Spitfire Mk Vb YQ-A 616 Sqn RAF Jan 1942 - S/L Colin Gray
Oct 25, 2014 13:01:40 GMT 12
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Post by dewobz on Oct 25, 2014 13:01:40 GMT 12
While building 486 Sqn Tempest Mk V I spotted a Hasegawa Spitfire Mk VI 616 Sqn on Trademe and could not resist the opportunity to build one, having read much about Hasegawa Spitfire's apparent shortcomings.
I had difficulty finding any of these. The fuselage is maybe 1mm shorter than my Special Hobby Mk Vc, the cockpit serviceably detailed, the kit includes all wingtip options, 3 props and an excellent set of decals.
My Tempest V client had provided me with Victory Productions "Spitfire, Empire Aces" decals for a couple of upcoming Mk IX builds. The set has markings for 41 yes forty one Spitfires including a Mk Vb from 616 Sqn flown by Colin Gray during his time with them - Wikipedia says -
"He was promoted to flight lieutenant in August 1941[13] and the following month was awarded a Bar to his DFC. The same month, he was posted to No. 616 Squadron to serve as its commander until February 1942, at which time he took up a staff posting at 9 Group".
Hasegawa's Mk VI is their Mk Vb Spitfire with one extra sprue of VI parts. I went for the Vb option.
SPITFIRE MK Vb (serial unknown) YQ-A, 616 Sqn RAF Jan 1942 flown by S/L Colin Gray
30-DSCN1158 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
32-DSCN1160 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
36-DSCN1164 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
35-DSCN1163 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
41-DSCN1169 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
40-DSCN1168 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
39-DSCN1167 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
42-DSCN1170 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
33-DSCN1161 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
47-DSCN1175 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr
Even more photos on Flickr, as always.
The Victory Decals set contains markings for five or six aircraft flown by Gray during WW2 so expect to see more from me in future, including the Mk IXc commission.
Regards,
Wally.
I had difficulty finding any of these. The fuselage is maybe 1mm shorter than my Special Hobby Mk Vc, the cockpit serviceably detailed, the kit includes all wingtip options, 3 props and an excellent set of decals.
My Tempest V client had provided me with Victory Productions "Spitfire, Empire Aces" decals for a couple of upcoming Mk IX builds. The set has markings for 41 yes forty one Spitfires including a Mk Vb from 616 Sqn flown by Colin Gray during his time with them - Wikipedia says -
"He was promoted to flight lieutenant in August 1941[13] and the following month was awarded a Bar to his DFC. The same month, he was posted to No. 616 Squadron to serve as its commander until February 1942, at which time he took up a staff posting at 9 Group".
Hasegawa's Mk VI is their Mk Vb Spitfire with one extra sprue of VI parts. I went for the Vb option.
SPITFIRE MK Vb (serial unknown) YQ-A, 616 Sqn RAF Jan 1942 flown by S/L Colin Gray
30-DSCN1158 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr32-DSCN1160 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr36-DSCN1164 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr35-DSCN1163 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr41-DSCN1169 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr40-DSCN1168 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr39-DSCN1167 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr42-DSCN1170 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr33-DSCN1161 by Wally Hicks, on Flickr47-DSCN1175 by Wally Hicks, on FlickrEven more photos on Flickr, as always.
The Victory Decals set contains markings for five or six aircraft flown by Gray during WW2 so expect to see more from me in future, including the Mk IXc commission.
Regards,
Wally.
