russ c Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Howdy Everyone, Just finished my attempt at Special Hobbies 1/48 Spitfire Vc kit from the RAAF Service boxing Finished to represent a Vc flown by Sqn Ldr Eric Gibbs, No1 Fighter Wing, 54 Sqn, RAF, Winnellie, Northern Territory, Australia, 1943 Actually built 100% OOB for a change Although I nearly made the mistake of adding aerial wire to the mast...... ...luckily I found out they didn`t have them just in time. Probably the easiest SH kit I`ve built to date with only the wing roots needing some attention ( chop loads of material off the bottom of the fuselage side walls and sand the top of the u/c bays) The only other issue being which option to do 😊 Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Execellent, it certainly looks jungle fresh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Great looking Vc, really like the photography! Excellant job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Nice Spitfire with roundels that we do not see often. I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Great looking Aussie Spitfire ... Something about a Spitfire in Green and Brown that looks right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Looks great, a neat paint finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Splendid job. Underside weathering spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Very nice Aussie Spit. Recently made the aerial wire mistake on a Vb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I love the Australian based Spitfire`s and you have nailed it again with this one,.... what a lovely model Russ,..... one thing though,.... 54 Sqn was an RAF unit,.... not RAAF! All the best, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipthepilot Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Very nice, it's interesting to see a Spitfire is Pacific colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Looks terrific Russ. I really like these Aussie markings on a Spit although, and sorry to be pedantic, 54 Squadron was RAF not RAAF. Anyway a great paint finish and, as usual, superb photography. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 34 minutes ago, tonyot said: I love the Australian based Spitfire`s and you have nailed it again with this one,.... what a lovely model Russ,..... one thing though,.... 54 Sqn was an RAF unit,.... not RAAF! All the best, Tony Cheers Tony, Title and other waffle edited to suit, misread the tiny writing on the instruction notes, doh! 15 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: Looks terrific Russ. I really like these Aussie markings on a Spit although, and sorry to be pedantic, 54 Squadron was RAF not RAAF. Anyway a great paint finish and, as usual, superb photography. Thanks Meatbox`, Title and other waffle edited to suit, misread the tiny writing on the instruction notes, doh! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Love it Russ,another beautiful build as we've come to expect,I'm about to build Revell's boxing for the MTO GB so noted your issue's with the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Beautiful work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Looks fantastic in that scheme. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 What a beautiful Spitfire Vc! I really love the Vokes-equipped Vc (though others will debate what it does for a Spit's looks). Your base and background are excellent too. The growth between the slabs is strongly suggestive of the tropics. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Really good work, looks great in that scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hyjt Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Great job Russ. I have a kit that I am trying to duplicate the exact colours you have. Can you tell me what was the exact paint you used with their identification numbers? ..Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 First rate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 A beautiful Spitfire in a lovely colour scheme. Very nice indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 That's a cracking looking Vc, love it 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 6:57 PM, Tom Hyjt said: Great job Russ. I have a kit that I am trying to duplicate the exact colours you have. Can you tell me what was the exact paint you used with their identification numbers? ..Tom Hi Tom, It was painted in Humbrol Enamels; Green 149, Dark Earth 29 and Blue 65 lightened with grey 166. Hope this helps Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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