discussion Papa695s 1/48 Airfix Spitfire Mk.IIa

[papa 695]

This is my build for this GB.
Thanks to Peter for suggesting this GB.
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I’m going for the last scheme 118 Squadron May 1941.

 

[peterairfix]

Looking forward to seeing your build.

 

[Ian M]

Nice choice.

 

[adt70hk]

Cool

 

[Geoffers]

Good luck with your build Papa :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Good choice. The best looking Spitfire of them all in my opinion Ian :thumb2:
Disappointed Airfix never included a colour choice with the black and white undersides among the three schemes though?

 

[papa 695]

Made a start on this one.
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[Tim Marlow]

Nice start Ian…..it’s like watching my future unfold……mine is also an Airfix 1/48 Spit….

 

[peterairfix]

A good start I still have to unpick and clean mine before I can get going.

 

[papa 695]

I didn’t like the cockpit colour, so I changed it.
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[Guest]

Seat please, nice start Ian .
On my best behaviour !

 

[Geoffers]

Great start Ian

Geoff.

 

[Lee Drennen]

I didn’t like the cockpit colour, so I changed it.

Looks better Ian I painted one of mine close to this color.

 

[peterairfix]

I have to agree its a better colour

 

[adt70hk]

Nice start Ian and after the second colour looks better.

Keep up the good work.

Andrew

 

[Ian M]

Have to admit the re-paint is nearer the colour it should be. Well caught old chap!
While we are on the subject. The seat would have either been Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, that's bakelite to you and me, and would have been a dark reddish brown. or metal and painted same colour as the cockpit. leather brown back cushion.

 

[scottie3158]

Ian, great start mate I will follow along.

 

[papa 695]

Have to admit the re-paint is nearer the colour it should be. Well caught old chap!
While we are on the subject. The seat would have either been Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, that's bakelite to you and me, and would have been a dark reddish brown. or metal and painted same colour as the cockpit. leather brown back cushion.

Thanks Ian, now I’m going to have to re-paint that.

 

[papa 695]

Seat please, nice start Ian .
On my best behaviour !

Please John, or a visit from the matron will be in order.

 

[papa 695]

Got the pilot painted and fitted.
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