Greenshirt Modeler

Category: Spitfire

  • That was easy!

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    Spitfire LF Mk IXc, MH712/WX*D, No. 302 Squadron, 1944 Too much has been written about this kit already. I figure it’s my turn to gush. The Subject No. 302 Squadron was one of the first Spitfire squadrons to land at Normandy shortly after the invasion.  MH712 is credited as the mount of Warrant Officer Henryk…

  • Resurrecting an old pile of plastic

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    Spitfire PR Mk IC (PR Mk III), P9385/76, Nr 8 Operational Training Unit, 1940-41 While looking for a “training” Spitfire I realized I had the remnants of my “bash a Va out of the Tamiya V/I kits” sitting in my junk box. The Subject I won’t repeat the story of the Photo Reconnaissance Spitfires but…

  • Upgunning the Spitfire

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    Spitfire Mk I, R6776/QVoH, 19 Squadron, F/S George Unwin, September 1940 The cannon armed Mk I has always intrigued me, so when I discovered the story, I had to model one. The Subject Soon after the Spitfire began production, the Air Ministry was keen on adding cannons to the Spitfire.  The reason was simple: all…