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ICM Spitfire XVI 1/48 (finished)

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  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Poland
ICM Spitfire XVI 1/48 (finished)
Posted by Aleksander on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 3:29 PM

I've just finished one of my projects I started last year.

Quite easy and pleasant work except decals which I threw away at once and use Montex masks and decals instead.

The model represents an aircraft from 308 Sqn. RAF on which S/Ldr Karol Pniak used to fly in A pril 1945.

Besides decals, I've changed undercarriage covers (for late ones), gun barrels (for shorter and more thick - taken from Hasegawa Spitfire IX kit), scratchbuilt position lights and added IFF and radio antennas.

Another Spitfire in my collection

 

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 3:32 PM

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing your build here! How are the  later ICM spitfire kits? I'm building their Yak 9T now and its a tough one.

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Poland
Posted by Aleksander on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 3:40 PM

Mk XVI is already fifth ICM Spit in my collection - it's not a very easy model for beginners, but - from the other hand - it's quite nice and has a good fit (if you don't use the firewall and engine).

Decals are the most awfull part of every ICM kit, so it's better to replace them with aftermarkets.

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 6:36 PM

Bow Down Bow Down Bow Down  Great job on that Spitfire, Aleksander!! Love it!

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 8:24 PM

Well done!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 8:32 PM

Looks great.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 8:34 PM

Aleksander

 it's not a very easy model for beginners, but - from the other hand - it's quite nice and has a good fit (if you don't use the firewall and engine).

So I have learned on the Mk.VII that I am building. Gonna finish it with the cowling half on and half off.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 9:03 PM

Great job.  Is the deflected control surfaces a kit option or did you do surgery?  Thanks for sharing.  

Joe

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Poland
Posted by Aleksander on Thursday, February 6, 2014 12:01 AM

Thank you very much!

Joe, control surfaces are kit option, but horizontal stabilizers were cut out by me and made as deflected

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Rothesay, NB Canada
Posted by VanceCrozier on Thursday, February 6, 2014 6:55 AM

Nice looking Spitfire Aleksander!

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Poland
Posted by Aleksander on Monday, February 10, 2014 8:02 AM

Few pictures more

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    January 2014
Posted by BOB DYER on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 4:09 PM

The definition of patience is a virtue, great build Aleksander.  

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    January 2003
  • From: Poland
Posted by Aleksander on Thursday, February 13, 2014 1:17 PM

Thank you!

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, February 13, 2014 6:37 PM

Well done!....I'm gonna have to give ICM another look.  

Joe

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2013
  • From: Greenville, TX.
Posted by Raymond G on Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:06 PM

She's beautiful for sure!  Raymond

On the Bench:

U.S.S. Arizona (Revell)

P-51D Tribute (Revell)

57 Chevy Bel Air

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:47 PM

Great looking Spitfire, sir!

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, February 14, 2014 5:32 AM

Beautiful work on a beautiful aircraft. Love the dropped stabs you did, wish I had the guts to modify something like that. Thanks for sharing her with us!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Poland
Posted by Aleksander on Sunday, February 23, 2014 5:50 AM

Thank you!

  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Cherry valley il.
Posted by invertman on Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:03 AM

very nice build!

I was looking at the icm spits,before I bought the Edward kit.

  if you want permission for a test flight.... the answer is "no".

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