Invasion stripes: Clostermann's Spitfire
When Hasegawa's 1/48th scale Spitfire Mk. IXc appeared, it was a big disappointment due to the short fuselage that seemed to doom the kit. Yet overall, the kit had a finely engraved panel lines and was easy to build.
Hasegawa's flaw was corrected by Aeroclub that produced an accurate dimensional fuselage. I planned to build several models of the kind and did not want to rely on the availability of Aeroclub's accessory or build a stumpy Hasegawa Spitfire. Having studied the differences between the molds, there were two areas in the positions of bulkheads that needed to extend in order to achieve the correct length. Mission accomplished.
Fantastic job as always, Rafi!
Excellent home made fuselage correction!
Thank you Spiros!
Nice work Rafi
Thank you David.
Well done, Rafi
Thank you Gary.
Wow, I have read where the fuselage extension corrections are needed but I cannot spot a tell tale sign on your build. Very nicely done. I am still impressed with the kit that Hasegawa turned out, but I went with the Loon Models replacement fuselage. And I still consider Clostermann’s, The Big Show, one of the best WWII pilot narratives I have read. Beautiful camouflage and overall finish.
Thank you Russell.
Clostermann's book was my "Bible" during childhood.
Don't often see Spits dolled up with stripes - she's a real beauty!
Thank you Greg!
Nice work on this and a great save. Looks very good.
Fortunately I had built the kits I had long before the definitive Eduard kit came to the rescue.
Thank you Tom.
If my 1/48th Spitfire model collection reflects the global trend then, Eduard made a bucket on these.
A very fine result on this Spitfire, Rafi @blackmopane
Definitely a mission accomplished.
Thank you John!
Very nice Spitfire with your usual high standards.
Thank you Dan.
Excellent Spitfire Rafi! 👏👏
Thank you Tarantino.