Just going to place this here for now, my contribution to the 90th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire.
Joe's Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Mk1
- Thread starter flyjoe180
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Kit contents:
First task will be to correct a few details on the lower wing:
Following along. I built this one for the BoB group build last year, it's a really nice kit.
Nick
Nick
I have removed the detail that was not needed from the lower wing. I built the interior of the lower wing up seeing as I had it out already. I found that the small landing gear hinges are very fiddly to get in place. Removed the fuselage halves from the sprue trees and cleaned them up. I painted Tamiya clear orange over the clear lens insert.
I prepped the cockpit parts, made up as many sub assemblies as I could, and everything got a dose of Mr Surfacer. I will be using the pilot to busy the cockpit up, and to disguise the seat which isn't the best shape.
I have spent most of my model life in 1/72, this 1/48 scale is great for my eyes!
I have spent most of my model life in 1/72, this 1/48 scale is great for my eyes!
Great start Joe 
I’ve recently switched to 1/48 from 1/72 and know exactly what you mean regarding your eyes
Geoff.
I’ve recently switched to 1/48 from 1/72 and know exactly what you mean regarding your eyes
Geoff.
A great start Joe. My favourite Spitfre camo' scheme.
A great choice Joe and coming along nicely.
Yep, like you and Geoff I'm in the process of moving over to larger scales - much easier on my terrible eyesight.
You're making a great start Joe!
You're making a great start Joe!
Yeah, I need new glasses soon...Great start Joe
I’ve recently switched to 1/48 from 1/72 and know exactly what you mean regarding your eyes
Geoff.
Thanks Colin. Mine too!
Cheers Steve, hoping to meet the deadline
Cheers Portman. I only have a few 1/48 scale aeroplanes and a couple in 1/32. I love my 72nd kits, but this is certainly easier to handle... and see!
Looks like a nicely detailed kit Joe, and a cracking start.
Nice work joe , cockpit looks great , pilot is nicely done too , just needs a mug of tea in his right hand though 
Cheers Ian
Spitfire Ale, surely?Nice work joe , cockpit looks great , pilot is nicely done too , just needs a mug of tea in his right hand though
Still working on the interior. Pilot Officer Osgood Villiers Hanbury has been painted. I'm no figure painter, this is as good as it gets for me. I used Humbrol enamels, as I will for the overall scheme. After some washes and flat varnish I hope he will look okay under the canopy.
I think he looks great Joe.
At 1/48 I would say you have done well there Joe. I am so bad at painting these guys I just leave them out now.
Thanks Andy.
Me too Steve, he's only in this one because I don't have a harness to enhance the seat.
I found some information about Osgood Villiers Hanbury ("Pedro"). He destroyed 4 enemy aeroplanes during the Battle of Britain, X4382 being his usual Spitfire. Hanbury was then posted to the Middle East, where he destroyed a further 7 enemy aircraft. Hanbury was granted leave to get married in April 1943; on 3rd June 1943, the Hudson in which he was a passenger returning to North Africa, was intercepted over the Bay of Biscay by a Ju88C-6 of KG40 and shot down. He was only 26.
I might have to seek a copy of his biography
Great progress and some of the old war stories are heart wrenching, such a waste....
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