Dunny Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Hi All, My latest completion is Tamiya's beautiful 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IXc. As many of you know this is a superb kit, and it's out of my normal 1:48 comfort zone. Although I was severely tempted to model the kit scheme EN398 JE*J, as flown by Wg Cdr Johnnie Johnson, I ended up modelling as MJ586, as flown by P/O Pierre Clostermann, whilst he was part of 602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn, which formed part of 2 TAF based at Longues sur Mer during July 1944. Here's a couple of pics of the aircraft: And here's Clostermann in the cockpit: Here is the WIP thread if anyone is interested: I added a few extras for this build: The Montex mask set depicts another of Clostermann's aircraft MH526, so I had to be a little creative in cobbling together the aircraft serial number! Anyway, on with the pics: Here's a couple of the engine from the WIP: I'm glad to have finally got this one over the line - it's a superb kit and I really don't feel that I've done it justice, but it's turned out all right! Thanks for looking, Roger 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire madman Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) Very nice Job well done 👍 Edited September 19, 2021 by Spitfire madman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, Spitfire madman said: Very nice Job well done 👍 Thank you sir - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Lovely job, it's a great kit. The Montex masks certainly make a difference, I must have a go with some. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Excellent Spitfire, very well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Great looking Spitfire there Roger, beautiful job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Cracking work Roger, this turned out really well fella, hopefully a Mojo booster too. Looks absolutely lovely. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Is this the latest trend or am I having troubles with my eyes? Shouldn't it be painted dark green instead of olive drab? Otherwise it's a lovely tribute to P. Clostermann. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Josip said: Is this the latest trend or am I having troubles with my eyes? Shouldn't it be painted dark green instead of olive drab? Otherwise it's a lovely tribute to P. Clostermann. Thanks for the kind words Josip. It may be the lighting, as it is painted using Tamiya XF81 Dark Green, Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 15 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Lovely job, it's a great kit. The Montex masks certainly make a difference, I must have a go with some. Pete Thanks very much Pete - they are a bit of a fiddle but they do add another level, Cheers, Roger 13 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Excellent Spitfire, very well done 👍 12 hours ago, russ c said: Great looking Spitfire there Roger, beautiful job 11 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Cracking work Roger, this turned out really well fella, hopefully a Mojo booster too. Looks absolutely lovely. Chris Thanks for the kind words gents - much appreciated! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Excellent result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doccur Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I love it! I’ll have to get my hands on one! You’d say it worth the expense? Ash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 31 minutes ago, Doccur said: I love it! I’ll have to get my hands on one! You’d say it worth the expense? Ash Ash, There is no doubt it's not a cheap kit, but it is superb. Highly recommended although the cowling engineering can be problematic. Good luck with it - look forward to seeing a WIP! Cheers, Roger 38 minutes ago, Redshift said: Excellent result. 15 minutes ago, Flight Line Media said: Great work! Thanks for sharing it. Thanks for the kind words gents! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 9/19/2021 at 6:20 PM, Dunny said: I really don't feel that I've done it justice Can't see why you feel that. On 9/19/2021 at 6:20 PM, Dunny said: but it's turned out all right! My word it did, nice one indeed. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, stevehnz said: Can't see why you feel that. My word it did, nice one indeed. 👍 Steve. Thanks for the kind words Steve - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Well done, I like it 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Superb Roger!!!!! Very nice all around!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 52 minutes ago, Roberto said: Well done, I like it 👍 18 minutes ago, Sky Keg said: Superb Roger!!!!! Very nice all around!!!! Mike Many thanks for the kind words! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 An absolute beaut. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 hours ago, Gatesy64 said: An absolute beaut. Well done. Thanks for the kind words Gatesy - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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