tomthounaojam Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Hi Guys Spitfire Mk VIII very quick built, I started Friday evening and I wanted to complete it yesterday but rain was spoiling my mood however since it has stopped since morning I complete and took some pictures before rain arrive, This is the NH 631 of the IAF with number 65, the number 65 is painted and it is not a decal. The kit was Arii one so it is very basic and easy to build. there are some problems with fit and need some dry fit. I use Tamiya silver and gunze for silver paint. I kept a very subtle weathering as I wanted to highlight more of the metal parts. I will be building this aircraft with better kit in the future for and with hopefully decals for the said aircraft. I have a pro fi kit but that am gonna do for SEAC one. Thank you for watching. Cheers Edited September 22, 2019 by tomthounaojam 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Well done Mk.VIII sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I think it's high time for some aviation historian to write about the Spitfires serving the Indian Air Force,I am quite vague about the squadrons,the camo/markings involved.Anyway,it's nice to see Spitfires using the Indian cockades everynow and then in Britmodeller.By the way,did you replaced the poorly molded canopy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Well done Mk.VIII sir ! Thank you, Sir you a very kind. Cheers 5 minutes ago, Kampartiger said: I think it's high time for some aviation historian to write about the Spitfires serving the Indian Air Force,I am quite vague about the squadrons,the camo/markings involved.Anyway,it's nice to see Spitfires using the Indian cockades everynow and then in Britmodeller.By the way,did you replaced the poorly molded canopy? There is a nice book written on Spitfire of India, tho it is hard to get but it is a must have for sure as it is full of many not seen pictures and histories. Next I am planning to built a one with Chakra markings, need to get a kit first hehe. Here is the image of the said book, cheers If you come across this book, just don't think jut buy it and sadly i missed it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 14 hours ago, tomthounaojam said: There is a nice book written on Spitfire of India the author posts here as @Linescriber BTW, so if you have questions.... There was mention of a possible reprint at some point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 4 hours ago, RMCS said: Superb Thanks, Mate cheers 4 hours ago, Troy Smith said: the author posts here as @Linescriber BTW, so if you have questions.... There was mention of a possible reprint at some point. I have DM you regarding the author Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) There's one selling at amazon,for 5000 rupee! Edited September 24, 2019 by Kampartiger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Beautiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Looks great - love the rarely seen markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 9/24/2019 at 3:37 PM, Kampartiger said: There's one selling at amazon,for 5000 rupee! Yes, Mate, thanks On 9/24/2019 at 4:49 PM, Stephen said: Beautiful work. Really appreciate the kind words, Stephen On 9/24/2019 at 11:06 PM, Hobo said: Looks great - love the rarely seen markings. Thank you Hobo, Indeed and there are many esoteric spitfires in Indian service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Nice and different, just the way I likes 'em. Well done. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Superb Spitfire looks great in the Indian scheme 👌🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Truely great result! Those colors are ineed interesting!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/27/2019 at 9:15 AM, fubar57 said: Nice and different, just the way I likes 'em. Well done. George Thank you Fubar, now am looking to buy an Airfix MkXIV and do a Chakra one On 9/27/2019 at 4:21 PM, Unfinished project said: Superb Spitfire looks great in the Indian scheme 👌🏻 Thank you Mate, really appreciate the kind words On 9/29/2019 at 3:29 AM, exdraken said: Truely great result! Those colors are ineed interesting!! Thank you, mate as stated above will be building a one with Chakra once I get the Airfix kit, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: Nicely done! Thanks, Mate and Tintin is one of my fav character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Me too...since I was but a wee sprout. Just wait! I have a few Tintin aircraft due for the Film and Fiction GB currently in play...😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Done, finally added stencils with a homemade one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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