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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: ujik on March 11, 2013, 03:03:56 AM

Title: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: ujik on March 11, 2013, 03:03:56 AM
Hello, I present my first What if this year's model. :)

It´s special lightweighted version of Spitfire Mk.14 with long range, which was used for escort of american bomb unions over Germany.
Due to possibility of carry external fuel tanks had Spitfires 14LR removed machine-guns and had locally firmed wings. The armament of two 20 mm canons Hispano had enlarged supply of ammo on 200 round/barrel.
This version was used by 332th Fighther Group - Tuskegee Airmen and also by some RAF squadrons. Displayed plane was flown by 1st Lt. Spurgeon Ellington.

(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-13.jpg)
(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-14.jpg)
(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-15.jpg)
(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-16.jpg)
(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-17.jpg)
(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-18.jpg)
(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-20.jpg)
(http://img9.rajce.idnes.cz/d0901/2/2756/2756238_85f564644713f889dddd15a8e1d7945a/images/Spit14-21.jpg)
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: taiidantomcat on March 11, 2013, 03:13:02 AM
Thats a peach  :-*
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: mikejapan on March 11, 2013, 03:19:51 AM
The colors fit the plane very nicely!
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 11, 2013, 04:27:53 AM
Beautiful. I like the combination of the slipper tank and 75 Gal P-51 drop tanks.

How did you weather it?
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: ChernayaAkula on March 11, 2013, 10:01:38 AM
Gorgeous!  :-*
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: finsrin on March 11, 2013, 10:07:12 AM
Perfect paint in scheme and quality.   :-*
You make model painting house calls ?
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: father ennis on March 11, 2013, 02:25:25 PM
I really like what you've done here. The mods are great and the finished is perfect,too !!!
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 12, 2013, 02:14:59 AM
Wow!!! :)
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: Doom! on March 12, 2013, 02:33:46 AM
Great build and choice of paint scheme...does nose art really say Lollipoop?  ;D
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: PantherG on March 12, 2013, 07:47:43 AM
Like a "designated spokesman of Cz What if SIG" I was charged for translating answers on Your questions... ;)

The Big Gimper asked for weathering...
For  "normal" colours comrade Ujik used preshading....and for metalic colours for change postshading (with slightly darker hue of original metall colour)....

I hope,that this answer is understandible....

I´m sorry,but You must excuse our, "poor eastmans",because in School we (mainly we "early-borned") we learn only russian...and english is for us slightly difficult,then russian....  ;)
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: Tophe on March 12, 2013, 09:17:50 AM
Friendly cheers from Western Europe: beautiful model! :-*
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: Snoopy von Rafstoffen on March 13, 2013, 02:55:34 AM
Great job!

(http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Respect/applaudissements-185.gif)
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 13, 2013, 06:53:56 AM
Very nicely done!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: ChrisF on March 14, 2013, 06:41:54 AM
First rate idea, First rate modelling, and First rate photography !!

Straight 10's from me !! Its awesome !
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: elmayerle on March 14, 2013, 09:05:26 AM
Gorgeously conceived, executed, and presented.

Bravo!!
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: kitnut617 on March 15, 2013, 12:15:19 AM
Very nice   :)

But you're not far from the truth, in the Morgan/Shacklady book on the Spitfire, there's photos of one where they flight tested those wing tanks ---
Title: Re: Spitfire F.Mk.14 LR "Red Tails" (Academy 1/72)
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 15, 2013, 02:38:02 AM
Quote from: kitnut617 on March 15, 2013, 12:15:19 AM
Very nice   :)

But you're not far from the truth, in the Morgan/Shacklady book on the Spitfire, there's photos of one where they flight tested those wing tanks ---

You mean these pictures:

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/Modeling%202013/Sptifire-75-Gal--DT.jpg)

Also US M10. Perfect for my USAAC theme.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/Modeling%202013/Sptifire-M10.jpg)

Thanks for the pointers Robert.