Request: References for A and B camo schemes for the Spitfire.

[kristorf]

There were a few 'local' variants between the A and B schemes (repairs/replacement etc) but as a whole they were the same on all the aircraft in that type.
There were a few slightly differant lines but as a whole they followed a guide.
Rubber 'templates' were drapped over the base brown/grey/green and the alternate colour over sprayed, thus giving the uniformity usually seen.

[major_setback]

Originally Posted by kristorf

There were a few 'local' variants between the A and B schemes (repairs/replacement etc) but as a whole they were the same on all the aircraft in that type.
There were a few slightly differant lines but as a whole they followed a guide.
Rubber 'templates' were drapped over the base brown/grey/green and the alternate colour over sprayed, thus giving the uniformity usually seen.

Thanks. I'd like to see a photo of those templates/masks in use.

[major_setback]

Seek and ye shall find...




From the Britmodeller site and their discussion re rubber masks or canvas or none: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/i...-rubber-masks/

P40 at the Curtiss factory:

[kristorf]

Nice find

[major_setback]

Interesting picture:



Caption reads: 'Painting the roundels on the wing of a Spitfire.
"This neat and housewifely woman is the mother of three children..."
from 'British Women Go to War'; photo: P G Hennell; Collins, London.'




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[major_setback]

More painting. Spray and brush.