Tamiya 1:48 Spitfire Mk.Vb

[T Bolt]

Beautiful looking Pete! Almost looks like Darryl's cockpit!

 

[Peebs]

Thanks for the compliments guys!!

Terry, I've been using the pictures on this site as a reference, Mk. Vb BL628 YO-D restored by Avspecs Ltd in Auckland, New Zealand.

http://spitfiresite.com/2010/07/anatomy-of-spitfire-cockpit.html

shows the seatback aprox the same colour as the seat and the flare rack (hole punched bar at front??) in place

 

[Airframes]

Allow for the colour reproduction process, and always be wary of restored aircraft ! The seat padding was close to the seat colour, but not as reddish. It was, as mentioned, a very dark brown. The flare rack (yes, on the front of the seat pan) has been added to a number of restored aircraft and, although it might have been in place on some MkVs during WW2, it's doubtful. The rack was fitted to the early Mk1, which had a metal seat. No problem though, just leave it - don't want to damage such a neat set-up.

 

[Crimea_River]

Suweeeet!

 

[Peebs]

Once again I am truely amazed at your wealth of knowledge Terry!!!!

cheers mate!

pete

 

[Wurger]

Good work so far.

 

[Airframes]

It's a sign I'm getting old Pete - either that, or I need to get out more !!!

 

[Crimea_River]

You're old. AND need to get out more.

 

[rochie]

You're old. AND need to get out more.

bugger, wish i was awake at 3.43 uk time to post that Andy

 

[Peebs]

assembled cockpit

Frame 8(instrument panel) is 'tacked' in place with a tiny tiny dob of superglue so it can be manovered into its proper posistion inside the fuselage if need be

 

[Vic Balshaw]

This is impressive and good photography Pete.

 

[Peebs]

Thanx Vic,

pentax digital SLR on a tripod with macro and a remote shutter release.... I do love my gadgets!! lol

pete

 

[Airframes]

Nice going Peter.

 

[T Bolt]

Very nice Pete!

 

[Crimea_River]

That's really coming along nicely Pete. Great job.

 

[Wayne Little]

Looking good Peter!

 

[Peebs]

some more pix..

 

[Lucky13]

Awesome mate!

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Pete.

 

[Wayne Little]