Spitfire Mk V, Tamiya
This plane was one a batch of MkI B’s converted to a Mk V by inserting a Merlin 45 engine. The actual plane ended up on the bottom of the English Channel courtesy of of Bf 109F on June 22 1941. This model was done 10 years ago and I decided to follow Kyle Koppos’s Throw back Thursday theme and post the old photos.
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John Healy said on January 8, 2021
Nice, Dale. That’s still a great kit.
dale travis said on January 8, 2021
Thanks John. I’ve the new tool version in the stash and hoping to get to it soon.
Pedro L. Rocha said on January 8, 2021
Indeed, it proves your talent isn’t new found Dale, a very solid build overall. On the other hand (literally) I do hope your taste in manicure has improved 😂
dale travis said on January 8, 2021
Thanks Pedro! I showed this to my wife and she got a good laugh from you comment.
Tom Cleaver said on January 8, 2021
Once a great model, always a great model.
dale travis said on January 8, 2021
You’re right Tom, the original Tamiya Spit was definitely a ground breaker. The new tool kit looks fabulous and hopefully I’ll get to it this year.
DE4EVER said on January 8, 2021
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Happy New years to all !
Looking forward to another great model show here in this forum.
Dale … ain’t it quite peculiar how somethings look better as age goes by ?
This model is a very good testament to this effect.
Time has passed her by and this model still shines a bright image in the Spitfire galore.
Job well done.
dale travis said on January 8, 2021
Thank you sir, your comment is appreciated!
Spiros Pendedekas said on January 8, 2021
Looks absolutely amazing, Dale!
Love the cockpit, painting and (definitely) the weathering.
Time was gentle on your finished model, as it looks like it was finished yesterday.
It’s really nice to see articles of past build models.
Classic Tam Spits are great kits and are lately offered at almost killer prices her in Greece.
I might grab an extra couple of them.
dale travis said on January 8, 2021
Thanks much Spiros. Yes they’re great kits that can be assembled quickly not like some of the newer ones. I’m working on a Beriev Be-4 and the amount of small delicate parts are mind boggling!
John vd Biggelaar said on January 8, 2021
Great build, Dale.
I also like the weathering of the build, it shows that this Spitfire had quite some flying hours.
dale travis said on January 8, 2021
Thank you John. Did you get your Christmas wish and receive a G1-A?
Greg Kittinger said on January 8, 2021
That’s a great Spit – love the weathering. Fantastic.
dale travis said on January 8, 2021
Thanks much Greg!