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Dr Who Spitfires in Space; Camo and codes
Topic Started: Oct 30 2012, 09:03 PM (600 Views)
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Tim Holland, Southern MD - USA
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I'm considering a build of the Spitfire IX of Danny Boy from the episode of Dr Who where Spitfires were used to destroy the Daleks. They were um, modified, to allow them to operate (cannot say fly) in space! Laser cannons, gravity bubble, etc. all much fun of course. And so far my favorite episode. :lol:

At any rate, I've only been able to find poor, blurry stills from the episode, but can just see a few details:
- Mk IX, appears to be a c wing
- "laser" cannons appear a metallic color
- no national markings on wings upper/lower or fin flash
- DFS, Sky band and spinner, yellow leading edges to wings

Serial is not critical, but I'd like to get the fuselage code right as well as location. I believe the pattern of the DFS is non-standard.

My plan is to build an Airfix Mk IX out of the box, but painted and marked as Danny Boy. It's a shame Airfix didn't time a fun release with the episode, I'm sure it would have sold well. I don't think there is another SF Spitfire out there, if so I'd like more info.

Tim
Tim Holland

I'm a "green shirt" because I work on the carrier's flight deck and maintain US Navy aircraft. Safe sorties are my life so we can be anywhere, anytime -- from the Sea.

http://greenshirt-modeler.blogspot.com/
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Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
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Series 5 is currently being re-broadcast on BBC 3, I think the Victory over the Daleks episode should run on Friday 9th November. It will be up on iplayer for a few days so if you post a reminder one of us Brits might be able to download the episode (after we get back from Scale Model World!) and get some screen captures.

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Tim Holland, Southern MD - USA
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Duh, modern technology. I'll try that too, although I've not been successful in the past.

Thanks,
Tim
Tim Holland

I'm a "green shirt" because I work on the carrier's flight deck and maintain US Navy aircraft. Safe sorties are my life so we can be anywhere, anytime -- from the Sea.

http://greenshirt-modeler.blogspot.com/
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Tim Holland, Southern MD - USA
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Well, an app and a download and I have my answers:

JE - J codes
Fin flash
Roundel on fuselage
No markings on wings
Standard DFS scheme
British flag on fuselage below windscreen quarter windows
Cannons moved to outer bays, laser cannons in inner bays
Outer .303 leading edge covered in red fabric
Gravity bubble generator aft of cockpit

I'll rematch the episode a few more times and probably find more details.

Tim
Tim Holland

I'm a "green shirt" because I work on the carrier's flight deck and maintain US Navy aircraft. Safe sorties are my life so we can be anywhere, anytime -- from the Sea.

http://greenshirt-modeler.blogspot.com/
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Porco
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Sounds mega cool Tim! :ph43r:
Look forward to seeing it!
Paul from Birmingham, UK
Now living in Barnsley.
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Looking forward to this, a great idea for a build!

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Graeme H
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This sounds so cool, we must do everything to stop those Daleks :ph43r:
Graeme
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Tim Holland, Southern MD - USA
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I'll be collecting the kit, bits and other stuff I may need. I hope to finish by February.

Tim
Tim Holland

I'm a "green shirt" because I work on the carrier's flight deck and maintain US Navy aircraft. Safe sorties are my life so we can be anywhere, anytime -- from the Sea.

http://greenshirt-modeler.blogspot.com/
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Steve N
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Spitfires in space? Sheesh...next thing you know they'll be refitting WWII Japanese Battleships for space travel.... ;)

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