Iain Ogilvie Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I was approached quite a while back via Britmodeller to commission build a two-seat Spitfire using the Tamiya Mk.IXc as a basis. After a long build period I'm calling this done - although looking at the photos I need to dust her again! What is it about model photography and dust? Based upon measurements of a TR. Mk IX fuselage in a jig, along with original Supermarine drawings, she's taken a lot longer than planned - but hopefully my client will like her. Middle and rear canopies vacuum-formed over resin patterns, front cockpit moved forward (as per original) and new interior structure made. Markings are based upon a wartime 'Eagle Squadron' scheme as a tribute to a brave young American pilot with 133 Squadron, RAF, who lost his life days before the Squadron transferred to the USAAF: Gene P Neville Iain 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Iain 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 And now for some 'undressed' shots! 😉 Iain 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Hope you like her! Blue skies... Iain 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I do indeed like her. A splendid job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Fantastic Iain, I’ve been following the build on LSP and it’s turned out beautifully. Cheers. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Nothing not to like about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Superb two-seater! If I were the client I'd feel I'd won on the lottery, regardless of the price of the ticket… Thoroughly pro work. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Super clean assembly and painting job! Great! Luiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Thanks for your kind words everyone - hopefully the person this has been built for will be pleased with it! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Yes, that's a gorgeous build with a gorgeous finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Excellent work, she looks amazing! gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Wonderful job! Luiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 That sir is one heck of a good job converting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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