Ratch Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 No. 457 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force became known as ‘Grey Nurse Squadron’ after repainting their newly arrived Spitfire Mk.VIIIs with distinctive shark mouths. Originally tasked with the air defence of Darwin, the squadron was soon moved northwards to Morotai and eventually Labuan to primarily conduct ground attack missions against the Japanese forces. The aircraft portrayed is that of 457’s commanding officer, Sqn. Ldr. Bruce Watson DFC. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A J Rimmer Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 That's a cracking build, very well done you - I'd be well chuffed with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Thanks Ratch, brilliant pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps123 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Great result, congrats! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 that's a great build ratch enjoyed watching and reading this, i wish i had the space for this size model as i really like the shark mouth on aircraft and this one has tempted me but sadly no space found for it yet 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 Thanks for following, guys 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 You're welcome 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Well done Ratch. You’ve provided a lot of guidance and encouragement to people who might want a Spitfire that’s not run of the mill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A J Rimmer Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 You know, if I had the space I could go for one of these 1/24 kits over a 1/32 - especially the Hellcat, Typhoon or this... Christmas maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeling maniac Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Cracking job it has really turned out well hasn't it. I really like it, well done 👏 👍 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuffing Billy Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Yes, the MK.VIII did have extended wing tips on the very early versions. I have the 1/24 MK.II, V, VIII and IX. To give a bit of variety, I have the V with clipped wings and wanted to have the VIII with extended tips. Thanks to everyone who has replied ! Chuffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuffing Billy Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Another annoying thing, as others have mentioned, is the lack of a pilot, kind of essential if your going to model it in flight........ It's not as though Airfix don't have one, that used to be in the Spitfire MK.II and the Hurricane back in the 1970s. Just why they can't redo them for the new 1/24 kits only they know............ Yes you can get them separately from elsewhere, but when you're paying out near on £100 it would be nice to have one included ! Chuffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 6 hours ago, Chuffing Billy said: Another annoying thing, as others have mentioned, is the lack of a pilot, kind of essential if your going to model it in flight........ It's not as though Airfix don't have one, that used to be in the Spitfire MK.II and the Hurricane back in the 1970s. Just why they can't redo them for the new 1/24 kits only they know.. Quite simple, it doesn't fit. With all the extra detail there's less room in the office. I had to perform surgery to get my man in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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