null_null981707818191 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I did think of posting this in the pandemic special thread, but couldn’t find it. Anyway, Lockdown #3 gave me an opportunity to produce a trio of Spitfires! Firstly, I made the Airfix 1/72 PR XIX. I decided to go for the Swedish version because it seemed an interesting variant. More or less standard, except I did indulge in a little bit of scratch-building by mocking up a ‘camera’ behind the clear hatch on the port side of the aircraft – which just about shows up from outside. Painted using Vallejo Model Air brushed on, then finally varnished with Humbrol Satin varnish – which was not as successful as I’d have liked – so I shan’t be using that again.The second build was the Airtfix 1/72 F Mk 22. Again, built as supplied, and using the decals provided. I usually brush-paint (using Vallejo acrylics) but for this one I indulged in a rattle can of Humbrol Aluminium. Strangely, I had to use gloss varnish on top of the spray-painted finish to get the decals to stick properly – not a problem I’ve had to overcome using brush-painted Vallejo acrylics…. The whole thing was then sprayed with Satin finish varnish – this time that produced by Vallejo - to seal everything.And finally, and for this one I had to differ from all things Airfix, because it was the SMER 1/72 HF Mk VI. Building it was vastly different compared to the previous two Airfix kits, and a lot more filler was required than perhaps I’ve got used to using. The extended wingtips and flaps were fiddly, but it built up into a reasonably accurate model. I didn’t use the kit decals because I wanted it to be YQ-P BS111 of 616 squadron.So three Spitfires completed – and a little bit different to the usual Mk I, Mk II and Mk V. All adds to the collection! Thanks for taking a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Lovely models, the VI is a strange bird... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 the MKVI was a special high-altitude interceptor having a pressurized cabin and elongated wings giving it a ceiling of 39,000 feet a total of 97 were built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirportsEd Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Nice work. Hadn't seen the Mk VI kit before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus66 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Very nicely done 👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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