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

[colin m]

Looking good Colin, good luck with the paint scheme

Now that is going to be a problem. These were generally very clean aircraft, which is really not my thing !

 

[papa 695]

This is coming along very nicely Colin.

 

[colin m]

The actual painting of the canopy is presenting a bit of a challenge, it looks possible that the front and rear of the middle section of canopy is frameless. I’m still trying to work this one out. Any other PR builders noticed this ?

Yes, this does look a bit like talking to myself, but I've found the evidence at last. The centre of the canopy is indeed frameless. Another quirk of the pressurised cockpit.

 

[Steven000]

Interesting Colin, I didn't know but it does makes sense now with the pressurised cockpit. Goodluck

 

[Jim R]

Coming on a treat Colin. Looks a very nice kit. We rarely see these late Spitfires built, most often WW2/BoB. The info on the box - 1963 and still in use.

 

[Geoffers]

Nice work Colin, it’s looking very good

Geoff.

 

[pjgtech]

Here's the Ref photos I found when I did my pink PR spit, TBH I did not notice the no frame to the middle bit, so did paint a frame on mine, Doh...
Hope its ok to attach the thumbnails here, if not I'll delete them, or I can DM them to you...cheers.