AIRFIX,1/72, LUFTWAFFE Mk1a SPITFIRE, 'WHITE 14' HANS-JOACHIM MARSEILLE

[X12A]

My next submission for the 'What If' category. If the Luftwaffe operated Mk 1a Spitfire's during the Battle of Britain, this wouldn't look too dissimilar (other than the round things, I have no idea what they're called, being way too large) to the BF 109, 'White 14', flown by Hans-Joachim Marseille (the future Star of Africa).

This is the one he belly-landed near Calais-Merck on 2 September 1940 following an encounter with Spitfires of 74 Sqn off Sheerness and presently resides in the Heritage Hanger at Biggin Hill.

Thanks for looking,

J

[Impisi]

nice one

[wokka]

I read that Marseille, when Goering congratulated him on achieving a conquest of 100, asked if Goering was talking about his air combat or women he bedded. He was obviously a great character as well as a superb fighter pilot. A fitting tribute to one of the greats of WW2.

[Lone Modeller]

That is an interesting colour scheme - great idea!

[X12A]

I read that Marseille, when Goering congratulated him on achieving a conquest of 100, asked if Goering was talking about his air combat or women he bedded. He was obviously a great character as well as a superb fighter pilot. A fitting tribute to one of the greats of WW2.

Sounds about right Wokka!

Cheers Gents.

[Early Bird Fan]

nicely done, looks really good in that scheme

[skypirate]

Wow! That certainly looks the part!
Very nicely done!

David

[Clashcityrocker]

Looks very nice in those colours.

Nigel

[chrism]

I like that a lot. You are giving me ideas for some research for a future project.

[X12A]

I like that a lot. You are giving me ideas for some research for a future project.

Chrism, at the risk of boring some people (and possibly annoying the Spitfire Purists ), I must admit I do have a few more planned!

Thanks Nigel, David and EBF.

[Stuart]

That is excellent what-if, your paint looks nice and crisp!

[X12A]

Thanks Stuart. Mostly Hataka Blue and Red lines brushed on.