DaveJL Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Eduard Spitfire MK.IX 'early' marked as EN315 of the Polish Fighting/Combat Team in North Africa, early 1943. Nicknamed 'Skalski's Circus' after the Commanding officer Stanisław Skalski, DSO, DFC & two bars, the team comprised 15 pilots and 8 MK.IX Spitfires, claiming 25 destroyed, 3 probable and 9 damaged Axis aircraft during March - May 1943. After the German surrender in North Africa, the pilots joined various other squadrons, with Skalski being appointed CO of 601 Squadron. He ended the war with 18 confirmed victories, making him the highest scoring Polish Ace of the war. Wing Commander Skalski passed away in 2004. The kit is OOB other than a set of AML masks for the camouflage. Paint is from MRP and weathering is done with a mixture of Flory wash, Abteilung oils and Tamiya weathering sets. The build thread is below: Also tried out my new photo box for the first time. My growing collection of Spits: Thanks for looking and stay safe Dave 58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 A lovely addition to your great Spitfire collection ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 A great Spitfire model Dave! That's beautiful work mate! 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Fantastic job, great finish. Love anything with a Polish connection. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Lovely finish and weathering Dave - well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Nice The #5 here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Yes, an outstanding model! There's just something about the blue codes and the dark earth/middle stone colors combination that really stands out! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 A lovely model, great work and a nice collection too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Cool build, like the soft touch weathering (might have saved that underneath pic as a reference option for myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Very impressive work. I like the excellent application of stains from fired guns and the well done engine exhaust. You can be very proud of the quality of your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Beautiful tribute to the amazing Polish airmen who fought with such courage and elan. A very beautiful model of in my opinion the most beautiful aircraft ever to take to the sky. Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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