Revell 1/32 SPITFIRE Mk II

Looks fantastic Greg. 303 Squadron, Polish yes?

Beauty.  That cockpit detail is fantastic.  303 was one of the Polish squadrons as was 306 where she transferred to.

Nice Job!

Excellent work.  You don't see too many early spits with nose art.  

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

I've been a huge fan of the Polish squadrons and their courageous pilots since first reading about them as a little shaver...but seeing the big-screen epic "Battle of Britain" in the '60s...with its memorable "Stop that Polish chatter" scene...just cemented that affection forever.

"Repeat please...."

Did you see Mission Of Honor/Hurricane?  A 2018 film about 303 squadron. 

https://youtu.be/ZrztYPr2TyQ

Oddly enough two films came out in 2018/19 about 303 squadron so it's a bit confusing.  The other is called 303 Squadron and I have yet to watch:

https://youtu.be/vSHeKwLnp8o

Nice build, Greg!  It's always great to see one of the classic Revell 1/32 kits get built.  And yes, I thought of Barry Foster and his Polish pilots immediately, too!  "Repit, pliz!"

Hi Greg,

I don't want to take up the space here on the forum with "Polish chit chat" (loved that movie) but excellent job on this vintage kit.  I love it when a skilled modeler takes their time with one of these older kits and turns it into a stunner!  I know that the P-51 Mustang gets all of the attention but in my opinion the British Spitfire, especially the early marks, was the most beautiful/elegant fighter of WWII.  Now, is Revell's 1/32 Hawker Hurricane or their F4U Corsair, both from the late 60s or early 70s, next on your workbench?

TJS

Hello!

NIce job - it's always good to see a Polish machine here on the forums! I'd like to add that the 303rd transferred to Spitfires after Battle of Britain - before that they flew Hurricanes and had many kills with them. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

MR TOM SCHRY

I know that the P-51 Mustang gets all of the attention but in my opinion the British Spitfire, especially the early marks, was the most beautiful/elegant fighter of WWII.

The Spit is often cited...particularly by British commentators, as is entirely understandable...as the most aesthetically-pleasing fighter design, ever. It's hard to disagree; I love all marks of the Mustang, but to me its 'look' is a sleek and efficient well-designed machine...but not a sort of aerial 'work of art.' The Spitfire, on the other hand, with its elliptical wing shape and almost fish-like fuselage, is graceful...almost angelic...in a way few other warplanes have ever been.

MR TOM SCHRY

Now, is Revell's 1/32 Hawker Hurricane or their F4U Corsair, both from the late 60s or early 70s, next on your workbench?

I have the 'old' Hurricane -- and a lot of AM detail stuff for it -- in the stash. I last did a super-detailed version of the similar-vintage Corsair in the late '80s -- it was literally the 'Baa Baa Blacksheep' boxing...but it's well past time to do another. (I've had several Waldron sets all ready for it, all this time!)

I'll probably do it as Ike Kepford's bird, since I did Boyington's...and I just can't resist that gorgeous 3-tone camouflage scheme!

Thanks to all for your comments.

Cheers

keavdog

Did you see Mission Of Honor/Hurricane? A 2018 film about 303 squadron.

John, thanks for the heads-up on both films. Hadn't heard of either, but I've got the first bookmarked to watch soon...and I'll probably end up ordering the second, since it's dirt-cheap.

Nice job.  I love all the additions you made to the pit.

I built the original '60s release a few years back along with Tamiya's 32nd scale XIc around the time the movie Dunkirk came out.  Always loved those old Revell kits (just completed the Stuka).

Very, very nice! It's great to be reminded that you don't have to have the latest, highest tech, most expensive kit to achieve great results. Just good old fashioned modeling skills and patience.

Beautiful work.  You're a craftsman and a real credit to the hobby.  

Fine work Greg, and a lovely model.

Thanks, guys!

wpwar11

Beautiful work.  You're a craftsman and a real credit to the hobby.

I'll (narrowly) accept the 'craftsman' part...since I've been at it for 5+ decades, now...but I categorically reject that I've ever been a 'credit' to anything....

Wonderful cockpit detail. Looking great. Wonderful work.