Monday, 24 April 2017

1/48 Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire VB - Flt Lt J.A. Gibson - No 457 Sqn RAF December 1941


It's ANZAC day tomorrow, so here's one from the archives that I think is appropriate for a day that is pretty special to both Kiwis and Aussies.  This aircraft was flown by Flt Lt J.A. Gibson (no relation) who was member of the RNZAF whilst posted to a RAAF Sqn in 1941.



He was a pretty interesting guy being the only fighter pilot to have flown combat sorties in the Battle of France (flying Hurricanes), Battle of Britain (again Hurricanes) , the Pacific (2 tours flying Kittyhawks, and 1 flying Corsairs in the Solomons) and the European Theatre (no 80 Sqn flying Tempests) .

He is credited with 15 kills, 14 German and 1 Japanese. His post war life seems pretty interesting as well (Wikipedia link).

Another bonus is that this Spitfire has a nice bit of Donald Duck nose art

The Kit


  • 1/48 Tamiya VB Spitfire

The Decals


  • Red Roo The Away Team Part II

Aftermarket


  • Seat - Ultracast
  • Exhausts - Ultracast

Paints


  • Mr Color for the base coat.  
  • Various Tamiya and Gunze greens and greys for various shading and details (airbrushed). 
  • Vallejo for any detail painting done with a brush.

Weathering


  • Windsor and Newtons Paynes Grey for the wash and filters
  • Various Artists Pastel chalks for shading and  streaking

The Photos
































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