1/5th Scale Spitfire Model

FSTargetDrone · Post by **FSTargetDrone** » 2006-12-15 04:45pm

Found this a few days back, but forgot to post. Thought some of ya might find this incredible, scratch-built, 1/5th scale Spitfire of some interest!

More pictures here.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2006-12-15 08:24pm

Damn, that must've taken some doing.

FSTargetDrone · Post by **FSTargetDrone** » 2006-12-15 08:27pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:Damn, that must've taken some doing.

11 years of work, according to the article on that site.

It's a beautiful piece of work. Apparently it is on display at the Royal Air Force Museum in England.

Post by **Simplicius** » 2006-12-16 03:49pm

That thing is extraordinary, and Mr. Glen's craftsmanship boggles the mind.

I give you, in return, Young C. Park, a gentleman who has manufactured two Corsairs and a Mustang in 1/16th scale from aluminum: