keithjs Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Apologies for using a popular quote of the time but I couldn't resist it.... Anyway, this is the new release from Airfix finished in the kit markings. The only extras I used were a pair of wheels and exhausts from Eduard along with a new set of cannons, again, from Eduard but one of their MkIX's. Airfix say in the instructions that G-FIRE sometimes flew with only 2 cannons but as yet I can't find one picture in all the hundreds there are on the web...! Someone out there must have one that I can't find...unless of course...? Personally I think the colour scheme seems to suit the aircraft...as I did back then. 6 3 7 4 Edited October 26, 2020 by keithjs 29 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Having seen this flying in the flesh in a mock combat in the Netherlands it certainly brings back memory’s 😁 I certainly like the choice from Airfix ... Great build as well and a good companion for a Sea Fury perhaps! I like it that you kept it clean, just looking spiffy... cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 This was the first Spitfire I saw flying, I guess it was 1983, in the Netherlands, like the previous poster.. I was very impressed by the speed of this machine.. Your build is a very nice representation of a special Spit! Kind regards, Gerben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Your Spitfire is very red and looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Beautiful. I did the original Academy offering of the second option of that Airfix kit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Very nice indeed, like it. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 That's a gorgeous red Spitfire! I'm impressed with the quality of your paint work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Beautiful job on that Keith, the paint work looks brilliant & the Spit looks sublime. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 @keithjs found a pic with the the two cannons though it is a small pic I think I see the missing inner barrels.. cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Thanks for that. A typical Ray Hanna display at the 1981 Biggin Hill Air Show. How low can you get! Unfortunately these 2 photos below were both taken that day too....Sorry.... But I appreciate you going to the trouble of looking for me. 17-1 MEV-10843409 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Here's another one that (consciously) witnessed his first Spit in the Netherlands in 1983. For me, it's nearly in the backyard though Hilversum airfield. Looks absolutely brilliant in red, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 That's a real beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Gorgeous! That red is absolutely stunning, and I'm almost certain it wasn't easy working with, either! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Very cool! An eye-catching departure from the usual camo and NMF schemes! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Looks awesome in that scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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