Supermarine Jetfire

[B777LR]

After beginning my piston perfection build, i had a bunch of parts on my workbench. Thus i started working out what i could create. I settled on the spitfire fuselage, an upside down P-51 nose (without spinner), P-39 wings, P-51 air intake (engine mount) and a F-18 exhaust nossle (jet intake). Still in the middle of PSR, and ive accidently broken off one horizontal stab. Any suggestions?

[Brian da Basher]

Very interesting Trip 7! I'm looking forward to seeing this one completed, If you really want to make folks do a double-take, finish it in Soviet markings.

Brian da Basher

[Martin H]

I did something very simler to that with a spit IX sevral years ago.

Looks good so far

[B777LR]

Update:
Nearing an end to the PSR process, so i painted the airframe in a matt colour (this time brown). Found a couple of places that needs improvement. Also added the wingtip tanks:

[AeroplaneDriver]

Nice interpretation of a jet-Spit.  Cant wait to see her done!

[Brian da Basher]

Wow that's looking great Trip 7! I really like the wingtip tanks. Reminds me of an F-80 Shooting Star. Nice touch!

Brian da Basher

[noxioux]

So, does it weigh in at about 5lbs yet?  That's quite a load of putty!

It's progressing very nicely!

[B777LR]

Yup, it weighs quite alot! I think its fun how i spent 2 months first time i did something like this, now ive spent only 3 or 4 weeks!

As you can see, i went along with the "very confused JMN scheme" for this model. The JMN will pass it saying thats a Yak-15, but will then notice the spitfire tail, and then...

[Brian da Basher]

Exceelnt work, Trip 7! I really like the contrast between the red stars and the camo paint! You're right, the "experts" will think it's a Yak until they take a closer look.

Brian da Basher