discussion Supermarine Spitfire LF. Mk.Vb

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Although best known as a fighter the Spitfire also undertook a number of specialist roles for the RAF. Towards the end of the war the Vb was used as a high speed air sea rescue machine. Operating over the sea off the Suffolk coast, these Spitfires were able to spot downed aircrew and radio their position to enable Coastal Command or the Royal Navy to rescue them.


Overall a very nice kit to build with little filling and no flash to clean up. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and weathered with Flory washes.


My only slight concern was how brittle the decals were but after a few drops of Micro Set were added to my water they went on easily enough.


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Comments welcomed as always.


Adrian.

 

[Guest]

Although best known as a fighter the Spitfire also undertook a number of specialist roles for the RAF. Towards the end of the war the Vb was used as a high speed air sea rescue machine. Operating over the sea off the Suffolk coast, these Spitfires were able to spot downed aircrew and radio their position to enable Coastal Command or the Royal Navy to rescue them.
Overall a very nice kit to build with little filling and no flash to clean up. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and weathered with Flory washes.


My only slight concern was how brittle the decals were but after a few drops of Micro Set were added to my water they went on easily enough.


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Comments welcomed as always.


Adrian.

Well done Adrian. A super looking kit. The decals you were concerned about look real good. Cheers

 

[Guest]

As always, the Spitfire, a beautiful plane, well done, Greetings

 

[papa 695]

Great work Adrian one very nice looking Spitfire you have there

 

[PhilJ]

Really decent quick turn around mate, with this and the bus that's two quality models you've turned round in the time I've managed a cockpit , a gun mount/rear of engine and a bit of scratch building!


Good going Ade


Phil

 

[Guest]

Well done Adrian!


Nice work on the decals.

 

[monica]

always Adrian,a superb build,real nicely done,great looking spit,

 

[Guest]

Beautiful work Adrian.


Scott

 

[Guest]

Lovely work, looks proper and stunning

 

[Guest]

Great build Adrian, love the clipped wing version of the Spitfire, makes it stand out from the crowd. Great painting.

 

[Guest]

That's great looking, not over done on panel Lines etc...

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Thanks all, really appreciate the kind comments.


Adrian

 

[Guest]

Great job looks amazing

 

[colin m]

Looks good, the base helps it along nicely.

 

[Robert1968]

That's one lovely aircraft you've got there Adiran ( top marks )


Awesome


Robert

 

[flyjoe180]

Beautifully done Adrian, that is very nice indeed.