Stikpusher Posted February 11, 2024 Report Posted February 11, 2024 So I started this kit back in November 2011 for a Spitfire GB on FSM. Needless to say it did not get finished in a timely manner, and was resumed and sidelined multiple times over the years. A few months ago I decided to knuckle down on this, and this past week I was finally able to get it over the finish line finally yesterday. This is ICM's 1/48 kit, and there are parts in there to make many different variants of the late Merlin Spitfires. The kit includes a nice engine on its mounts, but that is also the kit's weakness, as the cowling cannot be built around the engine. I was able to get the bottom and side panels on, but not the top... This boxing also included a set of ground crew and standing pilot figures, along with a few accessory items. I added an Eduard PE seat harness, and replaced the kit decals with a set from Aeromaster. Paint used were Humbrol Enamel (underside) & Acrylic (topside) for the main colors. All in all this was a nice kit, and I do look forward to doing another with the engine fully exposed, and adding some plumbing to really dress it up nicely! Thanks for looking, comments & critiques are welcomed. 1
Jmarc Posted February 11, 2024 Report Posted February 11, 2024 LLLLLLLLLLLLLooking great , we do not see this version build often , well done SIR and thank you for sharing it with us, it's quite appreciated !
StuartMont Posted February 11, 2024 Report Posted February 11, 2024 Very cool looking Spitfire. 13 years, I’m impressed you never let it go. Can you tell me what color that is for the underside? I don’t think I have seen that before.
ghodges Posted February 11, 2024 Report Posted February 11, 2024 Superb Spitfire! I think the extended wing tips give it a bit more elegance than the regular winged versions. I also like your diorama display as it makes it appear the top cowl was left off by choice, and not by any kit deficiency. Thanks for sharing! Gil
Stikpusher Posted February 11, 2024 Author Report Posted February 11, 2024 Thanks for looking in and your kind feedback guys! Jean, I don't recall coming across any Mk. VII builds before. They are always overshadowed by the more numerous WWII variants... Mk.I, V, VIII, IX, XIV, etc... Stuart, I have about two dozen old shelf queens left to complete. I try to knock out a few every year, and have knocked it down from over three dozen of five years ago... The bottom color is PRU Blue, using Humbrol 144 for that shade. Gil, I agree about the extended wing tips. As far as the diorama display goes, I had to figure something out to deal with the fact you can't close up the cowling completely around the engine. 1
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