Tamiya Mk Vb Trop converted to Vc Trop...

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Hi all,

I went back and made some changes on my 1/72 Tamiya Spitfire Mk Vc build to make the wing more accurate. I had already added the cannon stubs but I went back and sanded off the inboard wheel blisters and wing stiffeners as they were not found on the Mk V wing. The gun blister could be modified too but I left that alone on this build. No ADF radio was carried on these so I also got rid of the tail attachment point and did not add any radio wire. (Check WW2 photos and you’ll see what I mean). Its an odd looking bird with the tropical scoop and the US markings but I hope you like it as much as I enjoyed building it!
The a/c is that of the 307th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group in Sicily during the summer of 1943.

Happy modeling,

Joe Youngerman

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Very attractive model. Nice build [tup]. Really like the desert Camo. Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Rick

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Thanks Rick…I love the RAF desert camo too!

Joe

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By the way…thanks to those who gave the Spitfire wing info! [8D]

Joe

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excellent looking spit joe!![tup][tup][tup]

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Thanks Saltydog!

Joe

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The camo is really stunning Joe, and it’s in 1/72 to top it off! very nice workmanship. regards, mike.

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Thanks very much Mike…glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Joe

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excellent build. well done.

joe

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Love the camo job, nice build

Thad

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Thanks much guys…glad you liked the paintwork KINGTHAD…I have a soft spot for the Brit desert camo.

Joe