**** DONE: 1/48 ICM Spitfire Mk IX AE-B Ian Keltie of 402 SQDN RCAF Commonwealth GB

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Aaron. I appreciate it.

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff Andy. I've been b*gg*ring about with the canopy latch too, and the rubber ball jettison handle. I thought doing it in 1/32nd scale for my Spit XIV was bad enough, but it's Bl**dy tiny in this scale !

 

[Crimea_River]

Sure is. 3mm wide and 3 pieces, plus one small square on the canopy itself. Happy it turned out but wouldn't have cared much if it didn't!

Thanks Terry.

 

[T Bolt]

Excellent detail work Andy. The IFF wire looks just right - hardly even visible, just like it should be.

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Glenn. It's one of the reasons I use clear sprue. The other is that it seems stronger than the coloured plastic.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Maximowitz]

Yup..... this guy is not too shabby at model making...

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Wojtek and Paul. You'll be happy know that this one is done now and it's back to the Uhu.

Herewith some final shots of this build. Thanks to everyone who provided info and comments. Enjoy.

 

[Airframes]

It's a beauty Andy! Turned out great, and i really like that scratch-built slipper tank.

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Terry. I really appreciate your kind words and substantial assistance during this build.

 

[Wurger]

With Terry here.

 

[T Bolt]

Very nice Andy!! I'm with Terry, the slipper tank adds a nice touch, and the little markings on the spinner really bring it to life!

 

[imalko]

Couldn't agree more. Great work.

 

[Crimea_River]

Appreciate it guys, thanks.

 

[Wayne Little]

Fine effort there Andy, 8)

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Superb Andy, very nice and well detailed and that scratch slipper tank is the icing on the cake.

 

[rochie]

fantastic job Andy

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Wayne, Vic and Karl.