JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 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
Kaireckstadt Posted May 9, 2021 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
Spitfire Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 Looking good, hopefully I will be building a JE*J soon, but from a PCM kit. Cheers Dennis 4
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 2:12 AM, GazzaS said: Fantastic job John! Expand Thanks Gaz!! 3
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 9:20 AM, Spitfire said: Looking good, hopefully I will be building a JE*J soon, but from a PCM kit. Cheers Dennis Expand Thanks Dennis. 3
Bomber_County Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 Sublime presentation as ever, yet again I now think I want a spit………..congrats 4
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 6:41 PM, belugawhaleman said: Nice work! Expand Thank you!!! 2
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 7:12 PM, Bomber_County said: Sublime presentation as ever, yet again I now think I want a spit………..congrats Expand Thanks. Lots of nice schemes available for the Spitfire line. 2
BlrwestSiR Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 Great looking spitfire John. Up to your usual standards as always. On 5/9/2021 at 7:14 PM, JohnB said: Thanks. Lots of nice schemes available for the Spitfire line. Expand That's for sure. 3
JohnB Posted May 10, 2021 Author Posted May 10, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 12:20 PM, BlrwestSiR said: Great looking spitfire John. Up to your usual standards as always. That's for sure. Expand Thanks Carl. 2
Bill_S Posted May 11, 2021 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
Peterpools Posted May 11, 2021 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
JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Author Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 4:13 AM, Bill_S said: As usual, a very nice job, John! One of these days I'll have to pull mine off the SOD. Expand Thank you Bill! The RAF Interior Grey Green you sent me sure came in handy on this build! 2
JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Author Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 10:40 AM, Peterpools said: John Awesome work - just beautifully done. Nothing comes close to your magical touch with an air brush. Keep 'em comin Peter Expand Thanks Peter. My old Paasche airbrush still works fine! 2
DocRob Posted May 11, 2021 Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 12:23 AM, JohnB said: I hope y'all like the results of my efforts. Expand 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
JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Author Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 8:10 PM, 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 Expand Thank you Rob! I very much appreciate that. 2
JohnB Posted May 12, 2021 Author Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 1:20 AM, 1to1scale said: Another stunner! Expand LOL Thanks!!! 2
JohnB Posted June 5, 2021 Author Posted June 5, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 10:25 PM, KevinM said: That came out Quite Nice John ! Expand Thanks Kevin. I'm pleased that you like it. 1
1to1scale Posted June 6, 2021 Posted June 6, 2021 I love it! Another amazing build, I think your squadron is now big enough to invade another country! 1
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