Calum Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) This aircraft is one flown by Kiwi Flying Officer Johnny A Houlton st Merville France 1944. Johnny Houlton is credited with the first kill on D day flying this aircraft. But as part of 2nd Tactical Air Force 485 Sqn moved to France shortly after D Day and operated a lot of the time flying ground attack in support of ground troops. heaps of aftermarket used. full details and lots more photos at my blog. But for those not interested here's a few images Edited May 11, 2020 by Calum Updated images as I fixed the error with the flap indicators. But l didn't photograph the figures 65 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Beautiful. Even the little touches like the trodden grass, incredible 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Lovely - I've got one of these on the roadmap and I'll be delighted if it's half as good as this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Ooooo what a stunning model, great work and looks fantastic day on the base. I have one to do too and this is very inspiring. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I just noticed eyebrows - I am truly impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Absolutely superb Spitfire Calum - super paintwork and weathering. Great presentation too. Stunning! Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Beautyful Spit!😍 I love the weathering ! Lolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogged Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Very very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Just had a look at your blog which is also excellent. Sadly, on closer inspection, I have noted an error - though it pains me to mention it - You have modelled the flaps up, which would be normal when parked, but the flap actuators and the pop up covers open which would only be open when the flaps are down. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 55 minutes ago, Baldy said: Just had a look at your blog which is also excellent. Sadly, on closer inspection, I have noted an error - though it pains me to mention it - You have modelled the flaps up, which would be normal when parked, but the flap actuators and the pop up covers open which would only be open when the flaps are down. Cheers Malcolm You beat me too it 🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Really impressive model. The base is excellent too. 👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 That really does look superb Calum, really like the worn look you’ve managed on the paintwork. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Simply wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Beautiful build and presentation, great modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Remarkable Spitfire – pure artistry. The little blooper with the flaps actuators is easily fixed. Truly impressive modelling! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Wonderful finish. You seem to have caught the colours perfectly. Weathering is exemplary.. Fantastic addition to the cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 What a build, it’s the spitfire STGB coming up on 11th, this is my inspiration my IXc and e. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Great Spitfire, the paintwork and weathering look spot on and the figures really add a lot of interest Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 One of the finest looking Spitfires I have seen on BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Well, the model is beautiful. But that grassy base? That may be the most realistic grassy field I have even seen modelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crane Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 well done~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 14 hours ago, keith in the uk said: You beat me too it 🙁 Damn.. that's actually annoying. I clearly didn't read the instructions close enough.. And they were a pain to glue in as well. It would be easy to fix but I'm not sure I can be bothered re photographing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Excellent Mk.IX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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