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This is Tamiya's 72nd scale kit, with prop and wheels replaced from an Airfix boxing of the early Spitfire. Exhausts are a resin product form SBS Model.
Spitfire L1090 was part of the first batch ordered in 1936 (serial range K9787-L1096), and by the spring of 1940, had found its way to Canada. At an RCAF testing center, performance was tested against the P-40, and it was concluded that the Spitfire came out on top.
Also, L1090 was involved with testing a newly designed anti-gravity suit by a Toronto doctor, Wilbur R. Franks. It is believed fives times as many allied airmen survived the war due to this invention, and would go on to be the forerunner of G-suits for future air force pilots as well as astronauts across the globe.
regards,Jack
Very sharp work! I've got to build one of the early Spits or a Hurricane with the light/black under wings someday.
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
That looks good. Nice job.
BK
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
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I agree with the posts on top. The weathering is fantastic. Great job all around.
No bucks, no Buck Rogers
allan I agree with the posts on top. The weathering is fantastic. Great job all around.
Toshi
On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell
Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi
Very nicely done, Jack. As others have commented on, the weathering is excellent
Mike G
Western Canada
tempestjohnny, Cliff, BrandonK, allan, Toshi, and mike G, thank you all for the positive comments.
regards,
Jack
She looks great Jack! Especially at 1:72 at that. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. =]
Tamiya F4U-1 Kenneth Walsh
Thank you bvallot, I'm happy to share this particular bird and it's history.
"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"
Thanks Joe, I'll have to check in and see what you are working on lately ...
Wow, Jack,
Very nicely done! I cannot believe that is 72nd scale, honestly. The detail work is incredible, stuff I find hard to do in 48th.
A nice nod to our first Spit, Jack.
Life is hard, it's even harder when you're stupid - John Wayne.
Thanks Andrew, and thank you for bringing this particular historical subject to my attention.
Great job! Love those early Spits and you nailed it!
-BD-
Hello Brandon, thanks!
Marc
haha, thank you Marc!
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