Airfix Spitfire Mk.Ia

The venerable Spitfire kit in current Airfix guise, the Airfix electric motor, some add-ons and an analogue reference book (other references are digital 😉 

Parts taped together and motor tested 

Interior painted, engine mounted and wires prepared 

Stand modified with switch and connector pins to facilitate easy operation and battery handling 

Battery holder, switch and wiring in stand base 

Cockpit and pilot test fitted whilst another engine test run is carried out 

Pilot dressed for success 

Pilot in place with HGW harnesses fitted 

Propeller and spinner painted and weathered 

Model primed and ready for camouflage pattern 

Underside painted 

Camouflage laid down, ready for decalling 

Decalling completed, ready for further weathering 

Decalling completed, ready for further weathering 

Completed! 

Completed! 

Completed! 

Completed! 

Completed!