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Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:26 pm
by Stikpusher
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?
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.
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:35 pm
by BlackSheep214
Interesting information. Thank you.
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2025 2:55 pm
by BlackSheep214
Clipped wings installed!
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:25 am
by KSaarni
Looking good!
- Kari
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:19 am
by BlackSheep214
RAF Medium Grey 2 painted on undersides of Clipped wing Spitfire..
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Next, topside camo colors on both Spitfires
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 5:18 pm
by speedgraflex
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!
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:29 pm
by Gary Brantley
That is looking great, Tom!
I love those clipped-wing Spits the best! Keep that progress going.
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:33 am
by KSaarni
Looks good Tom!
- Kari
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:18 pm
by BlackSheep214
Camo is on Clipped Wing Spitfire. Used Tamiya XF-82 RAF Ocean Grey 2 and Model Master 4849 RAF Dark Green.
Re: 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vb ‘Red Star’ Dual Build
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:23 pm
by BlackSheep214
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.
