DONE @p.3 +++ Supermarine Spitfire L.F. Mk. Xb, Operation Torch, late 1942

Dizzyfugu · July 12, 2018, 02:20:46 AM

The next one in chronological order - #3: this one sounds simple: an early Spitfire with a radial engine (I favor a Taurus, because of its small diameter...) instead of the classic Merlin. Nothing spectacular, just an engine swap for the expected odd look, and with American roundels from the 1942 North Africa campaign. Basis will be a Revell Spitfire V, 1996 mold.

Tophe · July 12, 2018, 05:49:28 AM

Radial engine Spitfire? Good!

Dizzyfugu · July 12, 2018, 06:05:07 AM

Yes, I am curious with what I can come up with. I've never seen this stunt being done - at least in a "classic" style. The "best" work I have seen was an Fw 190/SPF kitbash, which used the complete Fw 190 fuselage to which SPF winsg had been added. Did not look bad, but I want to stay closer to the original, like a real-life variant.

NARSES2 · July 12, 2018, 06:35:02 AM

I've seen a radial Hurricane, OGL did one and it's on here somewhere. A radial Spitfire doesn't ring any bells however, but given the way many different "just in case" engine trials were conducted in 1940 you never know if it wasn't at least thought about ?

Dizzyfugu · July 12, 2018, 06:57:13 AM

I've done a radial Hurricane (with a Twin Wasp) - in fact, it has been my first whif after I started building aircraft models again.

1:72 Hawker Hurricane Mk. VI; RAAF "A60-25/QE-V", 4th Sq.; Tsili-Tsili airfield, New Guinea, early 1943 - (Whif/Hobby Boss kit conversion) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

NARSES2 · July 13, 2018, 03:10:40 AM

Oh my, that does look the business

Dizzyfugu · July 14, 2018, 10:14:52 AM

Already painting this one...

Old Wombat · July 14, 2018, 11:32:48 PM

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on July 14, 2018, 10:14:52 AM
Already painting this one...

No-one's surprised, Dizz.

Knightflyer · July 14, 2018, 11:50:34 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on July 14, 2018, 11:32:48 PM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on July 14, 2018, 10:14:52 AM
Already painting this one...

No-one's surprised, Dizz.

Infact, isn't he slowing down a bit, if he's only just painting it! I'd have expected him to be on the NEXT model after this by now

Dizzyfugu · July 15, 2018, 06:06:26 AM

Well, I am taking my time. Just did some beauty pics from the Furore this morning, while the Spitfire's paint is drying for an ink wash treatment. I originally wanted to paint the aircraft in classic Dark Green/Ocean Grey, just with yellow-rimmed American roundels, but then I decided to go for clipped wings (since the Taurus, which powers my variant, was only good at low altitudes), and then I decided to switch to the RAF Desert Scheme, but still with US roundels. Makes more sense for an Operation Torch participant.

Old Wombat · July 15, 2018, 06:58:31 AM

nighthunter · July 15, 2018, 10:57:45 AM

Sounds sexy, lol!

Knightflyer · July 15, 2018, 11:25:29 AM

Looking forward as always to another one of your creations

Dizzyfugu · July 16, 2018, 12:20:26 AM

Painting made slow progress yesterday, due to the general local heatwave. Did a wasing and post-shading, now I am closing in on the decals, which will be improvised. The rhinoplasty yielded an ...interesting result. I am curious what others think when I finally get to post some pics (the Furore is through). I guess I will make a combined WiP/beauty post, once this one has been completed.

Dizzyfugu · July 17, 2018, 12:49:40 AM

Model got finished this morning, but it might take a couple of days until pictures materialize.