Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Mk. Vb

[AAC]

Here is my first modeling attempt after many years, it was meant to be a fully documented build but I got lazy, maybe next time

The subject was from RAAF 457 Sqn. operating in England in 1941, I'm an aussie after all, even though the pilot was a kiwi.

The kit was a quite old Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Mk. Vb, circa 1980's, and very simple only 3 sprues! I started it in late August 2014 and it was meant to be completed by late November 2014 for a good friends birthday... missed that. So I thought Christmas present for him... missed that too (just), so it became a New Year/late Birthday/late Christmas present

I hope you find it interesting.

The Box


The cockpit and my first attempt with PE







The final result













And here are some of my reference images for this project.

[planemaker]

Superb work Alexander! The cockpit looks great. You really made a good job from an old kit like that. Hope your friend will appreciate the gift.

[Hillbilly]

For being your first build in years your skills sure didn't leave you.Superb build

[TLMARK]

Oh yeah I really like that

[AAC]

Many thanks all for the kind comments.

[chief5437]

Looks great! I bet your friend will love it!

[Paul]

Nice clean build, thanks for sharing

[AchtungPanzer]

Good work , S looks v.good