i like that Bill
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N4521U
Colonel
Thank you Wurger!
I failed to ask this.........
We're there yellow leading edges on these Mk.Vb wings?
There must have been roundel under both wings but can't see one under this ones Starboard wing?
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Donivanp
Major
Looking pretty good there good sir
It is quite difficult to answer that question. Spitfires of the ETO had the quick ID marking applied mostly. But those used over the Malta and and the North Africa seem to be without the marking very often. So no rule there. IMHO the marking can be found on the later Spitfires only.
fubar57
General
Very cool Bill
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N4521U
Colonel
I have seen photos with the upper wing roundels on these Blue machines, just couldnt find lower wing shots.
Thanks Wurger.
Oh sorry .. was sure you asked about the yellow ID markings on the leading edges. Regarding the roundels on the wing undersides ...
Here is a shot of a page from Malta Spitfire Vs - 1942 book. The late style roundel on the undersides can be noticed.
the source: Spitfire Mk.VB trop T M 249 Squadron Malta (Now Complete)
Also these delivered with the earlier type of the roundels can be found on the HMS Eage deck.
the source: the net.
Here is a shot of a page from Malta Spitfire Vs - 1942 book. The late style roundel on the undersides can be noticed.
the source: Spitfire Mk.VB trop T M 249 Squadron Malta (Now Complete)
Also these delivered with the earlier type of the roundels can be found on the HMS Eage deck.
the source: the net.
However it appears it wasn't the rule. The two shots below suggest that there could be the roundels on the wing undersides or not. Especially the second pic is interesting. The foreground Spitfire seems to be without the roundel on the underwings while the background one had it applied.
the source: Spitfires defend Malta
the source: Spitfires defend Malta
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N4521U
Colonel
Hey PotLuck..............
If I don't havem,
I don't have to usem!!!!!!!
Nothing's wright, nothings wrong................. my kinda build!
If I don't havem,
I don't have to usem!!!!!!!
Nothing's wright, nothings wrong................. my kinda build!
Crimea_River
Marshal
Great work Bill, and good info from Wojtek.
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N4521U
Colonel
He can be Instrumental in keeping me On Track!
Cannot thank him enough.
Cannot thank him enough.
Looks good so far Bill!
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N4521U
Colonel
Just got the prickly bits to attach. Photo soon!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Waiting, waiting, waiting............................................. 
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N4521U
Colonel
Patience lad, patience!
Home stretch Bill, good work.
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N4521U
Colonel
Well now....................... never have I had This happen...........
I've gotten all the prickely bits on, sprayed the matt clear.........
WT??????????????????
Sand it off, repaint, find a decal to match the other wing? Impossible!
I've gotten all the prickely bits on, sprayed the matt clear.........
WT??????????????????
Sand it off, repaint, find a decal to match the other wing? Impossible!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Not good Bill. Also looks like a bit of paint pucker on the outer wing, could be something that got on the paintwork.
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N4521U
Colonel
Just Butt ugly Old Vic.
Progress photos to follow.
Sanded, primed and painted now comes that decal!
Progress photos to follow.
Sanded, primed and painted now comes that decal!
