Dave's ICM 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VII

[Dave Ward]

One of several 1/48 Spitfires from ICM, This one is a bit different - extended wingtips & tail and a unusual colour scheme.
Sprue shots

Decals, transparencies & AM pilot:

Instructions b&w line diagrams ( some a bit small )


Two colour schemes, both Medium Sea Grey over Azure Blue

A few detail shots

I have a Eduard PE set for the Hasegawa Mk.IX - The IX was a VII with a later engine - I'll see if the bits fit the ICM model..................

That's it - all ready for the GB to start!
Dave

[peterairfix]

Plenty of detail on that one I am looking forward to seeing your build.

[Dave Ward]

Plenty of detail on that one I am looking forward to seeing your build.

Peter,
I won't be using any of the engine detail, just enough to locate the exhaust stubs & propeller shaft - I've done one ICM Spitfire before & trying to use the engine complete in the fuselage is like herding cats!
Dave

[adt70hk]

Looks good on the sprue!!!

[The Smythe Meister]

Peter,
I won't be using any of the engine detail, just enough to locate the exhaust stubs & propeller shaft - I've done one ICM Spitfire before & trying to use the engine complete in the fuselage is like herding cats!
Dave

"Herding Cats".... Never heard that one before....
.... Love it!!!

[Tim Marlow]

"Herding Cats".... Never heard that one before....
.... Love it!!! :smiling3:

You mean you’ve never seen this Andy…..

[The Smythe Meister]

You mean you’ve never seen this Andy…..

NOPE.... Not til now!......
..... Cat`s ain`t my thing at all to be honest,horrible little parasites IMHO:dizzy:..... but that is quite funny!! :thumb2:

[The Smythe Meister]

..... Very sorry to having contributing to the derailment of your thread Dave:disappointed2:......
...... Getting back on course now mind...... SO .......
Looks like you have a cracking little kit there.... not seen that particular mk before,so find it very interesting:thumb2:,
I see you have a couple other builds on the go at the moment,but hopefully you`ll manage to find the time to crack on with this one,
Cheers for now,
Andy

[Dave Ward]

..... Very sorry to having contributing to the derailment of your thread Dave:disappointed2:......
...... Getting back on course now mind...... SO .......
Looks like you have a cracking little kit there.... not seen that particular mk before,so find it very interesting:thumb2:,
I see you have a couple other builds on the go at the moment,but hopefully you`ll manage to find the time to crack on with this one,
Cheers for now,
Andy

Andy,
my Tuscaloosa will be finished in the next day or so, so I'll be moving on - I might just start with the Spitfire Floatplane rather than the Mk.VII - I'll open both the boxes tomorrow & see if one talks to me!
Dave

[BarryW]

An interesting one this, Dave. I will be looking in.

[Geoffers]

Good luck with your build Dave :thumb2:

Geoff.

[Ian M]

Interesting scheme. The plan of dropping the motor parts is a good one. I have built a couple of ICM Spitfires and building them sans motor is the way to go.
I made up some plastic card 'shelves' to hold the exhaust stacks. You will need the mounting frame though to hold the panels in place and have a place to glue them to!

[Dave Ward]

Interesting scheme. The plan of dropping the motor parts is a good one. I have built a couple of ICM Spitfires and building them sans motor is the way to go.
I made up some plastic card 'shelves' to hold the exhaust stacks. You will need the mounting frame though to hold the panels in place and have a place to glue them to!

Ian,
yes, the first ICM Spitfire I built, I tried to fit the whole lot in! Not a good idea - I spent ages chopping bits off that engine & dry fitting the cowling. I know better now!
Dave

[The Smythe Meister]

Ian,
yes, the first ICM Spitfire I built, I tried to fit the whole lot in! Not a good idea - I spent ages chopping bits off that engine & dry fitting the cowling. I know better now!
Dave

Hmm, picking up some useful tips here for when I start my ICM one
Cheers Dave and Ian !!
Andy

[Jim R]

Looks a good choice Dave and a bit unusual as well. Detail looks good.
Jim

Tim - that is an amusing video.