RAF legend – Spitfire… Mk. IX, 312. Sqn, Wing Commander Tomáš Vybíral, D.S.O., D.F.C.
Hi everybody,
it is my pleasure to present here my last build. It is really special and means a lot for me.
I would like to pay tribute to all RAF pilots , especially Czechoslovaks, who fought in WW2 for our freedom. I always wanted to build a detailed kit and also to build some airplane from WW2 which was flown by Czechoslovak pilots. It is pure patriotism and we should be patriots a bit, shouldn't we? 🙂
Moreover, this pilot has served for short time here in Nitra before the WW2.
I am really happy that Eduard made excellent kit with a lot of details and I really got to like it! I am quite sure that this Spitfire is not the last one.
The build details are here on iModeler:
https://imodeler.com/groups/work-in-progress-aircraft/forum/topic/spitfire-mk-ix-312-sqd-1-48/
Accessories used in the build:
Flaps (Eduard)
Brassin cockpit (Eduard) - however, the one in the kit is enough detailed, so this is not so worth to buy it
Brassin engine (Eduard)
Brassin gun bays (Eduard)
Stencils (Eduard) - I had to buy them as I built from overtrees kit
AML masks
The scale is 1:48.
For those who want to see it "live", it will attend the exhibition in Telford this year.
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david leigh-smith said on October 25, 2018
Superb, Martin: a clinical job that is a TRUE miniature.
James B Robinson said on October 25, 2018
Beautiful build! Spectacular job.
Greg Kittinger said on October 25, 2018
A real masterpiece! Excellent detail, weathering, etc. Well done.
Josef Rössner said on October 25, 2018
Martine, máš to parádní
Craig Abrahamson said on October 25, 2018
Really nice presentation there, sir...good work.
Robert Royes said on October 25, 2018
Marvelous build!, and yes, there's always room for a bit of patriotism.
Craig Williams said on October 26, 2018
An amazing job there, Martin. The engine bay detail has blown me away, remarkable!
Bob Bailey said on October 26, 2018
Really, really well done, Martin. A sure winner.
David Mills said on October 26, 2018
Super job Martin I will keep an eye open for this one on the competition tables!
Martin Dytrych said on October 26, 2018
Thank you very much guys. I was looking for inspiration in other builds plus my friends helped me a lot with good advices.
Terry Schuler said on October 26, 2018
Martin, Excellent work !, model work is always more fun when you share tips and advice from friends. However I don't think you need too much advice on this one. This is beautiful !