JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 As always with Tamiya the build was very enjoyable with few snags (self inflicted usually!). I decided to depict Johnnie Johnson's Mk IX as it likely looked on D-Day. I wasn't able to find any photos that showed the whole a/c except for one with no invasion stripes. Probably taken at a much later date as the codes were a little different and the a/c looked a bit worn. After market items added were brass Master Barrel cannons of the correct type, Barracudacast main wheels and seat. I replaced the kit gunsight with one from my spares box which is of the gyro stabilized type. After it was installed and the windscreen in place I read that Johnson preferred the older type. Oh well. Paints are mostly Xtracolor but the stripes are MM. Decals are a mix of kit decals Eaglecals and others from my extensive spares/leftover stash. Thanks to Carl (BlrwestSir) for the JE-J masks! I didn't do any weathering except for some exhaust stains as I figure, as a Wing Commander, the ground crew kept the a/c in clean condition. I hope y'all like the results of my efforts. 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Great looking replica of Johnnie Johnsons‘ Spitfire! I like the clean look and the invasion stripes are real eyecatchers. Very well done John! So what’s next on your bench? Cheers Kai 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Fantastic job John! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Looking good, hopefully I will be building a JE*J soon, but from a PCM kit. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 14 hours ago, GazzaS said: Fantastic job John! Thanks Gaz!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Spitfire said: Looking good, hopefully I will be building a JE*J soon, but from a PCM kit. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Nice work! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Sublime presentation as ever, yet again I now think I want a spit………..congrats 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Nice work! Thank you!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Bomber_County said: Sublime presentation as ever, yet again I now think I want a spit………..congrats Thanks. Lots of nice schemes available for the Spitfire line. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Great looking spitfire John. Up to your usual standards as always. 17 hours ago, JohnB said: Thanks. Lots of nice schemes available for the Spitfire line. That's for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Great looking spitfire John. Up to your usual standards as always. That's for sure. Thanks Carl. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 As usual, a very nice job, John! One of these days I'll have to pull mine off the SOD. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 John Awesome work - just beautifully done. Nothing comes close to your magical touch with an air brush. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 11 hours ago, Bill_S said: As usual, a very nice job, John! One of these days I'll have to pull mine off the SOD. Thank you Bill! The RAF Interior Grey Green you sent me sure came in handy on this build! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Awesome work - just beautifully done. Nothing comes close to your magical touch with an air brush. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. My old Paasche airbrush still works fine! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 1:23 AM, JohnB said: I hope y'all like the results of my efforts. Definitely John, you created another beauty. The Spit looks great all around. I like your clean work with the airbrush specially, not to easy with the invasion stripes and freehand camo. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, DocRob said: Definitely John, you created another beauty. The Spit looks great all around. I like your clean work with the airbrush specially, not to easy with the invasion stripes and freehand camo. Cheers Rob Thank you Rob! I very much appreciate that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Another stunner! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: Another stunner! LOL Thanks!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 That came out Quite Nice John ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 33 minutes ago, KevinM said: That came out Quite Nice John ! Thanks Kevin. I'm pleased that you like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I love it! Another amazing build, I think your squadron is now big enough to invade another country! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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