Alex Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 That's looking very nice! Thanks for walking us through the research into this bird. Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Looking very good Nick! I really like this colour scheme, and your research is uncovering some interesting aspects of the Mk IX e's: the roundels are much closer to the wing tip than I imagined, and somehow I thought this one might have been polished aluminium. You are also one of the few ex-airline guys I know who can afford aftermarket stuff from the LHS. Must be secretly pawning some of your stash? Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Madmax said: Looking very good Nick! I really like this colour scheme, and your research is uncovering some interesting aspects of the Mk IX e's: the roundels are much closer to the wing tip than I imagined, and somehow I thought this one might have been polished aluminium. You are also one of the few ex-airline guys I know who can afford aftermarket stuff from the LHS. Must be secretly pawning some of your stash? Ha Ha Sean, no it was all bought before the crash. The stash is now in "seize and hold" mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Sharp work mate it's really coming together. Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregair Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 That's looking very good Nick! Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 Thanks for the compliments gents. I found some parts in the spares box of my first attempt to do a Spitfire Mk XVI. This was an attempt in 1985 with the Hasegawa kit . If I recall correctly I think the lack of four spoked wheels eventually sank the project. In the mean time this one is finished. I will look for some chrome Sello tape to get a more realistic mirror, so better photos tomorrow or Wednesday with hopefully a shiny mirror. Cheers Nick LSP_Kevin, Rockie Yarwood, denders and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Looks great! Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 She looks beautiful Nick! Well done! Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Nice work mate I will wait for more pictures before adding to the gallery. Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 6:36 AM, BradG said: Nice work mate I will wait for more pictures before adding to the gallery. Thanks Brad, here are a couple of photos. Weather unusual for mid summer. Cloudy and temp in the mid twenties instead of the usual mid thirties with sunshine. Been like this for a month. Tuesday was sunny but it was cleaning day. Enjoy Nick alain11, IainM, MikeMaben and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Georgous build, so much to like. Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 That colour scheme looks fantastic Nick - really suits a Spitfire! As soon as you lightly accentuate the detail on the upper surface, we'd love to see some glamour shots... Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFR Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I love seeing SAAF Spitfires! Great work Nick. Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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