discussion 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII As flown by Wing Commander Bobby Gibbes RAAF

[chameleon 2009]

Hi its been a while since i last visited this site, but I have been busy on commission builds, any way this client gave me permission to post what I have just built, I have posted on my web site a diary of the build from start to finish, enjoy

 

[Ian M]

Very nice Mike.

Good to see you back and with a lovely spitfire.

Ian M

 

[PaulTRose]

that is some beautiful work

 

[papa 695]

Great work Mike

If I was the client I'd want everyone to see it

 

[yak face]

Superb looking spit Mike , the extra details in the cockpit and engine look amazing, and the faded paint is perfect , cheers tony

 

[The Migrant]

Excellent model, Mike. Fantastic paint and weathering.

 

[tr1ckey66]

One of the best Spitfire models I've seen. Excellent.

Cheers P

 

[flyjoe180]

Top work Mike, very nicely done.

 

[stona]

I agree and I very much like all that detailing.

I've always liked the Mk VIII too.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

This looks awesome mate, excellent work. We have one of these in Aus that goes to some of the airshows. It has the same markings as your plane. Is truly amazing to see and you have captured it perfectly.

Here is a link to the site. http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/aircraft_colection/index.html

 

[Alan 45]

Beautiful simply beautiful

 

[Vaughan]

An outstanding build Mike, just one question did this version not have an aerial mast?

 

[chameleon 2009]

Hi Vaughan

Yes it did, if you look its on one of the images its on, it was detached for shipping

Mike

 

[Vaughan]

Mike that makes sense it's on the first 5 images I don't know how I missed it. Once again an outstanding build by the way which kit did you build it from?

 

[chameleon 2009]

Its the Tamiya kit

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[Richi72]

Very Nice indeed Mike,

the weathering and details, I think they are awesome.

Cheers Richi

 

[BarryW]

Superb model of my favourite mark of Spit - I have the Mk XVI in my stash just to be a bit different but I have contemplated getting the Mk VIII as well.......