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

This model ranked third place in WWII single engine aircraft category during the 2005 Brazilian IPMS National Convention, so I feel somewhat vindicated.

Technical file
Kits:	- Airfix Spitfire Mk.I - Airfix Spitfire Mk.V
Acessories:	- 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:	- Primer: Gunze Mr. Surfacer 500 - Rolls-Royce Pale Blue: my own mix of Tamiya acrylics - RAF interior green: Humbrol #78
Notes:	- The following items of the K5054 were scratchbuilt:      cockpit (partially), spinner, exhaust stacks, propeller blades, tail skid, canopy, cockpit door, main landing gear doors.

Rato Marczak © 2007