Bubble Spit. Spitfire Mk XVI. 1/48. Revell
Hello Again
This time, it’s for her Majesty, the Spitfire, and for me, in the most beautiful variant…A Mk XVI. This is the ICM kit reboxed by Revell. A very nice kit, simple to assembly and give a nice result without too much work. I just ordered 2 days ago the new Eduard’s Mk XVI… and can’t wait to do it.
Critisisms are welcome as usual.
Enjoy modelism
Emmanuel
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Craig Abrahamson said on July 7, 2015
Another sharp-lookin’ build with equally sharp photographs, sir. Nice..! π
Mike Grant said on July 7, 2015
“Critisisms are welcome as usual.” Not much to criticise, Emmanuel; another beautiful model, paint-job and photography.
One thing I notice comparing it with the image of the real aircraft is that the yellow fuselage band partly obscures the serial/codes. Any reason you chose not to emulate that? It doesn’t detract from the model at all β I’m just curious.
Emmanuel said on July 7, 2015
Hello Mike
Dawn, I’m unmasked lol
It’s a mistake I did and saw few hours after decaling because I have no access to the pic at this time. It was too late to change it….
It’s funny to see that Eduard in his new kit choose for a blue band and not a yellow one… Who’s right ??
Thank you for your feedback and feel free to help me doing better
Emmanuel
Rob Pollock said on July 7, 2015
Mike’s observation noted, this is a clean build of an interesting Mark. Someone on the forum once said that ‘You can never have too many Spitfires.’ Not sure about that, but this one exhibits all the hallmarks we’ve come to expect of this iconic aircraft.
Seamus Boughe said on July 7, 2015
I believe it was me who said “You can never have too many Spitfires” being that I am somewhat of a Spitfire fanatic. Although I prefer the earlier marques, the late marques are beginning to grow on me, especially when I see one displayed the the one here. Somewhat clean with subtle weathering. Attractive scheme. Looks like one could jump inside it and fly it away. Definitely a contender for this month.
Greg Kittinger said on July 7, 2015
Agree with all above – very attractive build and finish – well done!
Bails said on July 7, 2015
What’s to criticize….you nailed it,Emmanuel.
Simon Whitney said on July 7, 2015
A great Spitfire Emmanuel, the fine lines of a later Mk Spitfire looks Ok to me.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on July 7, 2015
Unusual choice of markings, RAFVR (sort of like the ANG) and racing markings! They (VR) were disbanded in 1957, though I think there might be some kind of “shadow squadron” type of thing currently?
When there were national air races, the armed forces used to participate in this country, but as the aircraft got faster, and accidents happened, both went away.
Love that bubble canopy! Not that the original had anything to fault, mind.
Marc Barris said on July 8, 2015
Nice build, I really enjoyed the photographs, lovely Spit.
P.k said on July 8, 2015
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George Williams said on July 10, 2015
Very well built, finished and photographed, full marks, Emmanuel.
Mike Maynard said on July 10, 2015
Eye catching paint/camo application, very nice build!
Tony Prince said on July 14, 2015
Great job Emmanuel, I don’t think I’ve seen a Revell issue of this kit & it certainly looks good here. Nice pictures too. Thanks for posting.