turboprop4 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Since I missed the "in progress" posts, figured I'd make a slideshow video showing the major steps in converting PCM's Spitfire Mk. IX to a FR.18 using Grey Matters Resin conversion. Replaced the kit seat with one from Barracuda resin and the wheels with new ones from Resin 2 Detail. I added Model Master cannons/machine guns as well. I wanted something unique in terms of markings and came across an interesting article on the RAF’s 28 Squadron FR.18’s flying out of Kai Tak in Hong Kong. The squadron was known to strip their mounts in between missions with different aircraft showing a variety of natural metal, natural metal and camouflage, and all camouflaged finishes. I thought that TP455 with its stripped fuselage and camouflage wings would provide the unique finish. Feedback and comments welcomed. Anthony in NZ, Old Dog, Martinnfb and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Beautiful build! Love the scheme! turboprop4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Tight as a tick. Great scheme. Great presentation. Love this. Sincerely, Mark turboprop4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I'm going to savour watching that later, my favourite Griffon-engined Spitfire marque. Thanks for sharing. Just had a watch, fantastic, best looking prop ever (c), will be getting the mag. Cheers! turboprop4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboprop4 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thanks, guys. Was a really fun project and I'm working on another now (late model Spitfire XIVE). Still looking for the right scheme for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 That is really unusual, I like it. Superb work as well. turboprop4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 5 hours ago, turboprop4 said: I'm working on another now (late model Spitfire XIVE). Still looking for the right scheme for that one. Looking forward to seeing that one. MikeC and turboprop4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 37 minutes ago, Kagemusha said: Looking forward to seeing that one. Me too. turboprop4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboprop4 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 I'll try to get some pics up of that 1/32 XIV here soon...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Interesting build and presentation but my goodness what an ugly looking marque of Spitfire that is, the beauty into the beast methinks! turboprop4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboprop4 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 I hate to disagree so emphatically but I'm one who thinks the later marks were far more beautiful than the early marks. Those early ones just lacked the "power" that a thoroughbred needs to show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepp Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Great subject, and nicely presented turboprop4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboprop4 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Thanks for the kind words. Going to have to cue up another one one of these days so I can do a more traditional scheme. Troy Molitor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, turboprop4 said: I hate to disagree so emphatically but I'm one who thinks the later marks were far more beautiful than the early marks. Those early ones just lacked the "power" that a thoroughbred needs to show We'll agree to disagree! It's about grace not power for me, lines, design and elegance!! Troy Molitor and turboprop4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboprop4 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 I hear you...not that there is a "bad" looking Spitfire, in my book. Troy Molitor and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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