**** DONE: 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IXb - Aircraft Nose Art GB.

[Airframes]

I haven't checked, but from what I recall, the maple leaf was used by all Spitfire squadrons in the 'Canadian Wing' - those squadrons made up from Canadian units or predominantly Canadian personnel in RAF units. The leaf was normally only displayed on the port side, as was usual for 'nose art', or badges in general in RAF and Commonwealth squadrons. However, if there is evidence of a particular aircraft having it on both sides, then it is likely that would be standard practice in that squadron.

 

[Wurger]

I have thought exactly the same. So I agree.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. I just found a decal sheet by Xtradecal that shows the maple leaf on the starboard side. Not a real photo but good enough.

Geo

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

I have several pics of 402 Sqdn rigs with the leaf on the starboard so I think you're safe. Here's another:

 

[fubar57]

SOLD!!!! Thanks Andy and Wojtek

 

[Wurger]

My pleasure...

 

[Crimea_River]

You're welcome Geo. Got one of a MkXIV as well.

 

[Wayne Little]

Good stuff guys!

 

[fubar57]

She stands. Had a heck of a time with the upper roundels to mold around a 2x1mm protrusion. Many baths of Micro Set/Sol and Mr Mark Set/Sol. Finally I used a very hot cloth and firmly but gently pressed down on the decal. Weathering and sticky outy things next.

Geo

 

[Wurger]

Lookning very good though. A good job Geo.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far Geo!

 

[fubar57]

Thanks Wojtek and Dr. Gnomey. My favorite tool for showing bare metal, cheap and available at the grocery store.

Geo

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Very nice Geo. I ran into trouble with the roundels settling over those protrusions on my first two Spit builds. I finally got smart on my later ones and cut a slit in the decal and painted the area not covered by the decal.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks Andy. I thought about doing that but I don't have a match for the red of the roundel. I think Humbrol had a match but I don't trust their paints any more.

Geo

 

[Wildcat]

Lookin' good Geo!

 

[T Bolt]

Looking good George

 

[fubar57]

Thank you kindly gents. In another thread, a member asked if anyone else lost parts during a build. The bottom one is the ICM part I copied off of. A work in progress and I'm not gonna mention the pitot tube.

Geo

EDIT: Ignore the above post, Alzheimer's moment.

 

[Wurger]

Oh... Alzheimer is the German who hides different items from us. I know him too.