First of the Few Kitbashing two Airfix Spitfires to make the K5054 prototype in 1/72 |
Started: february/2004 Finished: january/2006 |
This article was published on Fine Scale Modeler magazine, volume Feb/2008. You can access the throught this link. Alternatively, here is a non-authorized pdf file.
Here
are some more pics not included in the FSM article:
The
award at IPMS-Brazil national convention in 2005
Technical file | |
Kits:
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Airfix Spitfire Mk.I - Airfix Spitfire Mk.V |
Acessories:
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Hi-Tech #72039 Spitfire Mk.5 resin details. - Eduard British Seat Belts and Pedals. - Tasman Model Products decal sheet 7204. |
Stolen
parts: |
- Rudder and main landing gear legs
resin copied from Revell Spitifire Mk.V. |
Basic
colors: |
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Primer: Gunze Mr. Surfacer 500 - Rolls-Royce Pale Blue: my own mix of Tamiya acrylics - RAF interior green: Humbrol #78 |
Notes: |
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The following items of the K5054 were scratchbuilt: cockpit (partially), spinner, exhaust stacks, propeller blades, tail skid, canopy, cockpit door, main landing gear doors. |