1/48 Spitfire FR. XIVe
This is my second crack at the new Airfix kit. This one represents an Indian Air Force example assigned to the training center at Ambala, India in 1945. The internet is full of excellent reference photos for these low back Griffon engined Spits. Indian and Belgian planes are especially well documented. The model assembled smoothly with only a set of Eduard seat belts added. I painted it with Xtracolor and Humbrol enamels, along with Tamiya white acrylic for the theater bands. I cobbled the decals together from the kit, an old Aeromaster sheet, and letters/numbers from Xtradecal sheets.
Just like the first one I built, this was a very enjoyable project. Thanks for looking!
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David A. Thomas said on August 17, 2019
Wow, John. Really fine work and a gorgeous color scheme with markings.
John Healy said on August 17, 2019
Thanks, David. The SEAC schemes are always attractive and I have a weakness for them.
George Henderson said on August 17, 2019
Love the scheme, well done
John Healy said on August 17, 2019
Thanks George!
David Mills said on August 17, 2019
Excellent work John!
The SEAC scheme looks superb love the dark earth.
John Healy said on August 17, 2019
Thanks David. You can’t beat Xtracolor.
Craig Abrahamson said on August 18, 2019
Nice work indeed, John…..I love it ! 🙂
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks Craig!
Tom Bebout said on August 18, 2019
Nicely done John, looks really nice. What did you use to depict the wear on the wing near the cockpit? Very realistic.
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks Tom. The wear is just Humbrol #11 silver applied with a stipple brush before dull coating.
dale travis said on August 18, 2019
Great work on this John!
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks, dale!
George R Blair Jr said on August 18, 2019
I just got this kit today at the hobby store. I really like this paint scheme. Terrific job!
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks George. I really like this kit and am looking forward to seeing yours.
Terry Schuler said on August 18, 2019
John, I really like this version of the Spitfire, or as I like to call it “The Hot Rod version” !
I also really enjoy seeing one attractively built well like what you have done here !
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks Terry!
Pedro L. Rocha said on August 18, 2019
Both handsome and awesome model there. The demarcation lines of the camouflage look perfect and the scheme is indeed very appealing. I like it!
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks Pedro! Xtracolor sprays really well for camouflage.
Jeff Bailey said on August 18, 2019
Love the “super Spits” as I call them … much like “hot rods” that Terry called it.
VERY nicely done, John.
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks, Jeff!
DE4EVER said on August 18, 2019
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Not at all the usual looking Spitfire … love it.
The national markings alone make it stand out.
Good one John and good work.
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thank you!
Tom Cleaver said on August 18, 2019
Another really super result, John. I really love this kit.
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thanks, Tom. I like it too. I can see myself building 2-3 more of these in time.
Robert Royes said on August 18, 2019
Good looking Spitfire! Love the look of Griffon powered Spits.
John Healy said on August 18, 2019
Thank you, Robert!
Julian Shawyer said on August 19, 2019
Great looking Spitfire, in a great looking camouflage scheme.
John Healy said on August 19, 2019
Thanks, Julian!
Ramon R. Lomeli said on August 19, 2019
another awesome Spitfire – great work!
John Healy said on August 19, 2019
Let’s keep them coming, Ramon!
Greg Kittinger said on August 19, 2019
A beautiful Spit! Love the Far East Asian schemes.
John Healy said on August 19, 2019
Thanks, Greg. I’m partial to Far East and Med schemes for my Brit and American WW2 stuff.