I'm afraid, Dave. - 1/48 Airfix Supermarine Spitfire TR.9 - Finished

[AliGauld]

I've had this at the top of the pile since it was released recently.

My only problem was which scheme to go for as I quite fancied the Irish Air Corps version.

All green, well maintained and kept scrupulously clean, but my Nephew had other ideas.

He is a huge fan of the Battle of Britain film and so I have had my orders to do this as the filming platform.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll try and get started with this tomorrow.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[bigbadbadge]

Ooooooo yeah as Randy said, looking forward to this one Alistair.   Got one in the stash too, not sure what scheme to do though, might look to do one of the Aero Legends machines I see at Headcorn,  they pass us close by where we park our cars for the brilliant Retros meets and take off just a bit further away, got some great video  footage of ghe taxying and taking off, the noise is wonderful. I just had to get one.

Chris

 

[AliGauld]

2 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said:

Ooooooo yeah as Randy said, looking forward to this one Alistair.   Got one in the stash too, not sure what scheme to do though, might look to do one of the Aero Legends machines I see at Headcorn,  they pass us close by where we park our cars for the brilliant Retros meets and take off just a bit further away, got some great video  footage of ghe taxying and taking off, the noise is wonderful. I just had to get one.

Chris

 

Looking forward too Chris,

Although I will admit to being very jealous about you getting to see and hear them so close by. 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[bigbadbadge]

8 minutes ago, AliGauld said:

Looking forward too Chris,

Although I will admit to being very jealous about you getting to see and hear them so close by. 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Oh mate cars and planes, absolutely awesome,  all we need is some trains and it would be a dream day. 

I am just waiting to see if any appropriate decals come out for any of them. 

Chris

[amos brierley]

1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said:

cars and planes, absolutely awesome,  all we need is some trains and it would be a dream day. 

I miss John Candy,   I watch this film regularly, makes me 🤣. 

[marvinneko]

Are you gonna call her Daisy?  

[psdavidson]

proabably a bad idea following this

It'll make me want to buy one .....

 

[AliGauld]

17 hours ago, marvinneko said:

Are you gonna call her Daisy?  

Very possibly. 

 

12 hours ago, psdavidson said:

proabably a bad idea following this

It'll make me want to buy one .....

 

Oh I don't know it might just put you off 😉

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[2996 Victor]

I've been eyeing up this kit as well, trying to think of an excuse for one  so I'll pull up a chair, if I may. Great choice of scheme, as well!

 

Cheers,

Mark

[AliGauld]

9 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said:

I've been eyeing up this kit as well, trying to think of an excuse for one  so I'll pull up a chair, if I may. Great choice of scheme, as well!

 

Cheers,

Mark

Welcome aboard Mark.

Should be a fun ride.

Plastic for the tub has been cut and I'm just trying to find the time to get some paint down.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Biggles87]

Following closely.

Heven’t got one yet, but it won’t be long. I’m hoping that someone will come up with a conversion for the low rear canopy, then I will build the aircraft I was lucky enough to fly in 6 years ago.

 

John. 🇺🇦

[AliGauld]

39 minutes ago, Biggles87 said:

Following closely.

Heven’t got one yet, but it won’t be long. I’m hoping that someone will come up with a conversion for the low rear canopy, then I will build the aircraft I was lucky enough to fly in 6 years ago.

 

John. 🇺🇦

Welcome aboard John,

I do hope they do bring out a conversion for you.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[AliGauld]

Ok, about time I got started properly here.

 

Firstly there is some surgery required.

 

 

 

And then a dry fit.

 

 

There will be a tiny bit of blending required which will be down to me not being able to cut in a straight line even when it's made simple for me.

 

I built up as many of the bits as I was comfortable with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flung some primer around.

 

 

 

 

Then some Interior Grey Green and when dry a little brush work.

 

 

 

 

That will do for just now.

There may be a little more when I surface tomorrow.

 

 

 

A shout out to @bigbadbadge and @Paul Lucas for heading me in the right direction regarding the underside colour.

Duck Egg Blue has been ordered up and will be here in time when I get to that stage.

I'll also need to cut some masks for the codes.

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[bigbadbadge]

Looking good Alistair,  excited about seeing this one.  Thanks for the mention too

Great progress fella

Chris

[AliGauld]

Thanks Chris,

You pointed me in the right direction so thank you.

 

Codes designed and cut.

 

I've just cut the letters without any outline boxes as I intend to paint white on the fuselage and then put the masks on and paint the rest of the colours.

 

And I had time to get a little glue on.

 

 

 

Still a couple of touch ups needed but certainly closer to gluing the tub together.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[bigbadbadge]

Oh yes Alistair,  looking good. 

Chris

[AliGauld]

3 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said:

Oh yes Alistair,  looking good. 

Chris

Thanks Chris,

It fits together rather nicely.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Biggles87]

Looks like it’ll be a pretty quick job at the rate you’re going.
Converting it to the low canopy version shouldn’t be all that difficult but I’m getting lazy in my old age, and my manual dexterity is not what it used to be.

 

John. 🇺🇦
PS: Where’s the bread bin?

[Marklo]

Nice. I really need to get one especially as it comes with the Air Corp scheme. It’ll sit nicely with my, Walrus, Brisfit, Lysander, Vampire and Gladiator. Hmm must get my Martynsyde finished too…

[patjb]

Following this, but mine will be in Irish Air Corps markings. I like the green colour scheme in the box, but will I be tempted with the silver Irish Air Corps markings on the Xtradecal sheet.......resist buying them decals!

[AliGauld]

On 07/07/2025 at 17:00, Biggles87 said:

Looks like it’ll be a pretty quick job at the rate you’re going.
Converting it to the low canopy version shouldn’t be all that difficult but I’m getting lazy in my old age, and my manual dexterity is not what it used to be.

 

John. 🇺🇦
PS: Where’s the bread bin?

It might make the odd guest appearance. 😉

 

3 minutes ago, patjb said:

Following this, but mine will be in Irish Air Corps markings. I like the green colour scheme in the box, but will I be tempted with the silver Irish Air Corps markings on the Xtradecal sheet.......resist buying them decals!

Welcome aboard.

I fear the temptation may prove too much. 

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[AliGauld]

Some more paint, glue and a wee wash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First time I've tried the UV Resin in the dial thing and rather pleased with the result.

 

With that lot done I should manage to get her buttoned up tomorrow.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Mals Way]

4 minutes ago, AliGauld said:

First time I've tried the UV Resin in the dial thing and rather pleased with the result.

Cheers,

Alistair

 

Yep, ive been using UV resin for a while and it is great to use for IP glass

 

i even use it to glue details on clear parts, and even canopy and alot of other things as long the UV light can reach the whole.

[bigbadbadge]

Looks fantastic Alistair,  great work and progress fella. 

Chris

[AliGauld]

1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said:

Looks fantastic Alistair,  great work and progress fella. 

Chris

Thanks Chris,

Should get it buttoned up tomorrow and then see where I go from there.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair