AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Spitfire Mk1A R6626 603 Squadron RAF Hornchurch August 1940Flt. Off. 'Ras' Berry Built for the Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Group Build On the 31st of August 1940 Flt. Off. 'Ras' Berry took off from RAF Hornchurch at just before 18:00 to intercept an incoming raid. The pilots of 603 Squadron intercepted the Messerschmitt escorts of I/JG3 over South London. In a confused, running dogfight Flt. Off.Berry caught and shot down the Messerscmitt Bf109 flown by Oblt. Helmut Rau at 18:45. The Messerscmitt crash landed on the beach at Shoeburyness where the pilot was taken prisoner unhurt. * Kit manufacture:Tamiya * Scale: 1/48 * Type: Spitfire Mk1A * Extras used: Scratch built stand, Propblurs propeller * Paints and colours used: Xtracrylics, Tmaiya and Citadel Metallics * Other info: Full build is HERE Edited August 9, 2010 by Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Very nice model Mish. Great idea and well posed. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlstavros Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Nice Spit...I particularly like the retracting undercart and spinning prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Great climb out shot, the prop looks very effective. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Nicely done Mish, I do like those props too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoslord Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 this is pretty damn cool!!! great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Very nice , and as I said before very original Mish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Nicely done Mish. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks guys, I'm really pleased with this one. Still room for improvement though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Very well done, Mish, that's a beautiful spit. Beware of the stall, such a climb attitude straight after takeoff! The horn must be blowing like hell in the pit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Propeller moves! I love it! Nice to see how you can celebrate BoB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 That one's the money shot, right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Neat work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I love this model. wish it was mine! Rowan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Now that is rather nice Mish. Well posed etc - Like it Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Very nicely done Mish. The pose captures the scrambling Spitfire very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Nice, clean build, Mish. I particularly like the way you've captured the uneven gear retraction sequence so visible in photos or film of Spitfire take-offs. Very atmospheric. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo33 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Very nice Mish - nice to see a Spit' in take-off.....very evocative... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davec_24 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Nice work! I particularly like the way you've managed to capture the asymmetry of the undercarriage retraction in that model. I suppose as Antoine said, the pitch attitude (plus positive elevator at the same time) might not bode well in real-life, but to be honest a flatter pitch attitude probably wouldn't look as good in terms of the finished piece. I often toyed with doing something like this as I love the way the gear come up on the Spit, and I think you have demonstrated that the idea works well in capable hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) Oh well done Mish. I can really sense the movement and urgency in that pose Regards Bruce Edited August 12, 2010 by pacificmustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 looks FAB mish well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thanks guys, I'm really pleased with this one. Still room for improvement though. We are our own greatest critics....... Needless to say, I agree with the masses, this is an excellent representation of an unusual pose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookedmouth Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 That's a nice job; and (to me) an unusual pose, well executed. Have a bun and a nice cup of tea on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabspat Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 OMG mish that is fantastic build. I dare you to do a F-16 like that . Kidding aside that is beautiful congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 None too shabby Mish...I like the pose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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