Spitfire Mk. VII in 1/48 scale by ICM.

[Radio Ga-ga]

As a tribute to a recently deceased modeller on another forum, all modellers from that forum are being asked to build a Spitfire, as this was the last kit he built. My chosen model is the Mark VII  High Altitude. ICM have done a good job with the kit, but the only colour references show the Spit in a medium grey livery with a flat light blue underside. My question is, was the Mk VII ever flown in a standard camouflage, or was it only used in the grey livery? Any information will be appreciated.

[Troy Smith]

2 hours ago, Radio Ga-ga said:

the Spit in a medium grey livery with a flat light blue underside.

High Altitude scheme, Medium Sea Grey uppers with PRU Blue underside.    

These are the actual paint names.

I really recommend reading this

https://boxartden.com/reference/gallery/index.php/Camouflage-Markings/Supermarine-Spitfire

2 hours ago, Radio Ga-ga said:

My question is, was the Mk VII ever flown in a standard camouflage, or was it only used in the grey livery? Any information will be appreciated.

Yes. 

They were flown in Day Fighter Scheme.   Dark Green/Ocean Grey over Medium Sea Grey.    

the top two on this sheet are Mk.VII

https://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev3/2401-2500/rev2447-Barracuda-BC48004/00.shtm

 

the 124 sq plane is in temporary Operation Starkey markings. 

 

HTH

[Radio Ga-ga]

Thanks for your comments. They do explain a !ot.