Andrea Manfroi Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hello fellow modellers, Here you are my Spitfile Vb trop, reproducing one of those given to Italian Co-belligerant air force in 1943-44. The kit is the excellent Airfix Spitifre mkV b recently re-issued. I just used the parts for the tropical version that are still on sprues instead of the standard ones. I've also used Tauro Model decal sheet that includes options to make Spifires, Macchi 205 and Airacobras all in italian colours. To paint the model this time I used Lifecolors Acrylics instead of my usual Tamiya and I have to say that they are not bad at all. Finishing has been done as usual with Tamiya spray followed by oil wash and pastel weathering. Enjoy pictures and please feel free to comment. Cheers. Andy 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steh2o Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Very unusual, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Beautiful finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Very nice work ! Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Very interesting Andy. I didn't know the co belligerent air force used Spitfires. You've done a lovely job on the build and in depicting this unusual scheme. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Nice job for 1/72 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 This looks lovely in this scheme, great finish too. A cracking job. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Nice Spaghetti Fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 This really turned out looking very nice. My second cousin flew these in the Mediterranean for the US and then transitioned to P-51's. This has me thinking some of those flown be the US may have need handed over to the Italians. Anyway, I love the color scheme and weathering. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Very nice build on the Spitfire, love the camouflage ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Nicely done. The weathering is excellent for a well-used aircraft. Not the usual Spitfire plumage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Looks good in that scheme. Nicely painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Lovely build Andy.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Beautiful Spitfire, looking subtly different in that Italian scheme. I love those drooping elevators and the cockpit hatch hanging slightly proud of the fuselage side! The aerial wire almost certainly was not on the original, though. Mk Vb:s had VHF radios with the antenna integral to the traditional aerial mast. Often the triangular prong and the attachment point on the rudder were just left in situ, unused. Great modelling! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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