1/48 ICM Spitfire VIII

by Allan Yeats

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This is the ICM Spitfire VIII (Kit No. 48065) that I recently completed.  It was built with some small modifications such the addition of 'Ultracast' seat & cockpit side door.  The elevators were also dropped.  The decals are by 'Watermark' and represent an aircraft flown by F/L Paul Ostrander of Winnipeg, Canada while flying in Burma with 155 (RAF) squadron.  Paint is by Model Master.  I deliberately tried to 'fade' the paint and markings to show an aircraft that has been left out in the tropical sun too much.  The kit has some issues, mostly concerning the fact the included Merlin engine won't fit into the cowling provided.  Best to just leave it out.  All in all however, a fun and easy build for an experienced builder. 

Allan

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Photos and text © by Allan Yeats