1/48 ICM Spitfire Mk IX

by Peter Brown

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This my Spitfire MkIX from the ICM kit modelled as Johnnie Johnson's mount.  I added some Ultracast bits (great quality stuff), seat, lower cowl, prop and spinner, pilots door, exhaust stacks and elevators.  I thought the kit went together very well and would buy another one but would build OOB as the kit stuff is reasonable.  I added some extra framing around engine and some bits of wire to 'busy' up the engine bay.  The copper 'pipes' are the middle of coaxial antenna cable.

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It was painted in Humbrol enamels, kit decals except the upper roundels which were supplied by Kevin Smythers as one was damaged.  Oil wash with umber/black and sealed with Humbrol flat varnish.

Peter

Photos and text © by Peter Brown