No. 282 Supermarine Spitfire XVIE

[BlackAck]

So, 2020 hasn't been great for me on the modelling front, so I hope this group build will restore my mojo.  I will endeavour to complete this build come heller or high water...

 

 

So this build will essentially be OOB with the exception of some PE belts from the spare box and the excellent decal set from Freightdog covering the Weekend Warriors  of the RAuxAF 1948-1953.  If the modelling gods smile on me and keep the carpet monster docile, and gift me time, I will also attempt another Heller XVIE using the Xtradecal set (x721182), exact scheme TBD.

 

Here is today's progress:

 

 

 

[Rabbit Leader]

Welcome aboard Black Ack, hopefully this GB will revive your mojo and go some way towards having a better end to 2020.  

Looking forward to seeing this Heller Spit and that AM decal sheet combine to make a lovely XVI.

Cheers and best of luck.. Dave.  

[BlackAck]

Thanks Dave.

 

The modelling gods have indeed smiled on me this week, that and I have been stuck on some really long conference calls.  This is my progress thus far:

 

 

This is the first spitfire kit I've built in about 20 years, so I'd forgotten what a good looking aeroplane she is.  This post-war silver and red RAuxAF scheme really makes her pop. 

 

Enough drooling, back to modelling.  The only thing I've had to model is the headrest/canopy actuator behind the cockpit as the original piece was a first course for the carpet monster, so I used the kit part from my other XVIe as a template and built a new piece out of styrene.

[fightersweep]

Nice progress on a personal Heller favourite of mine. I do like the XVIe and the silver scheme suits it well. Looking forward to the next installment.

 

Steve

[BlackAck]

This weekend's progress thus far:

 

 

The Freightdog decals went on just fine.  The undercarriage legs, wheels, and prop have been painted too.  The spinner and plate need an airbrush squirt of red but it's raining cats, dogs, and hamsters today.  

Edited November 1, 2020 by BlackAck

[Rabbit Leader]

That's coming up quite well.  A larger photo would also be helpful to highlight your good work. 

Cheers.. Dave 

[JOCKNEY]

Hi @BlackAck

Great to see this version of the famous Spitfire in the GB.  Not one I've built myself, so a chance to see something different. 

The colour scheme you have chosen should really show this one off.

Good luck with the rest of the build.

Cheers Pat 

[BlackAck]

And she's finished!  I give you Spitfire LF. MkXVIe, HT-L,  SL727 of 601 (County of London) Squadron, RAF North Weald, 1949

 

 

There are more photos in the GB Gallery.  One more for the road...

Edited November 8, 2020 by BlackAck

[BlackAck]

D'Accord, since I have another Heller Spitfire XVIE lowback to build, I assume I start a new thread? or do I just continue on here.  Je suis confuse 

[JOCKNEY]

Apologies @BlackAck I missed you finishing this one !

Looks the business, congratulations. 

Cheers Pat