312 Squadron RAF Spitfire Vc in 1/72

[Max Headroom]

Hello

 

The inspiration to this build was the Daily Mail giveaway of a few weeks ago. Having enough Mk.l’s in my built pile I fancied something different. I finally settled on a Vc on the basis that (i) I didn’t have one in the stash and (ii) modelling-wise it’s not as common as the Vb.

 

I know Sword do one straight out of the box and that KP will be following soon. However that’s not the point. I used this as a basis for the conversion using only my spares box. I’m happy with the end result even if it’s not 100%.  Be that as it may, this conversion is well within the comfort zone of most 1/72 modellers. Filling in and re engraving the wing panel lines was the most ‘involved’ part of the conversion and quite frankly all

you need is a steel rule, a scriber and patience.

 

 

So here for your consideration is my ersatz Airfix-ish Spitfire Vc.  And yes the chordwise wing strengthening strips are only meant to be on he port wing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Trevor

 

 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Bery well done with your conversion 👍 The idea was great as was your build. 

[Max Headroom]

@Corsairfoxfouruncle

 

Thanks for the thumbs up! I have another ‘free’ Airfix kit and that one will end up as an early PR example.

 

Trevor

[Knight_Flyer]

Very nice build and work on the conversion. Not sure it's within my comfort zone - it's scary enough at the mere mention of the word "conversion" 

[Max Headroom]

@Knight_Flyer

 

Thanks!

 

Honestly it’s not that bad. There is no hacking away of the kit, it’s just altering and adding. This would be a good first conversion once you collect all the necessary bits.

 

Trevor

[TheBaron]

Nicely handled Trevor. A smashing result to your efforts.

Tony

[Cookenbacher]

Yes, a very smart Vc conversion Trevor - will be sure to bookmark your informative WIP.