discussion Colin M's 1/48 Airfix Spitfire PR.XIX

[colin m]

This will be my GB entry.


The very last of the Spitfire. There's an option in the box for a PRU Blue version which is the one I'll go for.

 

[flyjoe180]

Looks interesting Colin. PRU blue Spitfires always look great. That brown and green scheme looks rather out of place on the late mark.

 

[Portman]

Nice choice of kit - I have the 1/72 kit in the stash. I do actually like the boxart, it makes a nice change from the two tone PRU scheme.

 

[colin m]

That brown and green scheme looks rather out of place on the late mark.

That is a bit odd, I'll have to check the instructions to see if it was a specific thearter of operation. I think the Spitfire's last RAF operational flight was over Malaya, that might have something to do with it ?

 

[colin m]

it makes a nice change from the two tone PRU scheme.

Yes, I much prefer the single tone PRU blue, rather than the two tone.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I had to look twice at this one Colin when I saw the EE Lightning alongside the Spitfire on the box art. A very interesting scenario.

 

[colin m]

I had to look twice at this one Colin when I saw the EE Lightning alongside the Spitfire on the box art. A very interesting scenario.

There’s a story there. I think there was a chance that modern day RAF jet aircraft might encounter Mustangs in Malaya. Therefore Lightnings practiced against Spitfires.

 

[colin m]

Things have moved on a touch. The interior is ready to be installed.

Bit by bit, the internals were fitted. All behaved and slotted in nicely.


Although the cameras will be lost from sight once the fuselage is closed up.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Colin. A shame about the cameras being hidden, nice of Airfix to consider the option of someone opening the hatches.

 

[colin m]

nice of Airfix to consider the option of someone opening the hatches.

It is. Although with no guns, tanks or anything to add on, the clean look beckons for this one.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Coming on nicely Colin.

 

[Steven000]

Looking good Colin have fun

 

[papa 695]

Coming along very nicely Colin, keep up the great work.

 

[colin m]

It’s beginning to look a bit Spitfire ish.
The main components are ready to be slapped together. On a test fit, the wing roots don’t look to bad.
The two holes are for the camera, however. I’m pretty sure the instructions are telling me to fit the glass inside. They don’t fit. Luckily, try from the outside, underneath and they are a perfect fit !