1/32 Tam Spit IXc SK+N "Ducky": Question for the Spitfire Experts

[Uncarina]

Great work and discussion! How will you be handling the overpainted codes on the fuselage?

 

Cheers,  Tom

[Thunderbolt]

12 hours ago, Uncarina said:

Great work and discussion! How will you be handling the overpainted codes on the fuselage?

 

Cheers,  Tom

Thanks Tom.

 

I have identified a few challenges with the fuselage code letters: 

1. I'm not sure what the original codes were, as they do not seem to be recognizable patterns (last image below) In the image below with the pilot pictured, there only seem to be splotches of a color lighter than RAF OG with the S superimposed. In the last photo, there is clearly some sort of broad shade painted under the 'S'.
2. The Montex masks are about 33% undersized in the horizontal plane, so some clever manipulation/augmentation of the masks will be necessary. 
3. Getting the placement of the original, underpinned codes right relative to the newer SK will require that the SK be painted first and strategically masked off thereafter.
4. There is no evidence for what the 'N' was painted over so artistic license will be required.  

Regards

TB

Edited March 6, 2021 by thunderbolt1988

[Uncarina]

That’s a challenge for sure, but it’ll look great and very distinctive when your aircraft is done. I did something similar with my TA-152 but the references were clearer.

 

Cheers,  Tom

[Thunderbolt]

Here’s an update of the upper camouflage. I will be touching it up later