Czech Spitfire IX

[Col.]

Was searching around for other stuff and came across a set of Tally ho! decals for post-war Czech Spitfire IXs. The scheme really caught my eye and was wondering if you Spitfire experts could clear up some questions for me.

Tally ho decals show what I think are Spitfire IXe; am I right?

If so what would the best option for an easy but accurate build in - preferably - 72nd or 48th?

Although there is a huge list of projects backing up and the Spitfire isn't my normal subject area it seems like a quick and colourful change could do my modelling the power of good.

Edit to make more sense :duh:

Edited January 5, 2010 by Col.

[phat trev]

Was searching around for other stuff and came across a set of Tally ho! decals for post-war Czech Spitfire IXs. The scheme really caught my eye and was wondering if you Spitfire experts could clear up some questions for me.

Tally ho decals show what I think are Spitfire IXe; am I right?

If so what would the best option for an easy but accurate build in - preferably - 72nd or 48th?

Although there is a huge list of projects backing up and the Spitfire isn't my normal subject area it seems like a quick and colourful change could do my modelling the power of good.

Edit to make more sense :duh:

It should be easy to make a MkIXe, it involves moving the cannon blisters on top of the MkIXc wing around, ie stubs inboard cannon outboard and a little surgery to correct the cartridge cutes below.

there are a few other small differences but have a read of this site http://www.spitfiresite.com/reference/vari...re-wings-01.htm

[Martin_C]

Czechoslovak Spitfires were version LF Mk. IXE. They were new planes, Czechoslovak Sq. (310,312,313) got them in summer 1945 before departure to Czechoslovakia.

http://www.consit.cz/sl/eng/csl2_1.html

Martin

Edited January 6, 2010 by Martin_C

[MikeC]

Definitely IXe. Best IX kit on the market is the ICM imo. For a bit of inspiration here's my Czech Spit made from same, using Carpena decals, depicting an example from the Letecka Vojenska Akademie at Hradec Kralove in 1946.

Edit for typo!

Edited January 6, 2010 by MikeC

[Edgar]

According to "Spitfire International," the Czech Air Force had 77 Spitfires, of which MH750, MJ572, MJ752, MK135, MK257, MK119 were IXc, and the others, in the PL, PT, PV, SL, TB, and TE ranges were all L.F.IXe. All had the Merlin 66, so there were no XVIs hiding among them.

Edgar

[Col.]

Thanks for all the information chaps. Picked up the Airfix BBMF set today so now have a Mk IX to play with, to say nothing of two XIXs, a V and their Hurricane.

I'll have a proper look at the IX later but it seems to be engineered in such a way to allow building several sub-types. There are different wing tips, rudders and upper wing bulges.

[Martin_C]

According to "Spitfire International," the Czech Air Force had 77 Spitfires, of which MH750, MJ572, MJ752, MK135, MK257, MK119 were IXc, and the others, in the PL, PT, PV, SL, TB, and TE ranges were all L.F.IXe. All had the Merlin 66, so there were no XVIs hiding among them.

Edgar

Czechoslovak Air Force never had any IXc plane! Version IXc was used by Czechoslovak squadrons only in the UK during the WW II.

[Col.]

Fortunately I want to build an example used in post-war service by the police (and we think the punishment for speeding is harsh here!?!) so going with the L.F. IXe the decal guide illustrates.

Sorry I didn't mention this earlier gents, may have helped avoid some confusion or extra work.

[Miggers]

Fortunately I want to build an example used in post-war service by the police (and we think the punishment for speeding is harsh here!?!) so going with the L.F. IXe the decal guide illustrates.

Sorry I didn't mention this earlier gents, may have helped avoid some confusion or extra work.

Can't really see a Spit in blue and yellow reflective squares with a blue strobe on the wings and fuselage spine,besides

wold hear the "Ellow-Ellow,Ellow-Ellow two tones above the roar of the engine,

would the pilot be able to fit a pointy hat under the cockpit hood ???

I know,

Mark

[airbus320]

I did mine in the original delivery markings, well actually a post war warbird in the same colours. IIRC this aircraft was one of the original batch and was an IXe.

Chris

[Col.]

Very nice build Chris. What kit and scale is she?

[olda homola]

Thanks for all the information chaps. Picked up the Airfix BBMF set today so now have a Mk IX to play with, to say nothing of two XIXs, a V and their Hurricane.

I'll have a proper look at the IX later but it seems to be engineered in such a way to allow building several sub-types. There are different wing tips, rudders and upper wing bulges.

Czechoslovak Air Force never had any IXc plane! Version IXc was used by Czechoslovak squadrons only in the UK during the WW II.

Sorry, but this is not 100% true...At least MH758 was with "C" wing, delivered on Dec.1946..

Edited January 27, 2010 by olda homola

[phat trev]

SL633 was a Czech machine and is being restored to fly in England for a private collection in the US. It's got a reallly interesting history as it has flown for the RAF, CzAF and the Burmese AirForce.