Airfix 1/72 – Spitfire MKI 1940
Returnig to this hobby after almost 30 years, I’ve heard that Airfix is doing OK. So, I built my favorit plane just straight from the box, just to see.
Chosed the early Dunkirk color scheme, as it was fun to weathered.
After all those years, my skills are not as good as the plastic, but I enjoied.
At end, and with much pleasure, I gave this model to my good friend Jorge 🙂
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Craig Abrahamson said on October 17, 2018
Good-lookin’ build, my friend….I like it.
Manuel Magrinho said on October 17, 2018
Thanks. Returnig to this hobby after almost 30 years, I’ve heard that Airfix is doing OK. So I built one just straight from the box, just to see.
After all those years, my skills are not as good as the plastic, but I enjoy.
Greg Kittinger said on October 17, 2018
I think your skills are showing themselves quite nicely! Great posts all!
Robert Royes said on October 17, 2018
Super work on the Spitfire!
david leigh-smith said on October 17, 2018
Great Spitfire, the colours are terrific.
Kyle said on October 17, 2018
Who flew this Spitfire? you did a great job on this spitfire, congrats.
Manuel Magrinho said on March 15, 2019
Thank you.
It was flown by F/O John Gillies of 92 squadron.
This plane was shot down over Dunkirk on the evening of 23 of May, 1940. John Gillies remain a PoW until the end of the war.
Jeff Bailey said on October 17, 2018
Excellent Spitfire, Manuel. I like it!
Craig Williams said on October 20, 2018
Brilliant job, Manuel. You’ve clearly not lost your skills!
I’ve returned to the hobby after 30 years too, and noted that Airfix have come on so far in that time.
Good luck on your next build Manuel, can’t wait to see it.