discussion ICM 1/48 Spitfire IX ‘ beer delivery’ finished pics

[yak face]

Heres the ICM Spitfire IX ‘ beer delivery’ finished . A very nicely detailed kit but not one for beginners . It has the option of a full engine and all associated panels off , plus full cannon bay detail on both wings and open panels again . If thats your thing then it will make an impressive model although the construction is quite fragile and tricky . I opted to have everything closed and omitted the engine entirely , this makes its own problems , mainly fitting the nose sections together but it is doable with care . Finished in the markings of no 412 squadron RCAF , flying from RAF Tangmere. june 1944. Build log can be found here https://www.scalemodelling.co.uk/fo...nstruction/1260227-icm-spitfire-beer-delivery
and heres a link to the story https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/beer-carrying-spitfires-of-wwii.html

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[Vaughan]

Outstanding build Tony. Great paint job with some nice detail. One to be proud of.

 

[PaulTRose]

Thats a great bit of work! Very nicely done......and just that little bit different to an ordinary spit

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely job Tony.

 

[Jim R]

That is a superb result, a beautiful build. Such an unusual and interesting story to go with it.

 

[scottie3158]

Tony that is a superb finish mate.

 

[flyjoe180]

Fantastic finish Tony, really looks the part. I'm thirsty all of a sudden

 

[stillp]

Great finish Tony, how was the beer?
Pete

 

[yak face]

Great finish Tony, how was the beer?
Pete

Cheers pete , the beer was nice and cold after being up at 10000 ft

 

[PaulTRose]

I see airfixs new release announced yesterday is a beer barrel carrying spitfire but in 1/24

i saw an article pop up on googlefeed and thought you were famous til i read it lol

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

A most excellent result Tony. I think you will have some interesting conversations with people who will wonder why a Spitfire has a couple of beer barrels strapped under the wings. Great job.

 

[Airborne01]

This pint has floaters! Large Bacardi and Coke, no ice or slice and 3/4 up the glass instead please!
Steve

 

[Geoffers]

Cracking result Tony

Not the easiest of kits but you’ve nailed it.

Geoff.

 

[Nicko]

Very impressive indeed Tony.

Nick

 

[Steven000]

A fine model Tony, well done, cheers

 

[yak face]

Outstanding build Tony. Great paint job with some nice detail. One to be proud of.

Thats a great bit of work! Very nicely done......and just that little bit different to an ordinary spit

Lovely job Tony.

That is a superb result, a beautiful build. Such an unusual and interesting story to go with it.

Tony that is a superb finish mate.

Fantastic finish Tony, really looks the part. I'm thirsty all of a sudden

Great finish Tony, how was the beer?
Pete

I see airfixs new release announced yesterday is a beer barrel carrying spitfire but in 1/24

i saw an article pop up on googlefeed and thought you were famous til i read it lol

A most excellent result Tony. I think you will have some interesting conversations with people who will wonder why a Spitfire has a couple of beer barrels strapped under the wings. Great job.

This pint has floaters! Large Bacardi and Coke, no ice or slice and 3/4 up the glass instead please!
Steve

Cracking result Tony

Not the easiest of kits but you’ve nailed it.

Geoff.

Very impressive indeed Tony.

Nick

A fine model Tony, well done, cheers

Sorry for the late response , been busy doing jobs in the house . Thanks for the great comments guys really appreciated , cheers tony

 

[pjgtech]

Missed this sorry, what a nice build and something a bit different, excellent!

 

[yak face]

Missed this sorry, what a nice build and something a bit different, excellent!

Cheers peter

 

[colin m]

A splendid Spitfire indeed. Great work. And of course, we all love a Spitfire, but one with beer, well.

 

[spanner570]

Top work = as usual.
Cracking model for sure.....

Ahl see thee!