**** FINISHED: GB-43 1/32 Spitfire Mk.VIII - Aces' Aircraft of all Eras

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Spitfire Mk.VIII, 136 Squadron RAF, Burma, 1944.

Username Airframes
Name Terry.
Category Judge - non-competing.
Model Spitfire Mk.VIII
Kit Revell Spitfire Mk.IXc.
Scale 1/32nd.
Accessories 'Barracuda' resin cockpit up-date, 'Yahu' instrument panel, HGW fabric seat harness, 'Barracuda' resin cockpit door, resin wheels, GMF tail wheel and doors (modified), decals from decal files and kit, some scratch-building.


The Spitfire Mk.VIII of Flt/Sgt Bob Cross, DFM, of 136 (Woodpeckers) Squadron, Burma, 1944, the highest scoring RAF pilot in SEAC.
The pics are an improvement on what I did earlier, although still not to my liking. The required 'Finished' shots, and a couple of extras.
Thanks to all for the interest and comments during this build.

 

[Wurger]

Great final effect Terry.

 

[fubar57]

Agreed, weathering and overall appearance is bang on

 

[Airframes]

Thanks very much, Wojtek and Geo.

 

[rochie]

Looks very realistic Dogsbody

 

[Crimea_River]

Was going to say the same as Karl. A great build and worthy tribute to the man and his mount.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks very much, Karl and Andy.
There are a couple of small areas that could be better, but overall I'm fairly pleased with the result.

 

[Gnomey]

Looks great Terry!

 

[Jock Tamson]

Excellent Result!

Very well done Terry

 

[Airframes]

Thanks chaps !

 

[Wayne Little]

Real Nice Terry, well done.

 

[N4521U]

Geez, I do like that!

 

[Airframes]

Thanks very much, Wayne and Bill, it's appreciated.

 

[le_steph40]

Outstanding job Terry

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Steph.

 

[Red 3]

Great work Terry, looks like she might have spent some time buried at the end of the runway!