Spitfire references?

[ChuckT]

I took the plunge and purchased the 1/32 Tamiya spitfire from hobby link Japan. In anticipation of it's arrival, what are the best photo references out there for the Mk IX spit? Thanks in advance, Chuck.

[Tim Carroll]

I took the plunge and purchased the 1/32 Tamiya spitfire from hobby link Japan. In anticipation of it's arrival, what are the best photo references out there for the Mk IX spit? Thanks in advance, Chuck.

 

Hi Chuck,

I have quite a few references for spitfires but if I had to pick one for a Mk IX I would choose the Wings

and Wheels Press book Spitfire LF Mk IX in detail.

 

See this link http://www.wwpbooks.com/index.php?lang=en&page=showbook&book=17

 

The most comprehensive set of photos of a near original aircraft as you can get.

 

Cheers

 

Tim

[nmayhew]

I am not familiar with that book, and I know this doesn't help, but Spitfire Engineered was on like 75% discount (albeit in error) a while back when everyone on here (and Hyperscale) scooped it up.

 

This is the book I will be using when I get around to going to town on my IX and VIII.

 

The book is still on at a decent price at Ian Allan I believe.

 

Alternatively, for free, and arguably much more useful to a modeller, just follow and try to emulate Wold's build here on LSP.

 

Thus far I have not seen any Spitfire in any scale that betters his work.

 

Seriously, it is that good.

[nmayhew]

Sorry, that should read "Wolf's build", not 'Wold's build..." but am posting via my blackberry and editing is a pain in the »}«&!

[Av8fan]

Congratulations on getting the Spitfire. It is an amazing kit.

 

I agree, Wolf's build is something to behold.