Typical Tamiya kit. This one has the Aboukir filter as I just could not put that atrocious Vokes thing on something as pretty as a Spitfire. The pilot has certainly not been subjected to wartime shortages, 'cause he just barely fits into the cockpit!
Nicely done! How did you manage to get the pilot into the cockpit? I tried on my last one and he wouldn’t fit for me. I also have one of these on the bench- great kit. [tup]
Very pretty, indeed, Mstanley. A beautiful build. I agree that the Aboukir is a lot easier on the eyes, but don’t be to hard on the Vokes. If nothing else it served as a reminder that the Spitfire, elegant as she was, was a serious fighting machine. The Spits that flew off the Wasp to come to Malta’s aid had 'em and I don’t imagine anyone on that embattled island turned them away for looking a little awkward! I see what you mean about the “chunky” pilot but the fact is the Spitfire cockpit was pretty narrow - perhaps we can give him the benefit of the doubt!