Scale Modelling Section
Added in November 2008
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Hasegawa Spitfires in 1/48 Scale
Erik Whipple finds that the oft-maligned Hasegawa Spitfire kits are quick
and easy builds.
Czech Master Resin 1/72 Spitfire TR
Mk. IX
A more unusual variant in the group of CMR’s Spitfire kits, modelled by Mark
Davies.
Battle of Britain Spitfires
A gaggle of No. 19 Squadron Spitfires modelled by Sim Menzies.
Added in October 2008
Aboukir's High-Altitude Spitfire
Ricardo Dacoba modifies the 1/32 Hasegawa kit to represent a unique
high-altitude variant of the fighter.
SEAC Spitfire Mk.VIII
Another beautifully finished 1/48 model by Ricardo Dacoba.
1/72 Spitfire Mk.XIVc
Out-of-the-box modelling joy by Kevin Arnold.
Added in July 2008
Tamiya Spitfire Mk. Vb
Out-of-the-box option of this popular kit presented by Ken Gowan.
Spitfire HF Mk. VI Conversion in 1/48
Scale
Fabrice Fanton presents this simple conversion using Tamiya Spitfire and
Pavla resin set.
Czech Master Resin 1/72 Spitfire LF
Mk. IXE
Mark Davies' in-depth review of the allegedly ultimate 1/72 Spitfire kit..
Trumpeter Spitfire Mk. V
1/24
Model by Darron Edwards.
Added in May 2008
Spitfire Prototype K5054
Modelled twice in 1/72 scale by Mark Davies.
Added in April 2008
Spitfire
Models by Tim Prosser
A collection of sixty-five(!) 1/72 Spitfire and Seafire models presented in
realistic settings and lifelike photography.
Spitfire in Saigon
Academy 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe in SEAC markings, modelled by Brian Ballew.
In Memory of A/C Paul Webb
A tribute to one of "the Few". modelled by Chris Doherty.
Backdating Tamiya Spitfire
Mk. V to Mk. Ib
A straightforward conversion presented by Tolga Ulgur.
Kenley Wings
D-Day stripes and beer kegs modelled by
Hans-Peter Tschanz.
Malta Spitfire Mk. V
Charlie Wall's rendition of BP955, Malta Spitfire flown by Dennis
Barnham.
Added in March 2008
1/32 Spitfire Mk.II
"Borough of Lambeth"
Hans-Peter Tschanz backdates the Hasegawa Spitfire Mk. V kit.
Added in January 2008
Spitfire PR Mk. IF
Fabrice Fanton modifies the Tamiya kit with Airwaves PR conversion.
Yellow Nose QV-K
The Battle of Britain aircraft of Sqn/Ldr Brian Lane, No. 19
Squadron, modelled by Charlie Whall.
Building Xtrakit
Spitire Mk. XII
Magnus Fridsell presents a pictorial review of this newest injection-moulded
1/72 Spitfire kit.
Part 1 -
Construction;
Part 2 - Painting
and Finishing
Darwin Spitfire
Tamiya Mk. V kit and Airwaves C-wing make an accurate Australian Spitfire.
By Fabrice Fanton.
Spitfire Mk. IB of No. 602 Squadron
Tamiya 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk. I completed by Jeff Webb.
Added in December 2007
Spitfire PR Mk. ID Trop
Fabrice Fanton returns with a model of this rather unusual
photo-reconnaissance bird.
The Duke Spitfires
A modelling postscript to the story of Canadian twin brothers
Douglas and Bruce Warren who flew Spitfires with No. 165 Squadron
RAF.
Spitfire PR Mk. XI in 1/32nd
Scale
Tony Grand debuts on these pages with an impressive conversion of
1/32 Hasegawa Spitfire Mk. V to PR Mk. XI.
W/Cdr Ian Gleed's Spitfire
Arguably the best known of all African Spitfires. Model in 1/48
scale by Erik Whipple.
Tim
Prosser's Spitfire Collection - Part 5 (Interlude)
Some of the Spitfire's contemporaries in the RAF service modelled
and photographed by Tim Prosser
Spitfire Night Fighter
Another expertly-finished 1/48 Spitfire from the collection of
Ricardo Dacoba
Spitfire LF Mk. V in
Portuguese Service
1/72 Tamiya Spitfire Mk. Vb built in the markings of the Portuguese
Air Force. By Geoff Abreu.
Modelling Supermarine
Spitfire PR Mk. XIX - The Complete Conversion Guide for 1/48 Scale
Jim Kiker's comprehensive two-part feature covers all the aspects of
converting the Spitfire Mk. XVI kit into this photo-reconnaissance
version.
Part 1 - Conversion;
Part 2 - Detailing and
Finishing
Fujimi Spitfire LF Mk. XIV in
1/72 Scale
The Fujimi kits are still the best Griffon Spitfires in this scale.
Model by Magnus Fridsell
Modelling Spitfire F Mk. 21 in
1/48 Scale
Extensive conversion leads to an accurate model of the first
laminar-wing Spitfire. By Fabrice Fanton.
Added in November 2007
Another Malta Spitfire
Kitbash
Erik Whipple presents another Malta Spitfire Mk. VC, this time an aircraft
flown by Sqn/Ldr Lync
Pin-up Spitfire Mk. IX
A Spitfire with an interesting nose art and history, modelled by
Geoffrey Abreu.
Tim
Prosser's Spitfire Collection - Part 4
Another selection of Tim's vast collection of 1/72 Spitfire models
Ventura Spitfire PR
Mk. XI in 1/72 Scale
It is not often we see Ventura kits assembled and finished, this one
was built by Magnus Fridsell
American Spitfire Mk.
VIII in Italy
1/48 ICM kit modelled by Ricardo Dacoba
Added in October 2007
Tim Prosser's
Spitfire Collection - Part 3
More of Tim's Spitfire models photographed in scenic settings
Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk. I
Battle of Britain fighter with an unusual yellow spinner modelled by
Geoffrey Abreu.
Malta Spitfire Mk. Vc
Aircraft flown by Canadian Malta ace George "Buzz" Beurling,
modelled by Erik Whipple
Old Hasegawa Spitfire Mk. I (1/72 scale)
Rick Reinbott's model built 1980's-style.
Tim
Prosser's Spitfire Collection (Part 2)
A variety of 1/72 Spitfire models presented
with in-flight photographs
S-89 Spitfire
1/48 ICM kit built as Czechoslovak Spitfire LF. Mk. IXE. By Ricardo
Dacoba
1/32
Cockpit Detailing Pictorial
Dave Pratt details the Hasegawa Spitfire with an all-new cockpit
Added in September 2007
Spitfire VC of the
Royal Hellenic Air Force - Converting Tamiya Spitfire Mk. V With a
"C" Wing
Details of construction described by John Korellis
Tim
Prosser's Spitfire Collection (Part 1)
A variety of Spitfire models attractively presented
with atmospheric photographs
1/48 Tamiya Spitfire
Mk. V, No. 92 Squadron
The machine of Sqn/Ldr James Rankin from Biggin Hill Wing built by Erik Whipple
1/48 Tamiya
Spitfire Mk. V, No. 611 Squadron
Hornchurch Wing Spitfire modelled by Erik Whipple
1/48 Airfix Spitfire Mk.
V
Marty Perry builds Airfix' venerable kit in the markings of 4FG,
USAAF
1/48 Airfix Spitfire F.
22
In realistic post-war silver finish
Spitfire Mk. I,
No. 603 Squadron
Tamiya kit built and finished by Erik Whipple
1/48 Tamiya Spitfire Mk. I,
No. 19 Squadron
Tamiya kit built and finished by Erik Whipple
Kit-bashed 1/72 Spitfire Mk. VI
Mark Davies uses no less than four different kits for one accurate
high-altitude Spitfire
Added in August 2007
1/48 Academy Spitfire Mk. XIVe
In SEAC markings
Wolf
in Sheep's Clothing - Modelling Captured DB605-Powered Spitfire
Model conversion by Ricardo Dacoba, Argentina
Czech Master Resin Supermarine 1/72
Seafire F.46
Kit review by Mark Davies, New Zealand
Made It Home
- Battle of Britain Diorama
Diorama built by Anders Isaksson, Sweden