Nyxx Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 This time the Prototype K5054 After looking though countless photos, there are a few ways to paint this, I did it just after it she got her first coat of paint and had done some test flights. A Brief history on the K5054 The Spitfire prototype, with the serial number K5054, made its maiden flight from what is now Southampton airport on the 5th March 1936. Its construction began over one year previously, in December 1934. In was in this shape that the prototype made it first flight in the hands of “Mutt†Summers. The aircraft was reported to handle beautifully. This was perhaps just as well, because even before the prototype had completed its official trials the RAF ordered 310 Spitfires. K5054 received its famous overall light blue finish. Actually, Supermarine used a high gloss but rather short-lived automotive lacquer in an effort to reduce drag prior to high-speed trials. K5054 met its unfortunate end in a fatal crash on 4 September 1939 at the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough. Here she is Born again around KORS If you use the proper fix prop its the normal black sadly. Hope you enjoy it? link http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1627-a2a-spitfire-prototype-k5054/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Great shots! Love the color of the plane.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice work indeed, I see a painting addiction coming on. ;D cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyxx Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Great shots! Love the color of the plane.. It took me 2 hour to finaly be happy with the shade of Blue/grey...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Looks like we got another painter nice work Dave , I noticed the three blade prop in the first shot and was going to mention it until I saw the last shot ! not possible to do the prop ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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