docjojo Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hi, So here is my last build, a very nice model from Airfix that I always take so much pleasure to make. Hope you like it. Joel 36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todders Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Very nice! I still have not purchased this little gem of a kit. Seeing yours makes me want to acquire one for myself. What type of paints did you use for this? Todders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Such very nice detail in 1/72 scale! Excellent paint work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Simply superb!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Wow what a stunner, great finish and weathering. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 A truly excellent Spitfire with a finish and weathering that looks very convincing! Since the Mk V was introduced in early 1941, it almost certainly didn't have an aerial wire. Already during the autumn of 1940, Spitfire I:s and II:s had their HF radios exchanged for VHF radio sets, with its shorter aerial integral to the antenna mast. In many cases, the mast prong and the rudder attachment were left in place, even though they were now superfluous. Very good modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Sorry for digging an old thread up, but did you confirm that this aircraft had the yellow leading edges ? I'm building the same aircraft and have been given mixed information. Many thanks Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 All the late features are there: Ocean Grey, C1 roundels, Sky tailband and spinner... Why shouldn't it have the yellow leading edges? (Pedantic detail - they would usually taper out towards the wingtip. But I can't say that was an absolute rule.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Graham Boak said: All the late features are there: Ocean Grey, C1 roundels, Sky tailband and spinner... Why shouldn't it have the yellow leading edges? (Pedantic detail - they would usually taper out towards the wingtip. But I can't say that was an absolute rule.) Airfix makes no mention in the painting scheme or on the box art, on a Facebook group I asked the same question and came up with 2 saying yes and 2 saying no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Excuse me for being unimpressed by the opinion of two unidentified people on social media without knowing their identity, credibility, nor reasons. Though only their reasons actually matter. However, Airfix have come up with some unusual markings in the past that have been justified by photos, so without seeing the photo(s) this is based on we should keep an open mind. But it would be odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 40 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: Excuse me for being unimpressed by the opinion of two unidentified people on social media without knowing their identity, credibility, nor reasons. Though only their reasons actually matter. However, Airfix have come up with some unusual markings in the past that have been justified by photos, so without seeing the photo(s) this is based on we should keep an open mind. But it would be odd. This why I'm asking if anyone can confirm it for this particular airframe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjojo Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Hi guys, for the yellox leading edges i'm not sure at 100%, i don't found any photos of this plane but with the ocean grey i've decided to put them. Don't make the same mistake as me with the aerial, i'm wrong on mine, Spitfire31 there explained well. Good build to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 12/09/2020 at 20:46, Spitfire31 said: A truly excellent Spitfire with a finish and weathering that looks very convincing! Since the Mk V was introduced in early 1941, it almost certainly didn't have an aerial wire. Already during the autumn of 1940, Spitfire I:s and II:s had their HF radios exchanged for VHF radio sets, with its shorter aerial integral to the antenna mast. In many cases, the mast prong and the rudder attachment were left in place, even though they were now superfluous. Very good modelling! Kind regards, Joachim Most interesting information regarding the aerial wires and the mast prong being left in place.. You learn something new on this forum every time! Thanks - i had no idea about this so will consider this point on future models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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