**** DONE: Spitfire MkVIII F/L Edward "Ted" Sly Commonwealth GB

[Vic Balshaw]

All good stuff Andy and an impressive history

[ozhawk40]

All good stuff Andy and an impressive history

And some good progress too!

[Wildcat]

Thanks Vic and Pete.

[T Bolt]

Nice progress Andy

[Crimea_River]

Nice start.

[Airframes]

Good work so far mate. Are you sure about the red spinner? I've just been reading about RAF and RAAF going to great lengths to get rid of any red - just in case of confusion with Japanese markings. One RAF squadron, new to Burma, at first ignored warnings about their red spinners, but very soon painted them after some close calls!

[Wurger]

Nice job so far.

[Wildcat]

Good work so far mate. Are you sure about the red spinner? I've just been reading about RAF and RAAF going to great lengths to get rid of any red - just in case of confusion with Japanese markings. One RAF squadron, new to Burma, at first ignored warnings about their red spinners, but very soon painted them after some close calls!

I believe so Terry. Quite a few RAAF spitfires had red spinners (as did our P-40's). By this stage of the war the Allies had complete air superiorty over the Japanese, infact RAAF Spitfires at Morotai and Borneo managed to only shot down three very rare Japanese aircraft!

[Airframes]

OK, no problem. Just thought I'd check.

[Wildcat]

Hi guys, some small progress with the completion of the cockpit. I cut a small rectangle hole in the armour plate to fit some home made seatbelts (the poor mans tamiya tape version ), looks better then an empty seat though. The side acces door has also been cut out so as to model it in the open position. Ive made a start on the wings and have also painted up some 250 pounders to hang under the wings. I've also assembled the engine, I won't be showing mine, but it needs to be in place for the exhaust stacks and prop mount to fit in place.
Sorry for the poor quality pics, my camera struggles in Macro mode.

[Wayne Little]

Making some good progress there Andy!

[Airframes]

Good stuff Andy. Try coming back a couple of inches with the camera and, if possible, use a smaller f stop. It's focusing on the towel, or rug, quite well, so probably a bit close for the Depth of Field range.

[rochie]

looks great Andy

[Vic Balshaw]

Very nice start Andy

[Crimea_River]

Looking good mate!