Popular Post elger Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 Here are the final photos of my 1/32 scale model of Spitfire PR.IV AA783 flown by Alistair McDonald on March 13th, 1942. It was one of the earliest PR.IVs, the first factory built photo-reconnaissance type of the Spitfire, and was not yet equipped with the outer wing vents. The model is based on the Hobbyboss kit, with significant alterations and additions. Quickboost spinner and propeller Tamiya Mosquito engine (a generic single-stage Merlin; augmented with spare parts and scratch built items) Quickboost Spitfire Mk.I/II exhausts The engine firewall was moved forward about 1 mm The shape of the fuel tank was rounded to improve the profile The windscreen is from the Grey Matter Figures PR Spitfire conversion set for Hasegawa, as are the side blisters on the canopy The cockpit is based on the Eduard Brassin set for the Revell Mk.II; changed substantially to fit the Hobbyboss fuselage and to change to PR specification The cockpit features an adapted Yahu instruments panel (added gauges for the additional fuel tanks, for example) The cockpit door is from Barracuda The oblique camera port came from an Alley Cat PR.XI set Tail units replaced by Quickboost items Wings were converted to type D specification; this involved removing bulges and gun hatches; adding new bulges and filler caps Added the mechanical landing gear indicators Boxed in the rectangular sections of the wheel bays Wheels/tires from Eduard The model was painted mostly with Mig Ammo acrylics; decals were from various sources. Build thread here: Anyway, on to the pictures! Thanks for looking, comments and criticism is always welcome! 85 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Stunning, simply stunning, a fantastic model, you have done an amazing job on this. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Beautiful job. Very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 That looks so good. The grey colour and weathering is spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Stunning work, I missed the build thread but glad to see the RFI photos. This is an incredibly high standard! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 There's a proper job of moddelling if ever I saw one. Top of the class! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Masterpiece - you do not see enough of these 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Wowza, that's beautiful and super realistic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaks Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 One of the best Spitfires I have seen here. Excellent effort and it shows. Stunning build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Another superb PR Spitfire from you sir 👏👏👏 the kit combination works really well, you have a good eye 👍 Brilliant job! Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoo Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 This looks really great! Especially I like the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I know it’s a cliché, but the Spitfire is easily my favourite single, piston-engined aircraft ever. I particularly like modelling and seeing modelled, the lesser known marks. Yours is a real beauty! One of my favourite spitfires displayed either on this forum or others! Superb in every way! I hope you don’t mind but I have shared the pictures on my Instagram account, mark_the_modeller 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleModelHobbyist Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Beautiful! That looks fabulous. There’s something unique about these photo-reconnaissance Spitfires. I really enjoyed looking at your model, thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Quite simply one of the very best Spitfire (models) I've ever seen! Amazingly convincing (except for the non-drooping elevators…) – a real masterpiece. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Put simply - Stunning!!! Beautifully built and finished. Love it! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thank you all for your kind words!! On to the next one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Absolutely spot on, makes me want to go and build a Spitfire, hold on I am building a Spitfire !! Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie(kinda) Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 That is lovely. In every way. Now do a pink one. Please!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Absolutely top notch work Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Beautiful build and finish - congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Outstanding work! Well done! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 That's nice! Great paintwork with excellent photography. I really like the way the paintwork blends together for a very convincing overall look. Well done! SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Superb build and finish well worth the extra effort too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I came across this on Facebook but didn't realise it was yours mate, it's a stunner. Brilliant detailing again and who can't fall in love with a blue spit? !! Cheers Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOD Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hi Elger Absolutely stunning job! Fantastic details, and figures too! Hope mine turns out as fraction as good. Cheers David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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