Tail-Dragon Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) I'm working on three 1/48 Spit V's flown in Malta, two Vc's and a Vb. The painting has started on the three scheme's, all based on the "A" pattern, but all different. Beurling's Vc, BR301, UF*S is in the traditional "A" scheme with an Azure belly, and will now be oversprayed with heavily thinned USN blue-grey, Buck McNair's Vb AB264, GN*H, is also in an "A" scheme, but with the colors reversed, and a Sky belly. It now needs the Sand oversprayed with a mixed grey, and the Vc BP966, T*H, is in the Renfrew pattern Temperate Sea scheme (based on Paul Lucas's research and articles) (it's a good time to stay in my modelling room, as the temperature outside this morning was -44c with wind chill! I might stay in here till spring!) ... my high tech paint rack! Previous build log ... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235100466-triple-148-spitfire-v-build-spit-vb-and-vc-updated-dec-21/ Thanks for looking, Colin Edited January 8, 2022 by Tail-Dragon more details 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 They look really good; I’ll follow along with your progress 👏 -44…. Eeek. That’s definitely not shorts weather….! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Good to see further progress onvthese three. Great paintwork. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) ... and more painting done. I redid the Sea scheme as the contrast was too stark, to my mind it's better now. I'm surprised at how much the USN blue-grey altered the desert scheme. The photos don't do it justice, it's more blueish in real life. Next will be the chipping and pinwash. Hopefully when I start wearing away the surface paint, the base coat of sand will be more visible. Edited January 9, 2022 by Tail-Dragon 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 They look flippin fantastic, great job on these schemes. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 I did a bit of 'aging' on the Vb. All the photo's I've seen of the Malta aircraft show heavy wear and grime. Hope you like so far... Colin 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 ... more chipping done, now for dirt and decals! the end is in sight! Colin 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Ive got a Malta based Vb in the wings also. I do love these schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 After being absorbed by other projects, I finally got around to decaling my Malta Spits. (I hate decaling!) "Buck" McNair's Vb ... ... and a Vc, finished in the 'Renfrew' Sea scheme (as per the Paul Lucas research) ... now to flat coat and dirty them up a bit! Colin 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Well done Colin, excellent painting and weathering jobs. Bravo! 👏 Even if you hate decaling, looks like it went great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTiger435 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Very nice, love these exotic looking schemes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hi Colin, Looking fantastic! I'm approaching the finish line with my own Malta pair. Look forward to the finished result - I'm sure they'll be up to your usual high standard, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 They do look lovely, great job. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) I've finally got around to finishing the first of the 3, the temperate sea scheme finished BP966, T*H. Now on to the other two... Build story here ... Malta Spit build part 1 Spitfire Mk Vc, BP966, was originally manufactured in the desert scheme, then routed to Renfrew, Scotland for shipment to Malta. While there, it was refinished in the temperate sea scheme (as per a misunderstood Malta request), and shipped to Malta on operation Calendar, to serve with 249 Squadron. Hope you like, two more to go! Colin Edited June 2, 2022 by Tail-Dragon 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Oh yes, that's cool. Very cool indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 Finally finished a second one, BR301 US*F . Lots of photo's on 'Ready for inspection" Thanks for looking, Colin 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I love a malta spit, and these are fantastic, looking forward to the third one, bucks is a favourite of mine. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) I've finally finished the third Malta Spit, 'Buck' McNair's Vb. The completed trio ... ... thanks for looking, Colin Edited June 18, 2022 by Tail-Dragon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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