Spitfire IXC PV270/ZK-SPI

KiwiZac · February 28, 2009, 09:17:38 PM

Hey guys

Brendon Deere, owner of Spitfire IXC PV270/ZK-SPI, invited me over to RNZAF Ohakea today for a look at this honey of an aeroplane, set to fly in the next fortnight. I've followed her since she arrived in NZ in 2001/2, and I'm very VERY excited to have a Spit based less than an hour from home!

Just thought you might like a look

GTX · February 28, 2009, 09:49:58 PM

Sweet - might have to try and arrange a visit next time I'm across the ditch!

Regards,

Greg

B777LR · March 01, 2009, 01:54:51 AM

Thats some great modelling you've got there!

Is it 1/1 scale? The rivets look a bit off though...

tanktastic43 · March 01, 2009, 01:58:22 AM

I wonder how long it will be before a JMN finds a fault in it?

PR19_Kit · March 01, 2009, 03:00:37 AM

If that Merlin was any more polished they'd have it in a jewellers!

I bet the aircraft is better built now than when it left the factory, fantastic stuff.

nev · March 01, 2009, 04:08:59 AM

she sure is a beauty!

KiwiZac · March 01, 2009, 10:31:12 AM

This lady is so accurate and original, even the reflector gunsight is in working order! Not only that, she has hardpoints for 250lb bombs, and ALL fitting and plumbing for a slipper tank - including the jettison handle in the cockpit. A true work of art.

lenny100 · March 01, 2009, 11:08:22 AM

the wings are 1/32 inch to wide so try again and there are two many rivets on the port wing tip

Vulcan7 · March 01, 2009, 11:48:15 AM

wow great photos, thanks for posting

...... can't wait to see the finished job

GTX · March 01, 2009, 10:32:39 PM

Quote from: KiwiZac on March 01, 2009, 10:31:12 AM
This lady is so accurate and original, even the reflector gunsight is in working order! Not only that, she has hardpoints for 250lb bombs, and ALL fitting and plumbing for a slipper tank - including the jettison handle in the cockpit. A true work of art.

Ah, so the RNZAF fixed wing fighter capability is making a come back

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Regards,

Greg

KiwiZac · March 08, 2009, 11:12:38 PM

Got an email from Brendon saying that unfortunately CAA couldn't come today as planned, but hope to be there to award a Permit To Test next Tuesday/Wednesday.

KiwiZac · March 19, 2009, 01:02:00 AM

Brendon Deere's pride and joy, Spitfire PV270/ZK-SPI, flew again around 1730hr local time on Wednesday, March 18 2009.

WELL DONE BRENDON AND THE ITL TEAM!!

Pics when Brendon emails 'em!

Spitfire IXC PV270/ZK-SPI

B777LR