Thunderbolt

I used the pilot supplied in the kit overlaying RB Productions Sutton harness, painting with Tamiya acrylics as directed in the instructions. Im not much of a figure painter but was happy with the result. The cockpit came together nicely. I used the barracuda interior bits below + placards. Airscale stencils were placed on each IP dial per references and copiously toned down with an airbrushing of Tamiya smoke. RAF cockpit green is my own mix. Here is the project at the initial phase of completion with the cockpit and airframe completed.

Hello all, My best friend is 33 and has been a particular enthusiast of the Spitfire IX most of his life. I chose to build for him, as a gift, the IXc SK + N "Ducky" flown by Donald Moffat-Wilson as I had stumbled upon the Montex masks for this a/c and was interested in painting my own markings. He requested the model be built in flight with a pilot. A few photos exist of this a/c, included below. A few of the details are unclear to me and I would be grateful for clarification on them from members of this group who know more about WW2 Spitfires than I do. This first photo shows the pilot standing underneath the propeller of his a/c. The spinner's tip and base are painted an unknown color that I have presumed would be red. The fore rim of the supercharger scoop in front of the drop tank appears to be painted this same color as well. Does anyone know if a particular unit adopted this scheme with red maybe or another color? Second, the guns do not have the bump lateral to them in the photo so I deleted those on my kit. I otherwise used the "standard" barrels. Is this correct? This second photo show's the pilot in the cockpit of his A/C. The SK appears painted over former markings, though the background color doesn't seem to correspond to any known letters. The shade underneath the roundel is much darker than the RAF dark green seen to the left of the photo, yet, it is not in the position I would expect for a black portion of an invasion stripe. Does anyone have insight on what color the very dark portion underneath the roundel is and what the story may have been behind it? Many thanks for your input. TB `

very interesting!

Eagle's main advantage is the provision of the canopy rails. The hood over the IP is an excellent upgrade as well. I feel mixed about the rest.

Wonderful build! Question: which landing gear did you use?

With Japo saying mimetall Doras had a wing base coat of 81 and EE stating 75 was used, amongst many other things?

thanks John - wish i had those books!

Thanks, I thought it was that a/c, but it isn’t.

You’re right. It isn’t 500570. Doesn’t seem to be < o + - either: https://youtu.be/cYEGhCq3TBg

Ridiculous! I have a spare tire set I can sell you.

Found this in Pinterest, of all places https://pin.it/2Vg0aDR a good argument could be made for 81/75 or 81 undercoat/ lightly applied and very dirty 76 overcoat Does anyone know the source and which Dora it is?

Color shot of what seems to be another Dora that surrendered at Furth? Upper wing could be argued 81/75 based on this. Does anyone know which Dora this is? https://pin.it/du3Q7fv

Doesn’t HK offer engines as well? What is the difference in engine quality?

Assuming equal cost, would you rather build a Do 335A by ZM or HK? Why?

I love what you do Thunnus

I love what you do Thunnus

wow. Beautiful usage of what is unfortunately a rare kit.

Oh yes, I read that too quickly.

ZM is doing a 262?!

Trumpy's windscreens are always slightly off to me.

Bump. Looking for P61 parts. Is relish gone for good?

Your NMF is world-class. Well done.

yes, as a follow up to this, if one is planning to use a vacuum chamber, what is the best resin/silicone to get for casting parts at home? Working in the CONUS, but could probably do an international order. thank you

very nice work! love the nose art.

Hi all - looking at the ZM website lately and seeing many LW a/c out of stock. Does anyone know when they would be back in stock or how often they are restocked? thx in advance