Early during the Mk.V production run, in late summer 1941, the RAF Day Fighter scheme changed from Dark Green and Dark Earth over Sky to Dark Green and Ocean Grey over Medium Sea Grey. Aside from Mk. Vs in Tropical schemes, most Mk.Vs were built in the late 1941 Day Fighter scheme.BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:23 am I was perplexed why the undersides were not assigned as Sky but RAF Medium Sea Grey 2. Perhaps they changed it for the Mk.Vb?
1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Interesting information. Thank you.
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Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Clipped wings installed!
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Looking good!
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On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
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MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
RAF Medium Grey 2 painted on undersides of Clipped wing Spitfire..
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Next, topside camo colors on both Spitfires
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“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Tom! Great job on those color coats!! Are you seeing any difference between the two kits in terms of quality of details and overall design? You’re making assembly look easy! Bravo!
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
That is looking great, Tom! 
I love those clipped-wing Spits the best! Keep that progress going. 
I love those clipped-wing Spits the best! Keep that progress going. Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Looks good Tom!
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On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
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MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Camo is on Clipped Wing Spitfire. Used Tamiya XF-82 RAF Ocean Grey 2 and Model Master 4849 RAF Dark Green.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Camo is on 'Red Star' Spitfire. Used Tamiya XF-82 RAF Ocean Grey 2 and LifeColor UA91 Dark Green FS34079. Although LifeColor's Dark Green FS34079 is lighter shade than Model Master RAF Dark Green FS34079. I'm satisfied with LifeColor choice for the 'Red Star' Spitfire.
This is my first time using LifeColor acrylics. Water soluble yet I sprayed straight out of the bottle. Clean up can be done with either water or Windex. I used Windex for clean up. I'm happy with LifeColor with how it sprays and ease of clean up.
This is my first time using LifeColor acrylics. Water soluble yet I sprayed straight out of the bottle. Clean up can be done with either water or Windex. I used Windex for clean up. I'm happy with LifeColor with how it sprays and ease of clean up.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn