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CTA Entry - Dewertus - Spitfire Mk.IX >>DONE<<
- Thread starter dewertus
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Re: CTA Entry - Dewertus - Spitfire Mk.IX
Looking good Hubert,
Looking good Hubert,
randy_ditton
Master at Arms
Re: CTA Entry - Dewertus - Spitfire Mk.IX
Hello Hubert, A fine looking build
randy
Hello Hubert, A fine looking build
randy
dewertus
Active member
Fortunately, I was able to finish the model on time. :woohoo:
I'm not entirely satisfied with obtained effect, especially with regard to the quality of the scratches. But with the general soiling, guns and exhaust sooty I am happy.
Wash i made using MIG's Dark enamel wash mixture, exhaust sooty i made using Vandyke Brown and Payne's Gray van Gogh oils mix applied soft brush, guns sooty it's a Payne's Gray oil applied soft brush. Soiling it's a mix of MIG's Dark and Neutral enamel wash applied rough brush. Scratches i made using Humbrol no.11 enamel and very tenuous brush.
The model shows the Spitfire Mk.IXC "QP-N" piloted by Lt. Fred Ohr. 2nd FS, 52nd FG, 12th AF, USAAF; Malta / Sicily, June / August 1943.
Probably the only World War II flying ace of Asian descent, Fred F. Ohr overcame widespread distrust of Asian Americans in the United States military to become a fighter squadron commander and a fighter ace with six victories in the Mediterranean Theatre. Ohr claimed his first victory as a fighter pilot, flying Spitfires over North Africa in 1943. While in Africa, he joined the famed 2nd Fighter Squadron, called the “American Beagles” and began flying a P-51 Mustang with the 52nd Fighter Group. When the African campaign ended, Ohr found himself transferred to Italy, flying cover for bombers attacking Italian and Eastern European targets. By the end of his tour in December of 1944, Ohr had flown 155 (some sources says about 241) missions and shot down a total of six German planes in aerial combat, in addition to destroying 17 planes on the ground. Among the decorations Ohr received are the Silver Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal with 18 Oak Leaf Clusters.
I'm not entirely satisfied with obtained effect, especially with regard to the quality of the scratches. But with the general soiling, guns and exhaust sooty I am happy.
Wash i made using MIG's Dark enamel wash mixture, exhaust sooty i made using Vandyke Brown and Payne's Gray van Gogh oils mix applied soft brush, guns sooty it's a Payne's Gray oil applied soft brush. Soiling it's a mix of MIG's Dark and Neutral enamel wash applied rough brush. Scratches i made using Humbrol no.11 enamel and very tenuous brush.
The model shows the Spitfire Mk.IXC "QP-N" piloted by Lt. Fred Ohr. 2nd FS, 52nd FG, 12th AF, USAAF; Malta / Sicily, June / August 1943.
Probably the only World War II flying ace of Asian descent, Fred F. Ohr overcame widespread distrust of Asian Americans in the United States military to become a fighter squadron commander and a fighter ace with six victories in the Mediterranean Theatre. Ohr claimed his first victory as a fighter pilot, flying Spitfires over North Africa in 1943. While in Africa, he joined the famed 2nd Fighter Squadron, called the “American Beagles” and began flying a P-51 Mustang with the 52nd Fighter Group. When the African campaign ended, Ohr found himself transferred to Italy, flying cover for bombers attacking Italian and Eastern European targets. By the end of his tour in December of 1944, Ohr had flown 155 (some sources says about 241) missions and shot down a total of six German planes in aerial combat, in addition to destroying 17 planes on the ground. Among the decorations Ohr received are the Silver Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal with 18 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Really nice finish Hubert, I like the idea of using the washes for stains.
Great info on Maj Ohr, never heard of him before, got something new to read about
Great info on Maj Ohr, never heard of him before, got something new to read about
phantom II
Master at Arms
Very nice Hubert . Interesting bit of history as well .
I am surprised at the two tone belly. I was not aware they used this in this theater of operation .
Cheers, Christian B)
I am surprised at the two tone belly. I was not aware they used this in this theater of operation .
Cheers, Christian B)
Excellent Hubert!
Please note that, on his signed biography print, his name is listed as Fred R. Ohr:
I do not know which is right. The 'R' in the signature looks like the 'F' in Fred.
Regards,
Please note that, on his signed biography print, his name is listed as Fred R. Ohr:
I do not know which is right. The 'R' in the signature looks like the 'F' in Fred.
Regards,
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Great job!