Thanks for posting the thread. I'm still in. Will ID kit tomorrow.

Thanks for checking in. Work has been hectic, and Im on 3rd next week so expect slow replies from me for a week. Im still deciding which kit im doing. I have a Tamiya Vb and an Italeri IX both 1:48.

Hi guys

I have a 1/72 Airfix Mk IX in 'Johnnie' Johnson's colours (the "Aircraft of the Aces" special edition) in the stash so I'll lump in with that if I could please.

Greatest aircraft ever.  Have seen some nice Ventura decals for the Mk VIII so will have to keep my eyes open for a kit.  I've chatted a few times over email with New Zealand ace Alan Peart so seeing his aircraft in that decal set will do nicely!

Don't hold your breath though.  LOL.  I'm very slow with building at the moment but, man it's fun!

Cheers

Andy

Yeah you just had to do it didn't you......Another GB i can't resistDepending on the finish date i'll jump in with a Hasegawa 1/48 Mk VIII in RAAF markings....

I'll put you down for it and if you build it you do, if not then you dont. Im guessing it will run over a year, with my work schedual, some weeks I dont even work on anything for a week.

Not sure what kit I'll be doing.  I think I have 10 or so.  It definitely will be in 31st FG markings though. 

I would like to join this group build.  I will be building Revell's Spitfire MK II.

I'm currently building a Tamiya 1:48 Spitfire Mk Vb with decals from PYN-UP for another GB..

I'll use the decals for YO*A.

Thank you.

uctrekker

I'm currently building a Tamiya 1:48 Spitfire Mk Vb with decals from PYN-UP for another GB..

I'll use the decals for YO*A.

Thank you.

Does that mean you're in?

I'll be a definate finisher with a year long build, besides you can't have a Spit Gb without a "grey nurse" from 80th RAAF.....

im in iv got a part built 1/32 scale mk1

eatthis

im in iv got a part built 1/32 scale mk1

From who?

cant remember lol i think its an old revell kit

My entry will be the PM Models Spitvire VB Seaplane kit in 1/72. Wow talk about a simple kit! Makes an Airfix look detailed! 

Could I throw my hat in the ring with Tamiya's Spitfire MK I in 1/48?

Scott

I've just been on the phone with creativemodels.com , One Aires full detail set is on it's way so i'll be opening up the engine and gunbays of this spit8

M1 A1 A2 Tanker

Could I throw my hat in the ring with Tamiya's Spitfire MK I in 1/48?

Scott

Sure can! Welcome aboard, start building when you'd like!

Hello from the midwest!  I'd like to join in.  I have a Airfix 1/48 MK XII, and am kit bashing a Spitfire MK 21 in 1/48, either using an Academy MK XIV and Airfixe MK 22/24 or by using an Aeroclub conversion if I get hold of it.

Anyone know of where to get a Black Magic comoflage mask set??

mines an old revell kit

The Mike

Hello from the midwest!  I'd like to join in.  I have a Airfix 1/48 MK XII, and am kit bashing a Spitfire MK 21 in 1/48, either using an Academy MK XIV and Airfixe MK 22/24 or by using an Aeroclub conversion if I get hold of it.

 

 

Anyone know of where to get a Black Magic comoflage mask set??

So are you building two then?

Roster updated, anyone start work on theirs?

Have started my MK XII.  Except for an after market seat, it will straight out of the box.  My Mk 21 is started as well.  Doing the kit bash one first in standard camoflage.  If I get the conversion set, I will make it into an all silver version.  Just need to find a contra prop, either from an Airfix Mk46/47 Seafire kit, or after market if it exist.

Psycho- I am off to a start- but I am making a Revell 1/48 Mk IXc, not the Mk II that I originally stated. I made the seat belts out of foil from a suture package- it is nice and thin and easy to cut. May not be accurate but I think it looks good. There is some damage on the bulkhead behind the seat- my 9 year old started this about a year ago and gave up after an hour or two-he damaged the part cutting it from the sprue. Luckily it is not really visible when the fuselage is together.

Rob

maxfax

Psycho- I am off to a start- but I am making a Revell 1/48 Mk IXc, not the Mk II that I originally stated. I made the seat belts out of foil from a suture package- it is nice and thin and easy to cut. May not be accurate but I think it looks good. There is some damage on the bulkhead behind the seat- my 9 year old started this about a year ago and gave up after an hour or two-he damaged the part cutting it from the sprue. Luckily it is not really visible when the fuselage is together.

Rob

Nice! How is the kit?

Actually, it is quite nice. The fit is reasonable and detailed. I got the wings, fuselage, tail and horizontal stabs on in no time today. Probably could be painting in a few days.

Rob

Well, with a little help from dad, 6 yr old Jr. finished his Testors 1/72 Spitfire Mk ? (the box says "I" but it sure doesn't look like it, according to the marking below it was a MK Vb).  Never having built a 1/72 I have new respect for those with better near sight (as mine ain't what it used to be!) He assembled it, painted most of it (I drew lines for the camo) and I had the delightful task of taping the TINY canopy, I also moved the decals into final rest after he put them on the plane.  We built OTB with the three color paint scheme provided in the box (did use a little black for prop and silver for wheels) and did a quick q-tip wash for the panel lines (which I might add were easier to work with than any kit I've yet done) .  The markings are for Plt Off Donald Morrison Canadian Sqd May 1942.  He (we) enjoyed the build so much, we picked up a 1/72 Hurricane and have my eye on a 1/72 SBD, when dad lays into his SBD. Some wip and finals,

hey all. this is my first group-build. I see my name on the list and the TBA next to it. my spitfire is gonna be a mk.V 1/48 with some AM goodies from ultracast. i try to buy any AM resin stuff from them, as is my patriotic dooty. haha

Andrew

Very nice Reasoned! He'll be a master modeler in no time at all. I dont build in 1:72 due to how small it is. 1:48 is perfect for me. I'll get a badge up soon for you, Im sure we wont say anything about you adding a badge in your sig for your son.

Longbranch

hey all. this is my first group-build. I see my name on the list and the TBA next to it. my spitfire is gonna be a mk.V 1/48 with some AM goodies from ultracast. i try to buy any AM resin stuff from them, as is my patriotic dooty. haha

Andrew

Made by who?

I just picked up the Italeri 1/48 Spitfire IX American Aces edition for $25 at my LHS.  The decal sheet in this kit makes it a bargain.  I think I'll be doing WZ-JJ of Lt John Fawcett, 309th FS/31st FG. 

I found a book called Woodbine Red Leader by George Loving in a used book store.  He was a member of the 309th and flew Spits and Mustangs in the Med.  Ended up with 5 kills in the Stang.  Great stories of WWII air combat.