Dmitry Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Hi All! My friend made a gift for me. Spitfire Mk. IX ICM 1/48 of the very first casts. But without decals I decided to create a soviet post-war Spitfire Native Russian decals nearby United Kingdom delivered to the USSR in 1944-45 about 1300 Spitfires- 9 (and 16) These aircraft were highly rated by the Russians, but were used minimally during the war These aircraft were apparently kept in case of a new war, at least until the Korean War and the MiG-15. I think so I chose a typical post-war Ла-11 and Як-9 paint job, completely gray I have no confirmation of such coloring. This is my guess. I think this is quite probable. In 1948-1950 We have little information about the post-war slave in the USSR of captured and Lend-Lease aircraft. Usually information is limited to individual photos I only added bumps from the wheels on the top of the wing Paint GUNZE Enjoy watching! 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Beautiful VVS Spitfire MkIX! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Congratulations on a great looking Spitfire👍👍 Your thread would benefit from a few more photos. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Looks good in those colours, authentic or not ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Very nice model. I didn't realize the Russians received Spitfires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 20 minutes ago, SAT69 said: Very nice model. I didn't realize the Russians received Spitfires. Thanks! MкV fought on the fronts since 1943, Mk IX more in the air defense of Moscow, Leningrad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Beautiful and accurate finish. Which number Gunze? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Dmitry said: I chose a typical post-war Ла-11 and Як-9 paint job, completely gray I have no confirmation of such coloring. This is my guess. I think this is quite probable. In 1948-1950 We have little information about the post-war slave in the USSR of captured and Lend-Lease aircraft. Usually information is limited to individual photos Spit vert no2_zps8sciyndv by losethekibble, on Flickr is the only post war VVS Spitfire photo I have seen, looks to be green over light blue, but could be dark grey uppers. Seems that just after the war most planes got repainted, maybe to keep ground crew busy, or for victory parades. But who know what else happened.....until more photos leak out, if they even exist! 2 hours ago, Dmitry said: I only added bumps from the wheels on the top of the wing these are a post war British modification. 30 minutes ago, SAT69 said: I didn't realize the Russians received Spitfires. about 1,500! mostly MkIX's, used by air defence units, PVO, in 1945, 27 out of 81 PVO units were equipped with Spitfire's, sadly photos are very very scarce. The one above is the only one I know of showing a full repaint. The best overview on the subject is this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lend-Lease-Soviet-Aviation-Second-World/dp/1911512269 the profiles are poor, but the rest is very informative. @Dmitry neat model, 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, 28ZComeback said: Beautiful and accurate finish. Which number Gunze? RLM-76 + NG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Troy Smith said: Spit vert no2_zps8sciyndv by losethekibble, on Flickr is the only post war VVS Spitfire photo I have seen, looks to be green over light blue, but could be dark grey uppers. Seems that just after the war most planes got repainted, maybe to keep ground crew busy, or for victory parades. But who know what else happened.....until more photos leak out, if they even exist! these are a post war British modification. about 1,500! mostly MkIX's, used by air defence units, PVO, in 1945, 27 out of 81 PVO units were equipped with Spitfire's, sadly photos are very very scarce. The one above is the only one I know of showing a full repaint. The best overview on the subject is this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lend-Lease-Soviet-Aviation-Second-World/dp/1911512269 the profiles are poor, but the rest is very informative. @Dmitry neat model, Thank You Friend Imported aircraft at parades in the USSR were never shown. Spitfires were out of sight after the war. Some of them may have been repainted, others may have remained in British colors. Some solid secrets. Here's an example TASHKENT SUMMER 1951 DOUGLAS BOSTON A-20C(?), Сartographic Novosibirsk Squadron. But "СССР-Ф24Х", such a number, it seems, was not there according to the documents. And the planes were A-20G.....Сolor is not clear... Green? Russian 4БО? The photo is genuine. My grandfather is here (left) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Dmitry this is a historical and important to all Russian aviation historians. Any idea of the nose configuration--was it modified A-20G for cartographic work? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Dmitry said: DOUGLAS BOSTON A-20C(?) Great photo Dmitry! ! I can't see a turret, so an A-20C is possible, though the VSS was the main user of the A-20, using all the variants? I have seen B, C, G and J in photos. @Sydhuey maybe able to add more. The book I link above does mention the still widespread use of Lend Lease aircraft in the 1950's, including how the P-39 and P-63 became important trainers for jet pilots because of their tricycle under carriage. Book not to hand, so can't check what is said about the A-20 post war. best wishes Troy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, 28ZComeback said: Dmitry this is a historical and important to all Russian aviation historians. Any idea of the nose configuration--was it modified A-20G for cartographic work? I think it is A-20C. Rear turret visible. Glass noss A-20C was just suitable for aerial photography Although my grandfather spoke about the A-20G.....There were 20 different Bostons in this squad. Another would be to find the tail number of the USSR - Ф 24Х. Third number unknown Make sure to make the model 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Cool looking Spitfire Dmitry and some interesting additional information. thanks! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydhuey Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) A-20B or C, open gun position , smaller intake of the B/C , G ran a larger intake incorporating a tropical filter going back from front of engine cowl, also G's were only solid nose , Glass nose didn't come in till the J model which had a turret, only real way to distinguish is to have the nose uncovered to see if it is a stepped (B) or slopped (C) nose. Edited September 8, 2021 by Sydhuey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 This is an amazing model, Dmitry! I have never seen a Spitfire in this livery. Red stars on the upper wings, unusual for VVS aircraft, add a touch of color! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 A very nice Spitfire in somewhat unusual markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Sydhuey said: A-20B or C, open gun position , smaller intake of the B/C , G ran a larger intake incorporating a tropical filter going back from front of engine cowl, also G's were only solid nose , Glass nose didn't come in till the J model which had a turret, only real way to distinguish is to have the nose uncovered to see if it is a stepped (B) or slopped (C) nose. A lot of unclear Serial number unknown. The number was painted over on the tail Another riddle: Novosibirsk Cartografic Squadron A-20 Bostons 1946-1952 СССР- Ф-211 СССР- Ф-212 СССР- Ф-220 СССР-Ф-227 СССР-Ф-256 СССР-Ф-289 СССР-Ф-293 СССР-Ф-299 СССР-Ф-300 СССР-Ф-283 СССР-Ф-284 СССР-Ф-341 СССР-Ф-342 СССР-Ф-344 СССР-Ф-225 СССР-Ф-237 СССР-Ф-286 СССР-Ф-330 СССР-Ф-378 СССР-Ф-379 СССР-Ф-380 Where is CCCР -Ф- 24(X)? And also A-20 B / C? Only very brave guys could fly this in 1951. The plane is clearly front-line, it is 10 years old. And there are no spare parts 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Roman Schilhart said: This is an amazing model, Dmitry! I have never seen a Spitfire in this livery. Red stars on the upper wings, unusual for VVS aircraft, add a touch of color! Roman, thank you! Red stars on top of the Lend-Lease planes were typical during the war (Spit, P-39), Americans painted stars on the wings both the right and left. After the war (1946), the VVS adopted a top-star design. And full of gray coloring. "А-36г" gloss blue-gray paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Dmitry--did your grandfather describe the cartographic missions or locations? Did they travel to the Far East or southern border? Any border encounters with Americans, Brits or Chinese? Sorry for hijacking the thread. Topic is fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Looks lovely in those colours and markings! I do like seeing familiar aircraft in unfamiliar colour schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianj1uk Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Dear Dmitry, What a lovely build of a subject not known to me before. I have flown over your area many times and have been struck by its beauty and vastness. I have also often wondered how many things are out there to be found in the future. I never before thought that might include a Spitfire! I look forward to seeing your next creation. best wishes from The Netherlands! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Lovely Job on an early ICM model, great work it looks lovely. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 11 hours ago, 28ZComeback said: Dmitry--did your grandfather describe the cartographic missions or locations? Did they travel to the Far East or southern border? Any border encounters with Americans, Brits or Chinese? Sorry for hijacking the thread. Topic is fascinating. I did not specifically study this topic. The range was not that great. They did not fly along the borders There were several cartographic aviation units. Each had its own part of the territory of the USSR A lot of these Bostons crashed. Fate and crew names are not always clear 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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