 22 and a Spitfire 21 made from the wings and nose from the Airfix 22 kit, fuselage from an Eduard Mk VIII overtree, vertical tail from the Special Hobby kit, and a prop from the Sword Mk XIV. The Spitfire 21 on the left and 22 on the right. Both were painted with Colourcoats enamels and the out-of-box 22 was left clean, while the Mk 21 was weathered to match a reference picture (see further below). The Mk 22 represents a Spitfire from RAuxAF 613 Sqn using a sheet from Xtradecals. The Mk 21 represents a 91 Sqn Spitfire that saw active service in the final month of the war based on this REFERENCE PICTURE. Even though it's only a month old, you can see how cross-Channel operations took a toll on aircraft. Here's my attempt at recreating that pic. Special Hobby vertical stabilizer grafted to the Eduard Mk VIII fuselage. Then mated to the Airfix Mk 22 nose and wings. Now is a good time to confess that this was my second attempt at a MK 21 kitbash. The first, involving a spare Sword Mk XIV fuselage, did not go so well, but live and learn! 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 What a beautiful pair of Spitfires. You did an awesome job in the FrankenSpit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Beautiful Cookie, you put a lot of work in and the results totally justify your effort Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Those two truly are superb Spitfires Cookie! Amazing modelling! Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Cookie I am full of admiration for - and deeply envious of - that 21. Really great job, and all the more impressive given the range of components and work that went into it. And the 22 complements it beautifully. Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Franken spit, brilliant, both are, my all time favourite aircraft, perfection for it's time,😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Hi Cookie, brilliant duo! Makorokoto, as they say around here (loosely translated as "Congrats" or "not too shabby, chum!"). There are many lessons to be learned from this RFI and its WIP. Superb! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Top notch stuff 👍🏿 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 What can I add to what has already been said? Only that the B&W pic is very evocative and you nailed the worn out look of that Spitfire Mk21 (yeah, I know, I'm biased when it comes to well battered airframes, but can't help ... ) Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Glad to see these two completed, love them both ! Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Both are stunning but the mk 21 would be the winner if I had to pic... but I don't! great finish to a great build thread! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Impressive! Well done mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Great looking Spitfires there and some masterful kitbashery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 A great end to a wonderful mega-build - fine work Cookie, you can be proud of all those for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Very nice builds, the Spitfire 22 is one of my favourites and I fancy doing a 21, but might use an old Aeroteam/Eduard one I have sat in the stash, plus sone bits and pieces 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Wow,.....they both look fantastic,.....a lovely pair of Spitties, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Wot they've all said & then some. Really nice Spitfires Cookie, well done you, I'm envious. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The fading and wear on the markings is very nicely done. So many people age the basic camo colours and then leave the markings relatively unscathed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hello Cookie, As said in the WiP very good job and useful thread. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Beautiful work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Impressive models ,you are on a spitfire roll for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steh2o Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Great job! I really love your Griffon pair! Chapeau!! Stefano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dog Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Nice pair. Great work on the kit bash. If only Airfix would re-release the Mk.22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Missed these the first time round , they are gorgeous great work on both, the conversion is fantastic. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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