discussion Portman's Spitfire mk.II LR (Airfix 1/72 and 3D-kit Conv. set)

[Portman]

Something a bit different (I hope). I'll be using the old 3D-kits conversion set to turn one of my Aldi Special Airfix mk.I's into a Mk.II LR.

Here''s the sprues.

Should be a fun little project. When is this GB supposed to start?

Cheers!

 

[Portman]

Here's one of the aircraft in question.

 

[PaulTRose]

Should be a fun little project. When is this GB supposed to start?

Last sunday

Crack on!

 

[Portman]

Last sunday

Crack on!

LOL! Ah okay!

 

[Nicko]

That's an interesting and different choice! Following along....

Nick

 

[scottie3158]

Hello mate, what is the LR version?

 

[Andy T]

Hello mate, what is the LR version?

Long Range.
Basically that carbuncle of a fuel tank in the wing.

 

[Portman]

Hello mate, what is the LR version?

Hi Paul,

As Andy said, it was the 'Long Range' version - an attempt was made to increase the range of the Spitfire with that blooming awful looking tank under the wing - it wasn't hugely successful!

Cheers!

 

[flyjoe180]

Look forward to seeing this, Portman. An unusual version of the Spitfire, can't say I've ever seen one before. The 1/72 kit is nice to build.

 

[colin m]

Well done Portman. That will be different, and one I've never come across before.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great to see so many variants of the Spitfire being put together. It just shows what a versatile airframe it was. Such a great aircraft.

 

[Portman]

Thanks Gents - it's certainly an interesting oddity. As it is I made a start this morning, painting up the interior green and assembling the wings. This is a very simple kit so it won't take too long to get together.

Photo's to follow when I have something to photo lol!