Stephen Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Harold55 said: I was thinking, as a surprise Eduard could release as Mk Vc with US markings similar to what Classic Airframes did many years ago. Would be a great release for the IPMS nationals in Omaha this year. I think the 1/48 F4F Wildcat is for the US nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV107 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/20/2022 at 9:51 AM, Tea Taster said: +1 for Ray's post. According to Wikipedia (so 100% guaranteed accurate !) Per Ardua is (or was) the motto for the RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, RCAF(1968) and RIAF(1947). Per Aspera for the RSAAF. Eduard are masters at getting the last squeeze from the toothpaste tube when it comes to limited editions. I will pass on this one, but eagerly await the limited edition release of left handed Irish Spitfire pilots (to be released on 17th March). As a further hint that it's the SAAF... The title of their 1970 Golden Jubilee Book was Per Aspera ad Astra, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) On 1/19/2022 at 5:12 PM, Ray_W said: Think the aircraft theatre and not the pilot - south of Europe. I note sellers are typically advertising with the same words for pre-order that being "From the kit you can build Spitfires fighting over North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Pacific". Sounds like a good mix with some interesting marking options. Probably a good one for the modeller who would like to pick up some varied marking options for a Vb and Vc and build from the same box, and the Gleed markings are cool. I was hoping Southern Stars referred to the Southern Cross - and hence we'd see a Kiwi option. Noting how many Kiwi pilots flew Mk V's in Italy Several of them were quite successful . Evan (Rosie Mackie (20 Victories ) to name one. He scored a number of his victories in Mk V's in the Med and preferred it to the Mk IX. Quote As an aside, and excuse my ignorance, did the Kiwi's fly the Mk V in the Pacific? I know they did the P-40 and F4U. 485 Squadron would provide some ETO options. I do not want to send this off topic. Just a quick reply if you know. Ray Not in the Pacific as the RNZAF never operated Spitfires down here. But many Kiwi pilots in the RAF flew the MK V in Burma and other parts of the SEAC . It's not the end of the world there are some aftermarket options and I can always make masks. Edited January 23, 2022 by Calum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) Released - ref. 82158 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc - ProfiPACK Source: https://www.eduard.com/eduard/spitfire-mk-vc-1-48-1-1.html V.P. Edited July 22, 2022 by Homebee 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Any news about the planed Eduard Seafire? ( I am hopelessly optimistic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type 40 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 In the latest Eduard Info (https://info.eduard.com/en/01-2024-1/page-6), Mr Sulc's editorial mentions that a Mk.Va will be released this year. The original info for "The Sweeps" boxing (a couple of years ago) said that it was going to include the Mk.Va, but I don't think that actually happened; they were all Mk.Vbs in the box. Whilst it's not too hard to crosskit a Mk.I/II with some Mk.V bits to get there yourself, it'll be nice to see a dedicated kit for the type in Eduard's range! My totally rational sense of completionism with regards to 1/48 Spits is one step nearer to being satisfied - now I just need Eduard to follow through with the Mk.X/XI they mentioned briefly *years* ago... 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 6 hours ago, Type 40 said: In the latest Eduard Info (https://info.eduard.com/en/01-2024-1/page-6), Mr Sulc's editorial mentions that a Mk.Va will be released this year. The original info for "The Sweeps" boxing (a couple of years ago) said that it was going to include the Mk.Va, but I don't think that actually happened; they were all Mk.Vbs in the box. Whilst it's not too hard to crosskit a Mk.I/II with some Mk.V bits to get there yourself, it'll be nice to see a dedicated kit for the type in Eduard's range! My totally rational sense of completionism with regards to 1/48 Spits is one step nearer to being satisfied - now I just need Eduard to follow through with the Mk.X/XI they mentioned briefly *years* ago... 😇 I’m keeping my extremities crossed for a foray into the Seafire or PR space. Now they would be welcome. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 hours ago, Greg B said: I’m keeping my extremities crossed for a foray into the Seafire or PR space. Now hey would be welcome. Me too. Almost any Mk would do, but (and I know it’s covered by SH) a MkIII with wing fold option would be preferred… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 (edited) Expected release in February 2024 - ref. 84198 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb - early - weekend edition Source: https://www.facebook.com/EduardCompany/posts/pfbid0yKm2TVWWwPTr5ypbA6Qyh6DNW8PfSWUdSeoTXKo9zzzNkjASWtbi7eRaUtPXDEirl V.P. Edited January 26 by Homebee 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Released - ref. 84198 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb - early - weekend edition Instructions: https://www.eduard.com/out/media/84198.pdf Sources: https://www.eduard.com/eduard/spitfire-mk-vb-early-1-48-1.html https://www.eduard.com/eduard/spitfire-mk-vb-early-engine-bundle-1-48.html V.P. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingShamrock Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Well it's got 92 Squadron Markings so I have to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patjb Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 18 minutes ago, TheFlyingShamrock said: Well it's got 92 Squadron Markings so I have to buy it. Absolutely! Cobra’s rule 🐍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmec Head Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It's good that the QJ - J version has the correct 'The Wiltshire Moonraker I' script on the staboard side. There is an excellent tweet by @beaver-paul of a photo showing the aircraft W3312 almost brand new without any sqn codes. I am just making an Airfix Vb with some old decals that doesn't have the proper presentation script, so I may end up getting this kit for the script! The only issue is that I don't think there is firm photo evidence that W3312 (The Wiltshire Moonraker) was QJ-J as flown by Sqn Ldr Rankin. It appears to be an assumption albeit a strong one presumably. If someone has that proof that would be useful to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingShamrock Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 27/01/2024 at 14:40, Olmec Head said: It's good that the QJ - J version has the correct 'The Wiltshire Moonraker I' script on the staboard side. There is an excellent tweet by @beaver-paul of a photo showing the aircraft W3312 almost brand new without any sqn codes. I am just making an Airfix Vb with some old decals that doesn't have the proper presentation script, so I may end up getting this kit for the script! The only issue is that I don't think there is firm photo evidence that W3312 (The Wiltshire Moonraker) was QJ-J as flown by Sqn Ldr Rankin. It appears to be an assumption albeit a strong one presumably. If someone has that proof that would be useful to see. I don't have access to them right now as I'm at work but I imagine the form 541 or combat reports has him listed as flying W3312? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominikS Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Nice photo of that kite. However, I'm not sure about suggested wings for the kit. I think the Wxxxx series had later underwing cannon blisters, not the one given by Eduard in the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I wasn't aware of more than one underwing cannon blister on any Mk.V. The initial cannon-armed Mk.Is had a different blister but this was rapidly replaced with B wings before the Mk.Vs appeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominikS Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 And that's what I'm talking about. In this box Eduard gives the b wing with blisters the same as in Mk.Ib and early Vb made from Mk. I bs (famous photo of QJ-S is the one). In my opinion the one discussed above should have blisters known from Mk.Vb (kidney-like shape) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominikS Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/27/2024 at 3:40 PM, Olmec Head said: It's good that the QJ - J version has the correct 'The Wiltshire Moonraker I' script on the staboard side. There is an excellent tweet by @beaver-paul of a photo showing the aircraft W3312 almost brand new without any sqn codes. I am just making an Airfix Vb with some old decals that doesn't have the proper presentation script, so I may end up getting this kit for the script! The only issue is that I don't think there is firm photo evidence that W3312 (The Wiltshire Moonraker) was QJ-J as flown by Sqn Ldr Rankin. It appears to be an assumption albeit a strong one presumably. If someone has that proof that would be useful to see. I was checking something else in 92 squadron ORB and this plane was frequently flown by James Rankin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Soo...when are they moving the Spitfire series on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Chilton Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Fingers, toes and everything else crossed that they eventually produce 1/72nd versions of these! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmec Head Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 30/01/2024 at 20:45, DominikS said: I was checking something else in 92 squadron ORB and this plane was frequently flown by James Rankin. Thanks for the confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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