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I started this a couple of weeks ago and well I hoped it to be a quick fun build but then I did some research and ended up getting the cockpit upgrade set from Barracuda ( mainly resin seat )
Although the Airfix kit is well detailed in the new build I thought it could do with a better seat at best.
The Mk19 is one of the nicest Spits in my opinion and well my mark ( or colour scheme is not going to be PRU blue ( too many of the same models in my opinion so I had to do some research and came up with a SEAC version which I'm going to replicate ( hopefully )
I've had a lot of advice from our resident Spitfire Expert ( Stona ) and others in my help with the decals so thank you in advance
Started with the cockpit interior as most kits start in the office. Resin was a little fiddly even in this scale and even with careful shaving I ended up breaking the odd piece so had to replicate out of sprue. The seat is very detailed and with careful painting I think I've made a good attempt at replicating.
Of note the actual seat was made of paper!! In the actual aircraft ( from my ref notes ) to save weight!!
Right here's the pis of progress
Enjoy and comments welcome
![image.jpeg image.jpeg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/139/139536-fb6db4eb5e9866654470a7d08a13ccbd.jpg)
Although the Airfix kit is well detailed in the new build I thought it could do with a better seat at best.
The Mk19 is one of the nicest Spits in my opinion and well my mark ( or colour scheme is not going to be PRU blue ( too many of the same models in my opinion so I had to do some research and came up with a SEAC version which I'm going to replicate ( hopefully )
I've had a lot of advice from our resident Spitfire Expert ( Stona ) and others in my help with the decals so thank you in advance
Started with the cockpit interior as most kits start in the office. Resin was a little fiddly even in this scale and even with careful shaving I ended up breaking the odd piece so had to replicate out of sprue. The seat is very detailed and with careful painting I think I've made a good attempt at replicating.
Of note the actual seat was made of paper!! In the actual aircraft ( from my ref notes ) to save weight!!
Right here's the pis of progress
Enjoy and comments welcome
![image.jpeg image.jpeg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/139/139531-012c1bfcb39f1f1ff04f50536964d916.jpg)
![image.jpeg image.jpeg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/139/139532-1869ee2c5406976b51c4e70f5f85722e.jpg)
![image.jpeg image.jpeg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/139/139533-a14fd563cf19d5008050209e0de6eaaa.jpg)
![image.jpeg image.jpeg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/139/139534-715aaf83dbd4884b4ea7f3ba940f564a.jpg)
![image.jpeg image.jpeg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/139/139536-fb6db4eb5e9866654470a7d08a13ccbd.jpg)