Dunny Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Hi All, My latest completion is Eduard's relatively new-tool Spitfire Mk.IIa, completed as P7840 of 340 (Free French) Sqn, based at RAF Turnhouse, Ayr in December 1941. P7840 was the thirteenth of seventeen Spitfires donated by the Belfast Evening Telegraph Spitfire Fund, and was titled 'Mountains o' Mourne'. Here's a couple of photos of the aircraft and the squadron (kindly provided by @Troy Smith - images for discussion only and will be removed on request). The scheme attracted me as it unusually has the aircraft in DFS with the earlier Rotol spinner and type A.1 roundels. In addition my Father-in-Law hails from Dromara which sits at the foot of the aforementioned mountains. 340 Sqn was formed in November 1941 as part of Le Groupe de Chasse IV/2 (Fighter Group 4-2) "Île-de-France", flying defensive patrols from Turnhouse until moving further south in 1942, at which point they re-equipped with Mk.Vbs. The scheme was therefore only applied to the aircraft for a relatively short time, and my light weathering of the model reflects this. Here's the WIP if anybody is interested: The model was completed mostly OOB (as it was Profipack that adds a few extras!), although with the national markings (mostly) with home-cut stencils. Like most Eduard kits the detail is superb, but with some unnecessarily fiddly elements - as an example the radiator assembly consists of 12 pieces including 2 PE radiator grills (a bit much for 1:48?). Anyway, on with the photos: Finally, a couple of group shots to show the evolution of the beast (from R-L Airfix Mk.Ia, Eduard Mk.IIa, Tamiya Mk.Vc, Airfix FR Mk.XIVe - all have their own WIPs and RFIs if anyone is interested, and still plenty of gaps to fill in the collection, although these have all been completed in the last year or so): I've very much enjoyed learning more about this interim mark of the Spitfire, and bringing this unusual scheme to life. Thanks for all who have added kind words and encouragement along the way - it has been much appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger Edited January 25, 2023 by Dunny Photo added 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Lovely build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Turned out a beauty Roger Cheers, Stew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Greg B said: Lovely build 1 hour ago, Stew Dapple said: Turned out a beauty Roger Cheers, Stew Thanks for the kind words chaps - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Another beauty, Roger. and an impressive group. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Another fine Spitfire to add to the squadron. Beautifully made, painted and weathered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Great work on this one Roger, looks stunning. A very enjoyable build thread too. The group photos are lovely too, making a very impressive line up. All cracking models. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 40 minutes ago, Fritag said: Another beauty, Roger. and an impressive group. Thanks very much Steve - don't think I can beat your recent group though!! 38 minutes ago, MRMRL said: Another fine Spitfire to add to the squadron. Beautifully made, painted and weathered. Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! 36 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Great work on this one Roger, looks stunning. A very enjoyable build thread too. The group photos are lovely too, making a very impressive line up. All cracking models. Chris Thanks Chris, for the kind words and the support along the way! Cheers, Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Excellent work Roger, well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 54 minutes ago, GREG DESTEC said: Excellent work Roger, well done 👍 Thanks very much Greg! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Another belter to join the stable. Beautiful work Roger. Loving the family photo. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Lovely job Roger, really smart! And plenty of Spitfire marks still to go at! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Amazing job, it looks fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 10 hours ago, AliGauld said: Another belter to join the stable. Beautiful work Roger. Loving the family photo. Cheers, Alistair Thanks very much Alistair - despite the self-inflicted errors I have enjoyed it! 1 hour ago, Dave Slowbuild said: Lovely job Roger, really smart! And plenty of Spitfire marks still to go at! Thanks Dave - the Spit is the gift that keeps on giving! 1 hour ago, Pantherhawk27263 said: Amazing job, it looks fantastic. Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire madman Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Excellent build very well done 👍 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, Spitfire madman said: Excellent build very well done 👍 👏 Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Top work as always Roger Youve done great job on a great kit! What’s next? James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, franky boy said: Top work as always Roger Youve done great job on a great kit! What’s next? James Thanks very much James! I've just started another lovely Airfix Beaufort to be completed as a Mk.Ia, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Cracking Spitfire model. The only geographical correction in your description is that RAF Turnhouse was Edinburgh and not Ayr. Edinburgh is on the East coast of Scotland and Ayr is the West. The RAF station at Ayr was called Heathfield adjacent to Prestwick Airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Great looking Spitfire. Was a delight looking at your WIP as I am struggling to complete the new Tamiya Spitfire. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 A special treat to see them all together 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Gordon J said: Cracking Spitfire model. The only geographical correction in your description is that RAF Turnhouse was Edinburgh and not Ayr. Edinburgh is on the East coast of Scotland and Ayr is the West. The RAF station at Ayr was called Heathfield adjacent to Prestwick Airport. Thanks very much Gordon - appreciate the correction! 9 hours ago, georgeusa said: Great looking Spitfire. Was a delight looking at your WIP as I am struggling to complete the new Tamiya Spitfire. Thanks for sharing. Thanks very much George - the Tamiya kit is a cracker! 3 hours ago, Winded Penguin said: A special treat to see them all together 👍 Thanks WP - plenty of opportunity for filling the gaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Hi , superb job indeed ! And your "family" looks so nice and very inspiring !! thank you for sharing !! Cheers !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Well done. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 5 hours ago, François Escudé said: Hi , superb job indeed ! And your "family" looks so nice and very inspiring !! thank you for sharing !! Cheers !! Thanks for the kind words Francois! 2 hours ago, MACALAIN said: Well done. Alain Thanks very much Alain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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