Supermarine Spitfire TR Mk.IX ("Grace" type)

[Iain (32SIG) 9,683]

Calling this done - although looking at the photots I need to dust her again!

 

What is it about model photography and dust?

 

Anyhow - build thread here.

 

Based upon measurements of a TR. Mk IX fuselage in a jig, along with original Supermarine drawings, she's taken a lot longer than planned - but hopefully my client will like her.

 

 

Markings are based upon a wartime 'Eagle Squadron' scheme as a tribute to a brave young American pilot with 133 Squadron, RAF, who lost his life days before the Squadron transferred to the USAAF:  Gene P Neville

 

 

 

 

 

Back in a mo with some more (and just noticed a panel line I need to sort).

 

Iain

[mozart 6,451]

Having followed your build I know the trials and tribulations that you’ve had, but the end result is just immaculate. Many congratulations Iain, big sigh of relief no doubt!!  

[Iain (32SIG) 9,683]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More to come...

 

Iain

[Iain (32SIG) 9,683]

6 minutes ago, mozart said:

Having followed your build I know the trials and tribulations that you’ve had, but the end result is just immaculate. Many congratulations Iain, big sigh of relief no doubt!!  

 

Cheers Max - much appreciated!

 

The test, of course, is whether my client is happy with it!! 

 

Iain

[Iain (32SIG) 9,683]

And now for some 'undressed' shots! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iain

[Iain (32SIG) 9,683]

 

 

 

 

 

Right - off to grab a small glass of vino - then back to looking at B-24 wings...

 

Iain

[Trak-Tor 900]

Really beautiful, Iain!
An excellent build and result!

Congratulations!

 

Juraj

[Anthony in NZ 2,868]

Absolutely stunning Ian!

I have thoroughly enjoyed this build right from the start, and the results are amazing.  I have no doubt your client will LOVE it!  If not.....send her to me LOL.

 

Seriously though, well done mate, a classy conversion!

[Kirk 39]

Brilliant work Iain. Well done!

[Out2gtcha 29,415]

Suburb work Iain

[LSP_Kevin 26,324]

Brilliant work, Iain! You must be experiencing an odd mix of satisfaction and relief, right about now.

 

Kev

[ericg 8,145]

Beautiful mate.

 

great photography as well.

 

cheers,

 

Eric.

[TorbenD 1,732]

Wonderful stuff Iain - enjoy that glass!

 

Torben

[themongoose 1,511]

What a work of art!

[alain11 2,072]

congrats , this a very nice build ( nice pictures too ) 

Alain