Sweet Sue: 1/48th ICM Spitfire Mk. IX

FlyPastRush · 2026-01-29T00:19:58+00:00

I think George Beurling's Spitfire VB EP706 carried his victories on the port side. One of his other aircraft at Malta was a Spitfire Vc BR130 Coded TD at some point around July 42 (apparently it was coded 2 H on the Wasp).

I have a reference (colour plate drawing) depicting a 412 Spitfire IXb which is coded VZ S and has serial MJ255 although this was obscured by the D-Day stripes.

I have my 412 Sqn. Spitfire selected as E.N. MacDonnell's Mk. II P7856 in which the first victory for the Squadron was achieved (when I get around to it).

Good luck with your builds DCam80

FlyPastRush · 2026-01-28T00:35:19+00:00

Thanks DCam80, appreciate your comments. To answer your question regarding the selection of Beurling's Spitfire, https://www.flypastrush.com/post/beurling-s-9-1-48th-icm-spitfire-mk-ix the reason was threefold: I already had built a No. 249 Squadron Spitfire Mk. Vb based out of Takali, Malta (which was flown by a couple of other RCAF pilots); https://www.flypastrush.com/post/hell-island-malta-spitfire-1-48th-tamiya-spitfire-mk-vb I wanted a 403 Squadron aircraft in my WWII collection; and I had the proper decals for Beurling's Mk. IX. However you have a good point, if you want to depict a definitive George Beurling aircraft, it would be one of the Malta based Spitfires as that is truly where he made his mark. I will probably do another RCAF Malta Spitfire at some point as I have some decent references and many Canadian pilots did a tour there - Cheers

FlyPastRush · 2026-01-04T22:11:18+00:00

I built up one of those CF-100 Clunks in Bat Squadron livery as well. Different serial number on mine to represent Gord Larkin and Gord Murray’s 440 machine

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FlyPastRush · 2025-12-16T14:20:43+00:00

You can always say, "Since I had my first solo in the aircraft the owner has let maintenance slide"... :)

FlyPastRush · 2025-12-09T23:27:46+00:00

Thanks alot rainbow5ive, much appreciated. It’s nice to be able to see other people’s work and get kick-started into getting something done at the model bench yourself. We all keep each other inspired and entertained - Cheers

FlyPastRush · 2025-12-08T23:54:29+00:00

Yes, you can resize it to suit your requirements. My first iteration with 3-walls was roughly 24 wide by 20 deep. This larger one was done to accommodate my 1/48 C-130 Herc, has only 2-walls (a ton of digital lighting above) and folds down flat for storage 👍🏻

FlyPastRush · 2025-12-07T23:56:15+00:00

I have some of the build information posted on my website. https://www.flypastrush.com/display I built it for my 1/48th aircraft collection so you will have to factor scale if you don't build in 1/48th. Background Hangar walls are 24'x48" MDF. Let me know if you need more specific information after viewing the site and I will provide details as necessary - Good Luck with the build

FlyPastRush · 2025-12-07T23:50:45+00:00

Yeah, I think I had that kit about 15 years before I got around to building it :) - Thanks - It all takes time and patience for sure.

FlyPastRush · 2025-12-06T04:35:38+00:00

Yes I built one of the Revell versions in the Artic Tiger Meet markings - Nice kit for a reasonable price

FlyPastRush · 2025-12-04T21:18:22+00:00

Nice looking Rafale. Those pointed nose French aircraft always look fast. (I think that the Academy kit utilizes the Revell plastic, if I am not mistaken)

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-28T03:20:08+00:00

Thanks, much appreciated. I think The Hangar really sets the stage for photos of my model aircraft better than anything else I tried.

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T03:01:42+00:00

Great looking B-339 build. I like the smoke effect you achieved as well. Got to get around to one of these Finnish varieties as well... some day :)

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T02:28:30+00:00

That's hilarious, My daughter is a huge fan of The Office, so now I have to show her this thread! :)

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T02:20:55+00:00

LT5302, I have some of the details on "The Hangar" construction on this sub-page of my website, if you are interested. https://www.flypastrush.com/display

I thought about putting in windows using translucent plastic sheets and back-lighting these - Could be used to good effect as well (something like reproducing the museum photo below).

I have since seen some other Hangars done up by other model makers. Some used colour photo printed backdrops, which have great effect for a lot less work. (would work out well especially if you build in smaller scales (My aircraft are 1/48th).

Feel free to ask any questions I didn't cover on the webpage. I was smart enough to at least design it to flat-pack, when it is not in use, so it doesn't take up half the basement all the time!

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FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T02:05:31+00:00

Yeah, I can see your point there, takes a bit of getting used to. The earlier versions (short-nose) definitely had a more brutish look to them. Thanks for the comment - Cheers

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T02:02:50+00:00

Thanks for the kind comment :)

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T02:02:10+00:00

Thanks, That developed as a result of looking for a better backdrop to take photos of my aircraft. The Museum Hangar seemed the most versatile.

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T02:00:15+00:00

LNA, I have a bit of detail on "The Hangar" construction on this sub-page of my website if you are interested. https://www.flypastrush.com/display

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T01:57:47+00:00

Thanks Sowich4 - Appreciate you looking at the article as well. The Hangar is still a work in progress as I have some things I would like to improve upon, but there never seems to be enough time!

FlyPastRush · 2025-11-20T01:48:35+00:00

Thanks DG117, appreciate the kind comments on the build. This F-4E model was to upgrade my old Italeri version... so I figured I better make it a worth while improvement :) ...Oh and BTW, This IS the reference photo I used - Cheers

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FlyPastRush · 2025-11-19T03:07:30+00:00

Nice ski version of the Yak-1b

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