Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe (update)

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Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe (update)
Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe (update)

After completing my P-51B , I decided that my Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe can use a little update, as compared with the Mustang, I started to notice some annoying details, especially in terms of the overall shape of the wings, which looked too rectangular and clumsy. Also, I wanted to utilize the new propeller design. As a result, the model underwent a fairly thorough update, and here you can see the final outcome. This time I will skip most of the details in the description, as you they can be found in the my previous photos
About the model
The model represents a Supermarine Spitfire LF. Mk.XVIe in a 1/33 scale. The camouflage is based on the aircraft currently stored in the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków. It was produced in 1944 and served in the 421 Squadron of the Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In 1956 it was moved to the RAF museum in Hendon, having a short episode in the 1967 Battle of Britain film. Since 1977 it has been in the possession of the Polish Aviation Museum, where currently it is presented in the camouflage of the Polish 308 Squadron as TB995 ZF-O. The original aircraft of this designation was delivered to 308 Sqn. on 15th March of 1945, and the Squadron was mainly involved in the anti-V1 and V2 operations. As the Mk. XVI was introduced in 1944, there are so misconceptions about its configuration. Similarly to what happened to P-51 Mustang, the late Spitfire variants were fitted with the teardrop “bubble” canopy. Even though it was used in a number of different Marks, including Mk. IX, it is most commonly associated with Mk. XVI, as due to the shorter production, a much higher percentage of them received this upgrade. Still, the “razorback” Mk. XVIs were also quite common, being virtually indistinguishable from the standard Mk. IXs, which is the case for the TB995 ZF-O. As the model is significantly smaller than my usual jets, I wasn’t able to include as many working features as usual. Still, it has movable flaps, a working tail, and working landing gear.

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Taken on: May 5, 2024
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Camera: samsung SM-G991B
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure Time: 0.006 sec (1/180)
Focal Length: 5.4mm
ISO: 50
Exposure Bias: +2 EV
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Center-weighted average
White Balance: Manual
Color Space: sRGB
Software: G991BXXS5CVIF
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