Pilot Officer Prune Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk.XVIII, TZ233, 208 Squadron., RAF, Fayid, Egypt, 1948/49 The aeroplane is painted in the short-lived ‘Post-War Desert Scheme’ of Dark Earth and Light Slate Grey over Medium Sea Grey. Anecdotally, the scheme was rushed into service to reduce confusion and aid identification during the Israeli War of Independence, when the Israelis, the Egyptians and the British were all flying Spitfires! 1/48 scale Airfix Spitfire FR.XIV kit, modified to Mk.XVIII by leaving the wingtips on, using the large rudder, modifying the wing panel lines to remove all traces of the outer gun bays, and cutting the under-fuselage camera ports. I also added an Ultracast seat, and a Gyroscopic gunsight, courtesy of an Eduard Spitfire kit. Decals from Xtradecal sheet 48-127, paints by Colourcoats, applied with a Sparmax Max4 airbrush. 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I like that BZ to you👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Niiiice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Absolutely stunning!! Beautiful scheme and articulation of desert weathering!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Very nicely modelled and converted. The scheme really sets it off. Well done.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Very handsome model. I love the camouflage scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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