My last work is about the old Monogram's 1/48 Spitfire (the model is of 1962). Although the shape is correct, the model is ruined because of two essential defects: over-heavy paneling with excess bolting (the surface of the Spitfire was very smooth in reality), and the canopy excessively thick.
The first defect of the two was easily removed, but the second was really a challenge. Using the original canopy as master, I thermoformed another identical using a heated sheet of acetate over a flame, next, with great care, I cut the copy with a very sharp cutter. The frames were made with plasticard.
All the interiors have been self-built using cardboard, plasticard, copper wire, and other material. Engine exhausts has been also self-constructed using copper wire rods. The wheels have been replaced with others with the right thickness, self-building the rims too.
The result of all this work, which has been committed to me for several months, is visible in the photos. I hope you will appreciate it.
The model represents the aircraft of Sdn.Ldr. Hugo T. Armstrong, of 611 Sqdn, who was shot down over Boulogne (F) on February 5, 1943.
(p.s. forgive me for my bad english)
