Eduard's 1/48 scale
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc

by Brett Green

Eduard's 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXc is available online from Squadron

Here is my 1/48 scale Eduard Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc Late Version.

A detailed in-box review may be found by following this link, and construction notes are here.

In summary though, this is a beautifully detailed kit featuring excellent fit and state-of-the-art surface detail.

I figured that many modellers would choose to finish this kit in D-Day markings, so I decided to do something a little different with mine. The desert colours are Gunze's "Mr Color" lacquers for the Azure Blue and Dark Earth, while the Middle Stone comes from Gunze's acrylic range.

This interesting scheme is covered in a set of 1/72 scale Xtradecal decals, but as far as I am aware it is not available in 1/48 scale. Markings are therefore cobbled together from a number of sources:

• Code Letters: Xtradecal Item No. X023-48 – RAF Squadron Code Letters and Numbers 24” & 30”, Sky

• "1" Digit (highly modified): Aeromaster Decals Item No. 48-047 – Luftwaffe Fighter Numbers (Part 1)

• Individual Serial Numbers and Letters: Fantasy Printshop – RAF Black Serial Numbers (4”, 8”, 12”)

• National Markings: Techmod Item No. 48024 – Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc (very accurate and lovely rich colours but a pain to get to settle in to surface detail)

• Stencilling: Eduard Kit Decals (performed perfectly).

Apart from the decals, the model is all Eduard. The separately available Eduard BRASSIN cockpit was used for this project and in my opinion is a very worthwhile investment.

The one photo I could find of this aircraft was inconclusive about whether this was an early or a late Mk.IXc. Murphy's Law being what it is, yesterday I found some good photos of the Spitfire with the very next serial number, EN 447, which is definitely an early version. Oh well...

Finishing of this model will be described in Issue 27 of ADH Publishing's newest model magazine, "Military Illustrated Modeller".

Military Illustrated Modeller is available at WH Smiths and other newsstands.

It may also be ordered online directly from the Military Illustrated Modeller website.

The electronic version is also available for iPad, iPod, Mac, PC and Android devices.

Traders wishing to stock this magazine should contact ADH Publishing at enquiries@adhpublishing.com

Model, Images and Text Copyright © 2013 by Brett Green
Page Created 24 April, 2013
Last Updated 24 April, 2013

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