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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