discussion Academy 1/48 Spitfire XIVc

[Guest]

Hi all;

Completed this a couple of weeks ago as part of my ongoing attempt to model all of 41 Squadron's aircraft in 1/48. This is the much-maligned Academy MkXIVc; the nose is way too fat, so I replaced it with a Quickboost resin replacement nose, prop and spinner. I also used bits and pieces from a DACO resin set - radiators, wheels, gun covers. Other than the nose shape, the model is actually pretty good - goes together well, crisp surface detail.

Model represents RM797 in early 1945 when based at Volkel in the Netherlands.

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[Guest]

Excellent build, I like this a lot.

Congratulation.

Francesco

 

[Ian M]

Nowt wrong with that. In fact it looks very good indeed. I have read of the shape issues and you efforts to get it sorted have worked very well indeed.

Ian M

 

[flyjoe180]

A beautifully built late model Spitfire, top build.

 

[Guest]

Yep! Excellent build!

 

[colin m]

It looks really good. Nice shading on the paint work.

 

[Guest]

Looking good. Job well done.