discussion Geoff’s 1/48 Eduard Spitfire Story - Spitfire Mk.I build.

[Geoffers]

This will be my entry, a classic Mk.I Spitfire from the Battle of Britain.



It’s one of Eduards special Spitfire boxings and it contains x2 kits ( I’m only going for be building one) and marking options for x10 aircraft.

I will be building this one as it has a bit of a connection which I’ll explain more of later.



I won’t be starting just yet as I have a couple of builds on the bench which I need to finish first butI’m really looking forward to it.

Thank you to Colin for proposing the GB

Thanks for looking.

Geoff.

 

[Steven000]

Looks like a nice project Geoff

 

[gweller]

Can I pick your brains Geoff? What colour are you going to use for the interior on your Spit?? Eduard suggest Aircraft Gray-Green for my Mk.IIa, but I always thought that the early Spitfires used a much lighter colour (the so called "apple green"), something more along the lines of FS34272? I also thought that Interior Gray-Green (IGG) was not introduced until about 1943? Any suggestions as to the best colour to use?

 

[flyjoe180]

I'll see you in the 1940 squadron bar shortly Geoff.

 

[Geoffers]

Can I pick your brains Geoff? What colour are you going to use for the interior on your Spit?? Eduard suggest Aircraft Gray-Green for my Mk.IIa, but I always thought that the early Spitfires used a much lighter colour (the so called "apple green"), something more along the lines of FS34272? I also thought that Interior Gray-Green (IGG) was not introduced until about 1943? Any suggestions as to the best colour to use?

Hi mate,

I’m by no means a Spitfire expert but from what I understand the Apple Green colour was used to paint early Spitfire cockpits but these would have been the very early 1938-40 aircraft.

Apparently by around May 1940 new aircraft were having the cockpit finished in the familiar Grey-Green paint.

I think you should be safe going for the familiar Grey-Green colour in your Mk.II as these would have been post this time.

For mine I’m happy to go with that too unless I find any contradictory information out regarding Eric Locks aircraft.

Hope this helps

Geoff.

 

[Geoffers]

Looks like a nice project Geoff

Thanks Steven

I'll see you in the 1940 squadron bar shortly Geoff.

What ho! Sounds like a spiffing plan Joe

Geoff.

 

[Portman]

An excellent choice Geoff, look forward to seeing it. You can't go wrong with a BofB mk.I.

Can I pick your brains Geoff? What colour are you going to use for the interior on your Spit?? Eduard suggest Aircraft Gray-Green for my Mk.IIa, but I always thought that the early Spitfires used a much lighter colour (the so called "apple green"), something more along the lines of FS34272? I also thought that Interior Gray-Green (IGG) was not introduced until about 1943? Any suggestions as to the best colour to use?

I think what Geoff is correct, the early apple green was prewar. Gray-Green came in quite quickly.

 

[gweller]

Thanks for the info guys, Grey Green it is then!

 

[colin m]

This looks good Geoff, a Mk1 and an Eduard kit as well. I do like Eduard.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

great choice Geoff

 

[Neil]

This looks good Geoff, a Mk1 and an Eduard kit as well. I do like Eduard.

I’m a big fan of Eduard, I love their kits and the lovely glossy instructions- and they make such a good kit. Looking forward to this one too.

 

[Geoffers]

This looks good Geoff, a Mk1 and an Eduard kit as well. I do like Eduard.

Thanks Colin, yes their newer kits are superb

great choice Geoff

Cheers mate

I’m a big fan of Eduard, I love their kits and the lovely glossy instructions- and they make such a good kit. Looking forward to this one too.

Thanks Neil, you’re right with the instructions and extras they put in they make a very enticing package

Geoff.

 

[Geoffers]

I’m on holiday at the moment which is great but it means I can’t start the build until next week which is a bit frustrating. However I thought I would give a bit of background as to the aircraft I intend to build.
It was flown by Pilot Officer Eric Lock, known as “Sawn off Lockie” due to his short stature he went on to be the highest scoring British born pilot during the Battle of Britain.


He had 21 confirmed kills during the battle and another 5 later before being posted missing on 3rd August 1941 during a fighter sweep over France.

I’ve included a link if anyone is interested in more information about him.

Eric Lock - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The reason I wanted to build one of Eric’s aircraft is he was born in the village where my partner and I live.
He is still well remembered in the area having a road named after him plus several memorial plaques and a memorial window in the village hall.



He even had a rather nice beer commemorating him at one time



Looking forward to starting this now, hopefully I can do it justice

Thanks for looking

Geoff.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Interesting history Geoff. Makes building the model that little bit special.

 

[Steven000]

Great story behind your project Geoff, looking forward to it have a nice holiday