This was built as a review build for The Modelling News. The aircraft I have depicted is JN803, which is option B in the series II boxing. It was operated by No. 486 (NZ) Sqn RAF. Another reason I chose this aircraft was that it as fitted with a filter covering the whole of the intake - something I'd not seen before.
This aircraft was one one of the earliest Tempest Mk.V Series 2 aircraft and was flown by many different pilots in the campaign against the V-1 flying bombs. It is believed that the 26 kill markings relate to claims made by pilots flying the aircraft rather than claims by any one pilot. This total makes JN803 one of the most successful Tempests against the V-1. . JN803 was often flown by F/O ‘Jack’ Stafford, who had shot down 4 of the V-1s on its scoreboard.
The Kit
- 1/48 Eduard Tempest Mk. V Series II (Kit# 82122)
Aftermarket
- BarracudaCast Resin Seat
- BarracudaCast Resin Spinner
- BarracudaCast Late Typhoon Wheels
The Figure
- BarracudaCast Pilot - He is quite nicely cast. He was painted with Vallejo Acrylics with a simple wash used to bring out the facial features.
Paint
- Dark Green - Mr Color Dark Green C361 and Tamiya XF81.
- Ocean Grey - Tamiya AS 1. with some Mr Color C362 Ocean Grey spots
- Medium Sea Grey - Tamiya AS 11 with some Mr Color C363 medium Sea grey spots
- Black - Gaianotes German Grey
- White - Mr Color C69 Off white
- Various Vallejo Acrylics for details
Clear Coats
- Gloss - Mr Color Super Clear
- Flat - Gaia Notes Flat prior to weathering
- Dullcoate as the final Clear Flat
Weathering
- Oil paints
- Pigments
- Tamiya Weathering Sets
Build Threads
- The Modelling News - Part I
- The Modelling News - Part II
- The Modelling News - Part III
- The Modelliing News - Part IV
The Photos
This last photo shows a comparison between the Typhoon and Tempest. As you can see the Tempest is significantly bigger.
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